TRAXXAS • 11
The following Traxxas High
Current Connector packages
are available from your hobby
dealer. When using adapters, be
careful not to exceed the current
rating of the Molex connector.
Part #3060
Single Male/Female
Part #3080
2-Pack Female
Part #3070
2-Pack Male
Part #3062
Female Charge Adapter
INSTALLING BATTERY PACK
Your model includes a 7.2-volt battery pack. To properly balance
the model, it should be installed in the battery compartment on the
left side of the model.
Follow these steps to
install the battery:
Battery Installation
1. Open the battery
compartment door
by pressing on the
release tabs.
2. Install the battery
pack with the battery
wires facing the rear
of the model.
3. Route the battery
wire through the slot
near the vent.
4. Close the battery door, making sure not to pinch the battery
wires. Be sure both release tabs are fully engaged with the door.
Do not connect the battery pack to the ESC at this time. Note:
always unplug the battery and remove from the model after use.
Using an Additional Battery Pack for Increased Run Time
Traxxas 1/16 models only require one battery pack, but the chassis can
accept two batteries. The model can be run with two battery packs to
extend run time.
The batteries must be connected in parallel
, which
will combine the capacity of the two batteries (for example, two 7.2-volt
1000mAh packs connected in parallel will deliver a total capacity of
2000mAh, but total voltage will remain 7.2 volts). This is easily done
with a parallel Y-harness (part #3064, sold separately). Be sure to only
use the Y-harness with identical battery packs; do not mix batteries of
different chemistries or capacities.
Never connect the two batteries in
series — this will fail the ESC!
Using LiPo Battery Packs in your model.
WARNING:
The XL-2.5 is not directly compatible with LiPo
batteries. The XL-2.5 is not equipped with low-voltage
detection.
For LiPo use, the XL-2.5 requires an external low-voltage
detector (sold separately, consult your hobby dealer).
THE TRAXXAS HIGH CURRENT CONNECTOR
Your model is equipped with the Traxxas
High-Current Connector. Standard connectors
restrict current flow and are not capable of
delivering the power needed to maximize
the output of your model. The Traxxas
connector’s gold-plated terminals with a large contact surfaces
ensure positive current flow with the least amount of resistance.
Secure, long-lasting, and easy to grip, the Traxxas connector is
engineered to extract all the power your battery has to give.
To run this model, your batteries must be equipped with Traxxas
High-Current Connectors. Batteries can either be purchased new
with Traxxas connectors installed or Traxxas connectors can be
purchased to install on battery packs you already own. See sidebar
for packages available from your hobby dealer.
For best performance, it is strongly recommended
that you use only battery packs equipped with the
Traxxas High-Current Connector. However, batteries
with a Molex
®
connector may be used in the model
in conjunction with #3062 adapter.
Battery Wire Slot
Battery Orientation
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When operating your model with two batteries for maximum
run time, be careful to monitor the temperature of the
speed control and motor to prevent overheating. If either
component feels excessively hot, or the speed control’s
thermal overload protection activates,
stop running the
model immediately and allow the components to cool.
Molex connector
Use the Right Batteries
Your transmitter uses AA batteries.
Use new alkaline batteries, or
rechargeable batteries such as
NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride)
batteries in your transmitter. Make
sure rechargeable batteries are
fully charged according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
If you use rechargeable batteries
in your transmitter, be aware that
when they begin to lose their
charge, they lose power more
quickly than regular alkaline
batteries.
Caution: Discontinue running your
model at the first sign of weak
batteries (flashing red light) to
avoid losing control.
Part #3061
Male Charge Adapter
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