12 • X-MAXX
2,3
TRAXXAS TQ
i
RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM
INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES
Your TQi transmitter uses 4 AA batteries. The battery compartment
is located in the base of the transmitter.
1. Remove the battery compartment door by pressing the tab and
sliding the door open.
2. Install the batteries in the correct orientation, as indicated in the
battery compartment.
3. Reinstall the battery compartment door and snap it closed.
4. Turn on the transmitter and check the status LED for a solid
green light.
If the status LED flashes red, the transmitter batteries may be weak,
discharged, or possibly installed incorrectly. Replace with new
batteries. The status LED does not indicate the charge level of the
battery pack installed in the model. Refer to the troubleshooting
section on page 29 for more information on the transmitter status
LED codes.
SELECTING BATTERIES FOR YOUR MODEL
Your model does not include batteries or a charger. Two identical
LiPo batteries equipped with Traxxas High Current Connectors
are required.
Do not use NiMH batteries.
Traxxas Power Cell LiPo
batteries are strongly recommended. The following chart lists all the
currently available Traxxas Power Cell LiPo batteries for your model:
Note:
When operating the X-Maxx with 3S LiPo and stock gearing,
the top speed is 35+mph. 2S LiPo performance will be much
slower.
SELECTING A CHARGER FOR YOUR MODEL
Make certain you choose the correct type of charger. You MUST
use a LiPo charger for LiPo batteries or battery damage with the
potential for fire will result (see Warnings and Precautions for full
details). Traxxas recommends you choose a genuine Traxxas EZ-
Peak iD charger for easy charging and maximum battery life and
performance.
Use the Right Batteries
Your transmitter uses AA
batteries. Use new alkaline
batteries (part #2914). Do not
use rechargeable AA batteries
to power the TQi transmitter,
as they will not provide
sufficient voltage for optimum
transmitter performance.
Caution: Discontinue running
your model at the first sign of
weak batteries (flashing red
light on the transmitter) to
avoid losing control.
If the status LED doesn’t light
green, check the polarity of
the batteries. If you see any
other flashing signal from the
LED, refer to the chart on page
29 to identify the code.
LiPo Batteries
2872X
5000 mAh 11.1v 3-Cell (3S) 25C LiPo Battery
2843X
5800 mAh 7.4v 2-Cell (2S) 25C LiPo Battery
2857X
6400 mAh 11.1v 3-Cell (3S) 25C LiPo Battery
2869X
7600 mAh 7.4v 2-Cell (2S) 25C LiPo Battery
2878X
8400 mAh 11.1v 3-Cell (3S) 25C LiPo Battery
2854X
10000 mAh 7.4v 2-Cell (2S) 25C LiPo Battery
Charger
Part
Number
NiMH
Compatible
LiPo
Compatible
Battery iD
EZ-Peak Plus, 4-amp
2970
YES
YES
YES
EZ-Peak Dual, 8-amp
2972
YES
YES
YES
