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If the status LED doesn't light
green, check the polarity
of the batteries. Check
rechargeable batteries for
a full charge. If you see any
other flashing signal from the
LED, refer to the chart on page
26 to identify the code.
Use the Right Batteries
Your transmitter uses
AA batteries. Use new
alkaline batteries. Do
not use rechargeable AA
cells 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) to avoid losing control.
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12 • SPARTAN
TQ
RADIO & BRUSHLESS POWER SYSTEM
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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 indicator 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 or freshly
charged batteries. The power indicator
light does not indicate the charge level of
the battery pack installed in the model.
Refer to the troubleshooting section on page 26 for more
information on the transmitter Status LED codes.
SELECTING BATTERIES FOR YOUR MODEL
Your model does not include batteries or a charger. Two NiMH or LiPo
batteries equipped with Traxxas High-Current Connectors are required.
LiPo batteries are recommended for best performance. Traxxas Power
Cell batteries are strongly recommended for maximum performance. The
following chart lists all the available Power Cell batteries for your model:
LiPo Batteries
2872X
5000mAh 11.1V 3-Cell 25C LiPO Battery
2843X
5800mAh 7.4V 2-Cell 25C LiPO Battery
2869X
7600mAh 7.4V 2-Cell 25C LiPO Battery
NiMH Batteries
2923X
Battery, Power Cell, 3000mAh (NiMH, 7-C flat, 8.4V)
2940X
Battery, Series 3 Power Cell, 3300mAh (NiMH, 7-C flat, 8.4V)
2950X
Battery, Series 4 Power Cell, 4200mAh (NiMH, 7-C flat, 8.4V)
2960X
Battery, Series 5 Power Cell, 5000mAh (NiMH, 7-C flat, 8.4V)
SELECTING A CHARGER FOR YOUR MODEL
Make certain you choose the correct type of charger for the batteries
you select. 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.
Part
NiMH
Charger
Number
Compatible
EZ-Peak Plus, 4-amp
2970
YES
EZ-Peak Dual, 8-amp
2972
YES
LiPo
Compatible
Battery iD
YES
YES
YES
YES
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