Installing Transmitter Batteries - Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer Owner's Manual

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
32 to identify the code.
2,3
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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 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 32 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
2s/3s Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries equipped with Traxxas High
Current Connectors (or a single 4s LiPo battery using the supplied
accessory adapter) are required. Do not use Nickel Metal Hydride
(NiMH) batteries. Traxxas Power Cell iD batteries are strongly
recommended for maximum performance and safer charging.
The following chart lists available Power Cell iD LiPo batteries for
your model:
LiPo Batteries with iD
2842X 5000mAh 7.4v 2-Cell (2s) 25C LiPo Battery
2872X 5000mAh 11.1v 3-Cell (3s) 25C LiPo Battery
2843X 5800mAh 7.4v 2-Cell (2s) 25C LiPo Battery
2869X 7600mAh 7.4v 2-Cell (2s) 25C LiPo Battery
2888X 5000mAh 14.8v 4-Cell (4s) 25C LiPo Battery
2889X 5000mAh 14.8v 4-Cell (4s) 25C LiPo Battery
2890X 6700mAh 14.8v 4-Cell (4s) 25C LiPo Battery
WARNING: FIRE HAZARD!
Users of Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries must read the
Warnings and Precautions beginning on page 4. You
MUST use a LiPo charger for LiPo batteries or battery damage
with the potential for fire will result.
DO NOT use Nickel Metal Hydride
(NiMH) batteries with this model.
The batteries will become
extremely hot and damage or
injury could occur.
SELECTING A CHARGER FOR YOUR MODEL
Make certain you choose the correct type of charger for the
batteries you select. Traxxas recommends you choose a genuine
Traxxas EZ-Peak iD charger for safer charging and maximum battery
life and performance.
NiMH
Charger Part No. Compatible
EZ-Peak Plus,
2970 YES
4-amp
EZ-Peak Live,
2971 YES
8-amp
EZ-Peak Dual,
2972 YES
8-amp
LiPo Battery Max.
Compatible iD Cells
YES YES 3s
YES YES 4s
YES YES 3s