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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 31 for more information on the transmitter status
LED codes.
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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 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
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
2890X 6700 mAh 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.
Note: When operating the X-Maxx with 8S LiPo and stock gearing,
the top speed is 40+mph; 6S LiPo performance will be much slower.
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 amps
EZ-Peak Live,
2971
YES
12 amps
EZ-Peak Dual,
2972
YES
8 amps
EZ-Peak Live
2973
YES
Dual, 26+ amps
LiPo
Battery
Max.
Compatible
iD
Cells
YES
YES
3s
YES
YES
4s
YES
YES
3s
YES
YES
4s
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
31 to identify the code.
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