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Battery iD
Traxxas recommended
battery packs are equipped
with Traxxas Battery iD. This
exclusive feature allows
Traxxas battery chargers (sold
separately) to automatically
recognize connected battery
packs and optimize the
charge settings for the
battery. This eliminates
the need to worry over
charger settings and menus
for the easiest and safest
charging solution possible.
Visit Traxxas.com to learn
more about this feature and
available Traxxas iD chargers
and batteries.
Battery Compartment Specs:
• 166mm (6.54") long
x 49.5mm (1.95") wide
• Height with stock strap:
23mm (.91") or 25mm (.94")
• Height with Part #5827X
options battery standoffs:
Up to 44mm (1.73")
Note: There is some flex with
the battery strap. It is possible
to fit slightly taller batteries in
the compartment.
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RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM
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INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK
Using a Different Battery Configuration
The battery hold-downs are capable of accommodating either side-by-
side racing style packs or the more common stick packs. The battery
compartments are configured for stick packs from the factory. The
number on each side of the hold-down indicates the battery height in
millimeters that hold-down can accommodate. Note that one side is
labeled "25" and the other side is labeled "23". The 25mm side is for use
with typical stick type battery packs. If you are using side-by-side racing
packs, simply flip the hold-down over to the 23mm side and use it on
the opposite side of the chassis. Your model includes a foam block that
should be installed in front of 6-cell batteries for a more secure fit.
25mm side: Standard
NiMH stick pack setup
23mm side: Side-by-side
NiMH pack setup
High-Current Connector
Your model is equipped with the Traxxas
Install the battery pack with
High-Current Connector. Standard
the battery wires facing the
rear of the model. Insert the
connectors restrict current flow and are
not capable of delivering the power
tabs of the battery hold-
needed to maximize the output of the
down into the slots in the
VXL-3s. The Traxxas connector's gold-plated terminals, with large
rear hold-down retainer and
then place the battery hold-
contact surfaces, ensure positive current flow with the least amount of
down over the post. Secure
resistance. Secure, long-lasting, and easy to grip, the Traxxas connector
the battery hold-down with
is engineered to extract all the power your battery has to give.
a body clip in the hole in the
post. Do not connect the
battery pack yet.
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