Installing Transmitter Batteries; Thermal Shutdown Protection; One-Touch Setup; Polar Drive Circuitry - Traxxas E-Maxx 3906 Owner's Manual

Thermal Shutdown Protection – Temperature sensing
electronics are used in the ESC to detect overloading and
overheating of the transistor circuitry. If excessive temperature
is detected, the unit automatically shuts down to prevent
damage to the electronics.

One-Touch Setup

™ - Novak Electronics trademark name for
circuitry inside the EVX electronic speed control that allows it
to adjust to the transmitter settings by pressing a button on
the speed control and operating the transmitter controls (see
page 26 for instructions).

Polar Drive Circuitry

™ - Trademark name for technology
developed by Novak Electronics that allows the EVX speed
control to operate more efficiently at part throttle, and
recharge the batteries during braking (regenerative braking).
This results in cooler running, increased power handling, and
longer run times.

Installing Transmitter Batteries

Your TQ-3 transmitter uses 8 AA batteries. The battery
compartment is located at the base of the transmitter.
1. Remove the battery compartment door by pressing the tab
and lifting the door up.
The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System
2. Install the batteries in the correct orientation as
indicated in the battery compartment.
3. Reinstall the battery door and snap it closed.
4. Turn on the transmitter and check the power indicator
for a solid red light.
If the power indicator light flashes, then the transmitter
batteries are 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 receiver batteries in the model.
Use the Right Batteries
Your transmitter uses AA
batteries. Use new alkaline
batteries, or rechargeable
batteries such as NiCad or
Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride)
batteries in your transmitter.
Make sure rechargeable
batteries are fully charged
according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
If you use rechargeable
batteries in your transmitter, be
aware that when they begin to
lose their charge, they lose
power much more quickly than
regular alkaline batteries.
Caution: Discontinue running
your E-Maxx at the first sign of
weak batteries (flashing red
light) to avoid losing control.
If the power indicator
doesn't light red, check
the polarity of the
batteries. Check rechargeable
batteries for a full charge.
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