TRAXXAS • 13
TRAXXAS TQ
i
2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM
SELECTING BATTERIES FOR YOUR MODEL
Your model does not include a battery or charger. One NiMH or 2s LiPo
battery equipped with a Traxxas High-Current Connector is required.
Traxxas Power Cell iD batteries are strongly recommended for maximum
performance. The following chart lists all the available Power Cell
batteries for your model:
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.
INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES
Your TQ 2.4GHz 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 or freshly charged 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 17 for more information on
the transmitter status LED codes.
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
17 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.
2,3
Charger
Part
No.
NiMH
Compatible
LiPo
Compatible
Battery
iD
Max.
Cells
EZ-Peak Plus,
4-amp
2970
YES
YES
YES
3s
EZ-Peak Live,
12-amp
2971
YES
YES
YES
4s
EZ-Peak Dual,
8-amp
2972
YES
YES
YES
3s
LiPo Batteries with iD
2843X
5800mAh 7.4V 2-Cell 25C LiPo Battery
2869X
7600mAh 7.4V 2-Cell 25C LiPo Battery
NiMH Batteries with iD
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)