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The following Traxxas High-
Current Connector packages
are available from your
hobby dealer. When using
adapters, be careful not to
exceed the current rating of
the Molex connector.
Part #3060
Single Male/Female
Part #3080
2-Pack Female
Part #3070
2-Pack Male
Part #3061
Male Charge Adapter
Part #3062
Female Charge Adapter
TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK
Install the battery pack with the
battery wires facing the rear of
the model. Insert the tabs of the
battery hold-down into the slots
in the rear hold-down retainer
and then place the battery hold-
down over the post. Secure the
battery hold-down with a body
clip in the hole in the post. Do
not connect the battery pack yet.
Using Different
Battery Configurations
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 which
should be installed in front of 6-cell batteries for a more secure fit.
The Traxxas High-Current Connector
Your model is equipped with the Traxxas High-
Current Connector. Standard connectors restrict
current flow and are not capable of delivering the
power needed to maximize the output of the XL-5.
The Traxxas connector’s gold-plated terminals with large contact surfaces
ensure positive current flow with the least amount of resistance. Secure,
long-lasting, and easy to grip, the Traxxas connector is engineered to
extract all the power your battery has to give.
RADIO SYSTEM RULES
• Always turn your transmitter on first and off last. This procedure
will help to prevent your model from receiving stray signals
from another transmitter, or other source, and running out of
control. Your model has electronic fail-safes to prevent this type of
malfunction, but the first, best defense against a runaway model is
to always turn the transmitter on first and off last.
• Always turn on the transmitter before plugging in the battery.
25mm side: Standard
NiMH stick pack setup
23mm side: Side-by-side
NiMH pack setup
Using Other Batteries
Your model is equipped with a state of the art, high-performance
power system. It is designed to be able to flow large amounts of
power with the least amount of restriction. The benefits are drastically
increased speed and acceleration. However, this places extra
demands on the battery and electrical system connections. For best
performance, your model requires the use of NiMH battery packs that
have cells rated for high discharge and use high-quality, low-resistance
assembly techniques, such as the included Traxxas Power Cell Battery
Pack. Cheaply made battery packs do not retain their performance
characteristics after repeated uses in high-powered electric applications.
They will lose their punch and run time and may require frequent
replacement. In addition, poor-quality, high-resistance cell connectors
could fail, requiring disassembly and repair. The main goal is to reduce
all sources of high resistance in the pack. This includes the connector,
the wire, and the bars attaching the cells together.
High pack resistance will create additional heat
and rob you of the full power the cells are
capable of producing. We recommend
using Traxxas Power Cell batteries for best
performance.
2923 Battery, Power Cell, 3000mAh (NiMH, 7-C flat, 8.4V)
2940 Battery, Series 3 Power Cell, 3300mAh (NiMH, 7-C flat, 8.4V)
2950 Battery, Series 4 Power Cell, 4200mAh (NiMH, 7-C flat, 8.4V)
Always turn your
transmitter on first.
Turn on the model.
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Plug in the battery.
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