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The Traxxas TQ Radio System
Installing Transmitter Batteries
Your TQ transmitter uses 8 AA batteries. The battery compartment is
located in the base of the transmitter.
1. Remove the battery
compartment door by
pressing the tab and
lifting the door up.
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 battery pack
installed in the model.
Installing the Battery Pack
Install the battery pack with
the battery wires facing
the rear of the model. Your
model includes a foam
block which should be
installed in front of 6-cell
batteries for a more secure
fit. Remove the foam block
for use with 7-cell “flat”
packs. 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 body clip in the hole in the
post. Do not connect the battery pack yet.
Using 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 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.
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 a 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.
To run this model, your batteries must be equipped with Traxxas
High-Current Connectors. Batteries can either be purchased new with
Traxxas connectors installed or Traxxas connectors can be purchased
to install on battery packs you already own. See sidebar on page 9 for
packages available from your hobby dealer.
The typical Molex style connector is inadequate for
use in your model. It creates resistance that becomes
a bottleneck to current flow.
If your battery pack is
equipped with a Molex connector, it must be replaced
with a Traxxas High-Current Connector to mate with
the XL-5 electronic speed control.
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Use the Right Batteries
Your transmitter uses AA
batteries. Use new alkaline
batteries, or rechargeable
batteries such as NiCad
or NiMH (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 more quickly
than regular alkaline
batteries.
Caution: Discontinue
running your model 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.
Molex
connector
25mm side: Standard
NiMH stick pack setup
23mm side: Side-by-side
NiMH pack setup
Foam Block
