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ITEmS REqUIRED TO OPERATE AND mAINTAIN
The products listed below must be purchased separately and are required to run you Rail Brushless Off-Road Buggy. We've also listed
the items we recommend you have on-hand to perform basic maintenance and for using the included ESC programming card.
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Battery Requirements
The Rail Brushless Off-Road Buggy can be powered using either one battery pack or two battery packs wired in series. You can use
either Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, or Li-Po battery packs.
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ESC Programming Card Requirements
The ESC programming card can be powered by your motor batteries, or by a separate battery. If you decide to power the ESC
programming card with a separate battery, you will need the type of battery listed below. For more information, see page 13.
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One 4 ~ 5 Cell Ni-Cd or Ni-MH Receiver Battery Pack or One 4 Cell Battery Holder with 4 'AA' Alkaline Batteries
Recommended Single Battery Pack Setup
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One 6C Ni-MH Battery Pack (4200mAh or greater) or One 2 ~ 4S (35C) Li-Po Battery Pack of desired capacity
Recommended Two Battery Pack Setup
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Two 6C Ni-MH Battery Packs (4200mAh or greater) or Two 2S (35C) Li-Po Battery Packs of desired capacity
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Two 4mm Gold-Plated FEMALE Bullet Connectors with Heat-Shrink Tubing (If not included with batteries)
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Two 4mm Gold-Plated MALE Bullet Connectors with Heat-Shrink Tubing*
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12 AWG Silicone Wire*
The ESC can handle 6 ~ 12 Ni-Cd or Ni-MH cells or 2 ~ 4 Li-Po cells in either a one pack or a two pack configuration. Do not
exceed the maximum combined cell count or the ESC will be damaged! In addition,
NEVER
mix Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, or Li-Po cells!
Regardless of the type of battery pack(s) you choose, the following pertains: the more cells you use, the more power the battery
pack will provide, but the heavier the battery pack will be. The higher the capacity of the battery pack (e.g., mAh), the longer the
run-time you will experience, but the heavier the battery pack will be. Whilst the capacity of the battery pack you choose can be
as high as desired (while still allowing the battery pack to fit in the battery holder), the total combined cell count should never exceed
the maximum for the ESC.
In addition to the battery requirements listed above, the following items are recommended to run and maintain your Rail Brushless
Off-Road Buggy.
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'AA' Alkaline Batteries for Transmitter (Quantity will vary depending on set included)
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AC or AC/DC Charger for Ni-Cd/Ni-MH and/or Li-Po Batteries
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Solder (for Electronics) and Soldering Iron
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Heat Gun or Lighter (for Heat-Shrink Tubing)
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Metric Ruler
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# 1 and # 2 Phillips Head Screwdrivers
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1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, and 3mm Hex Wrenches
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5.5mm and 7mm Nut Drivers
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17mm Wrench or Socket (for Wheel Nuts)
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Adjustable Wrench and Needle Nose Pliers
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Scissors or Modeling Knife
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Motor Spray and Ball Bearing Oil
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Assorted Weights of Silicone Oil to Tune Shocks and Differentials (Optional)
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Miscellaneous Requirements
The charger you use should be compatible with the type of batteries you're using. For example, if you're using Li-Po batteries,
your charger must be able to charge Li-Po batteries.
*To make Dual Battery Jumper. See page 10. Alternately, a preassembled jumper (P/N 145795)
can be purchased separately. For more information, see the Option Parts List on page 70.