T-MAXX 3.3 OWNERS MANUAL
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THE TRAXXAS TQ-3 RADIO SYSTEM
Your T-Maxx 3.3 is equipped with the TQ-3 radio system. The TQ-3 is a 3-channel system that provides up to a quarter mile range and control for up to
three servo outputs.
Antenna
Throttle Neutral Adjust
Steering Wheel
Throttle Trim
Steering Trim
Power Switch Power Indicator
Battery Compartment
Servo Reversing
Switch
Throttle
Trigger
T-MAXX 3.3 WIRING DIAGRAM
Antenna
On/Off
Switch
Receiver
4-cell Battery
Holder
Steering
Servo
Throttle/Brake
Servo
Battery
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
TQ-3 TRANSMITTER
RADIO SYSTEM TERMINOLOGY
Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with these radio-system
terms. They will be used throughout this manual.
5-Cell Pack - Another term for RX Pack or rechargeable receiver pack.
An RX Pack is made up of ve rechargeable NiMH battery cells and is
used in place of the 4AA batteries in a model.
Channel - The 27 MHz frequency band is divided into 6 channels so
that up to six models can be operated simultaneously. Each channel is
referred to by its ag color and channel number, as shown below.
Clearing your frequency - A routine, verbal check to make sure
nobody else in your area is operating on the same channel. Always
clear your frequency by calling out your channel number before
operating your model. Wait or move to another area if your channel
is already being used.
Crystal (X-tal) - The plug-in device that determines which channel the
radio system will operate on. For each channel, there are two crystals,
one for the receiver and one for the transmitter. Of those two crystals,
the one marked “RX” with the lower number (.455 MHz lower) must be
inserted into the receiver.
Frequency band - The radio frequency used by the transmitter to
send signals to your T-Maxx 3.3. All Traxxas RTR models operate on a
27 MHz frequency band.
mAh – Abbreviation for milliamp hour. Measure of the capacity of the
battery pack. The higher the number, the longer the battery will last
between recharges.
Neutral position - The standing position that the servos seek when
the transmitter controls are at the neutral setting.
NiCad - Abbreviation for nickel-cadmium. The original rechargeable
hobby pack, NiCad batteries have very high current handling, high
capacity, and can last up to 1000 charging cycles. Good charging
procedures are required to reduce the possibility of developing a
“memory” effect and shortened run times.
Channel
Frequency
Band
Flag
Color
Traxxas
Part No.
1 26.995 Brown 2031
2 27.045 Red 2032
3 27.095 Orange 2033
4 27.145 Yellow 2034
5 27.195 Green 2035
6 27.255 Blue 2036
Don’t push the transmitter antenna down from the top.
Pull it down from the bottom, one segment at a time, to
prevent binding and kinking the antenna mast.
