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RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM
INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES
Your TQi 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. Remove the battery holder. Install the batteries in the battery holder.
Correct orientation is indicated in the battery holder. Make sure the
battery holder is plugged into the transmitter.
3. Reinstall the battery door and snap it closed.
4. Turn on the transmitter and check the status LED for a solid green light.
Note: Switching the transmitter on with your mobile device installed
will automatically launch the Traxxas Link application.
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. Note: The Docking Base will charge your mobile
device as long as the transmitter is turned on.
TQi Docking Base Battery Charging Jack
The Docking Base incorporates a standard
charging jack for use with optional Traxxas
rechargeable NiMH battery pack #3037 and
wall charger #6545 (each sold separately).
Note: The charger and charging jack will not
charge rechargeable AA batteries installed in
the standard 4-cell AA battery holder supplied with the TQi. Only use
the charger and charging jack with the #3037 Traxxas NiMH battery.
CHARGING THE NiMH BATTERY PACK
(Model #6807R)
The included charger can be used to charge the provided battery pack.
The battery pack should be removed from the vehicle before charging.
Do not leave the battery unattended while charging. For faster charging,
the optional Traxxas EZ-Peak Plus (#2933) can charge at 4 amps to reduce
charging time to only 45 minutes! It is normal for the battery to become
slightly warm as it nears full-charge, but the battery should never
become hot. If the battery becomes hot, disconnect it from the charger
immediately. NEVER charge a LiPo battery using a NiMH charger
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1. Plug the charger into the wall. The LED on the charger will glow green.
2. Connect the provided battery pack to the charger output cord. The
LED will glow red, indicating the battery is charging.
3. The battery should charge for approximately 8 ½ hours. The LED
will turn green when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the
battery from the charger after charging.
If the radio system doesn’t
appear to work when the
transmitter and receiver
switches are turned on, check
for correct battery installation.
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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.
The #3037 Traxxas 5-cell
rechargeable battery pack
can be used in place of 4
AA alkaline cells. The #3037
battery has the same voltage
(6 volts) as four alkaline cells.
Caution: Discontinue running
your model at the first sign of
weak batteries (flashing red
light on the transmitter) to
avoid losing control.
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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 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. For
a complete list of the Power Cell packs for your model visit: Traxxas.com/powercell
