Traxxas 56087-1 - Manual (Page 12)

12 • E-REVO BRUSHLESS
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RADIO SYSTEM
INSTALLING BATTERY PACKS
The E-Revo requires two fully charged battery packs. These batteries are
included with the model.
Battery Installation
1. Open the battery compartment door by pressing on the release tabs.
2. Install the battery pack
with the battery wires
facing the rear of the
model.
3. Make sure the battery is
snug in the compartment.
If not, remove battery and
make adjustment to the
battery retaining tab.
4. Route the battery wire
through the slot near
the vent.
5. Close the battery door, making sure not to pinch the battery wires.
Be sure both release tabs are fully engaged with the door. Do not
connect the battery packs to the ESC at this time. Note: Always
unplug the batteries and remove from the model after use.
Using Different Battery Configurations
The battery compartments in the E-Revo are adjustable to accommodate
a large variety of battery packs. Depending on model, the battery
compartments are configured at the factory to accept either 7-cell
NiMH stick packs or 2-Cell LiPo battery packs. The E-Revo battery
compartments have three key features for keeping your batteries secure:
1. A foam rubber cushion
2. A spring clip (This is removable for use with taller batteries.)
3. A battery retainer tab (This is adjustable to fit a variety of battery sizes.)
We recommend using this combination for all batteries. Make sure to
adjust the battery retainer tab to keep your battery pack snug against
the foam rubber cushion. This does not need to be very tight. It only
needs to prevent the battery from moving excessively during use.
6-cell battery packs:
Swap the battery retainer
tabs from the left and right
battery compartments.
This will provide additional
adjustment needed to keep
the 6-cell battery packs
snug against the foam rubber cushions.
Adjusting Battery Position
The best handling and
performance is achieved
when the batteries are
positioned to the front of
the battery compartment
(against the foam rubber
cushion); however, you can
reposition the batteries
to change the weight distribution and handling if desired. The E-Revo
includes an extra set of battery retainer tabs that can be used in the
front of the battery compartment to move the batteries toward the rear
of the truck.
When using the battery retainer tabs in the front of the battery
compartment, use two 3x10 countersunk cap screws to retain each
battery retainer tab. Do not use the battery retainer tabs in the front of
the battery compartments when using LiPo batteries that are not in a
hard plastic case.
The battery compartments can be reconfigured to accept many sizes of
LiPo batteries. If you are using batteries that are very thick, the spring
clip may need to be removed from the battery compartment.
Spring Clip Removal
1. Pull down on the inside of
the clip.
2. Push the clip in toward
the center of the model to
release.
6-cell Battery Orientation
Alternate Rear Position
6-cell Battery Orientation
Retainer Tabs
Battery iD
Your model’s included battery
pack is equipped with Traxxas
Battery iD. This exclusive
feature allows Traxxas battery
chargers (sold separately)
to automatically recognize
connected battery packs
and optimize the charge
settings for the battery.
This eliminates the need to
worry over charger settings
and menus for the easiest
and safest charging solution
possible. Visit Traxxas.com to
learn more about this feature
and available Traxxas iD
chargers and batteries.
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 MXL-6s. 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.
Foam
Cushion
Retainer
Tab
Spring
Clip
Battery Wire Slot
7-cell Battery Orientation