Traxxas 64077 - Manual (Page 13)

XO-1 • 13
TRAXXAS TQ i RADIO 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. Install the batteries in the correct orientation, as indicated in the
battery compartment.
3. Reinstall the battery compartment door and snap it closed.
4. Turn on the transmitter and check the status LED for a solid
green light.
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.
SELECTING BATTERIES FOR YOUR MODEL
Select batteries for your model
Your model does not include batteries or a charger. Two identical
batteries equipped with Traxxas High Current connectors are
required. The XO-1 may be operated with NiMH batteries, but LiPo
batteries will provide the best performance, and 3S LiPo batteries are
required to operate the XO-1 at maximum speed. Traxxas Power Cell
LiPo batteries are strongly recommended. The following chart lists all
the available Traxxas Power Cell LiPo batteries for your model:
Note: When operating the XO-1 with 2S LiPo or NiMH batteries and
stock gearing, the top speed is 35+mph. The included optional
high-speed pinion gear is not recommended for use with 2S
LiPo or NiMH batteries. You can achieve speeds of 50+mph with
2S 5000mAh or larger LiPo batteries by installing an accessory
21-tooth, Mod 1.0 (metric pitch) pinion gear.
SELECTING A CHARGER FOR YOUR MODEL
Make certain you choose the correct type of charger for the
batteries you select. You MUST use a LiPo charger for LiPo batteries,
or battery damage with the potential for fire will result (see
Warnings and Precautions for full details). Traxxas recommends
you choose a genuine Traxxas charger for maximum battery life
and performance.
Use the Right Batteries
Your transmitter uses AA
batteries. Use new alkaline
batteries (part #2914). Do not
use rechargeable AA batteries
to power the TQi transmitter,
as they will not provide
sufficient voltage for optimum
transmitter performance.
Caution: Discontinue running
your model at the first sign of
weak batteries (flashing red
light on the transmitter) to
avoid losing control.
If the status LED doesn’t light
green, check the polarity
of the batteries. Check
rechargeable batteries for
a full charge. If you see any
other flashing signal from the
LED, refer to the chart on page
32 to identify the code.
2, 3
Charger
Part
Number
NiMH
Compatible
LiPo
Compatible
EZ-Peak 4amp 2931 YES NO
EZ-Peak 5amp 2937X YES NO
2-Cell & 3-Cell LiPo Charger 2935 NO YES
EZ-Peak Plus 6amp 2933 YES YES
LiPo Batteries
2872 5000 mAh 11.1v 3-Cell (3S) 25C LiPo Battery
2868 5000 mAh 7.4v 2-Cell (2S) 25C LiPo Battery
2843 5800 mAh 7.4v 2-Cell (2S) 25C LiPo Battery
2869 7600 mAh 7.4v 2-Cell (2S) 25C LiPo Battery
2878 8400 mAh 11.1v 3-Cell (3S) 25C LiPo Battery*
2853 10000 mAh 7.4v 2-Cell (2S) 25C LiPo Battery*
*Requires TRX Battery Expansion Kit 6426X and 6427X (battery tray relocation required)