Traxxas 1/16 SLASH VXL 4WD 7108 - Manual (Page 11)

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THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM
Use the Right Charger
Your model includes a ‘wall
charger’ that will charge
the supplied battery in
approximately six hours.
Unplug the battery from
the charger, and unplug the
charger from the wall, when
charging is complete.
For faster charging, the
Traxxas TRX Power Charger
(item #3030X) may be used in
combination with a Traxxas
High Current Plug adapter
(item #3062). This will reduce
charging time to about one
hour. The Power Charger will
detect when the battery pack
is fully charged, and stop
charging automatically.
Certain aftermarket chargers
may also be used to charge
the included battery, but
use caution when selecting
a charger. ‘Timer’ or
mechanical chargers with
a clockwork timer are not
recommended as they may
overcharge the battery. We
suggest you ask your local
hobby dealer to help you
select an appropriate charger,
or call 1-888-TRAXXAS so our
customer support team can
help you.
No matter which charger you
choose, never leave a battery
unattended while charging.
Always follow the charger
manufacturer’s instructions.
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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.
NiMH - Abbreviation for nickel-metal hydride. Rechargeable
NiMH batteries offer high current handling, and much greater
resistance to the “memory” effect. NiMH batteries generally
allow higher capacity than NiCad batteries. They can last up to
500 charge cycles. A peak charger designed for NiMH batteries is
required for optimal performance.
Receiver - The radio unit inside your model that receives signals
from the transmitter and relays them to the servos.
Resistance - In an electrical sense, resistance is a measure of how
an object resists or obstructs the flow of current through it.
When flow is constricted, energy is converted to heat and is
lost. Traxxas power systems are optimized to reduce electrical
resistance and the resulting power-robbing heat.
Rotor - The rotor is the main shaft of the brushless motor.
In a brushless motor, the magnets are mounted to the
rotor, and the electromagnetic windings are built into the
motor housing.
Sensored - Sensored refers to a type of brushless motor that
uses an internal sensor in the motor to communicate rotor
position information back to the electronic speed control.
Sensorless - Sensorless refers to a brushless motor that uses
advanced instructions from an electronic speed control to
provide smooth operation. Additional motor sensors and wiring
are not required.
Servo - Small motor unit in your model that operates the
steering mechanism.
Transmitter - The hand-held radio unit that sends throttle and
steering instructions to your model.
Trim - The fine-tuning adjustment of the neutral position of the
servos, made by adjusting the throttle and steering trim sliders
on the face of the transmitter.
Thermal Shutdown Protection - Temperature sensing electronics
used in the electronic speed control detect overloading and
overheating of the transistor circuitry. If excessive temperature is
detected, the unit automatically shuts down to prevent damage
to the electronics.
2-channel radio system - The TQ radio system, consisting of
the receiver, the transmitter, and the servos. The system uses two
channels: one to operate the throttle and one to operate
the steering.
Voltage - Voltage is a measure of the electrical potential
difference between two points, such as between the positive
battery terminal and ground. Using the analogy of the garden
hose, while current is the quantity of water flow in the hose,
voltage corresponds to the pressure that is forcing the water
through the hose.