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jon1197 · 12-12-2009, 05:29 PM

im thinking bout buying the fm style traxxas 3 channel are they any good just for scaling? thats all im into is scalers and can u convert them like the old am style radio with a 3 poition switch for using a winch?

and also with the traxxas waterproof esc can u run lipo's and if you can whats the biggest you can run with still being safe?

any help i get is much greatful

yzf128r · 12-12-2009, 05:33 PM

with the traxxas evx-2 waterproof controller you can run up to 4s (16.8v). It would be advised that you install a lvc (low voltage cutoff) so that you don't over discharge your lipos and destroy them.

jon1197 · 12-12-2009, 06:16 PM

are the lvc cutoff's hard to install since im new at this i really dont know much bout them and where could i find them at a good price?

wanantrdsc · 12-13-2009, 01:50 AM

I have an am TQ-3 3-ch Traxxas radio, but have never heard of an FM. Whats the scoop on that model?

Grant · 12-13-2009, 10:10 PM

Not sure what traxxas esc your planning on using but the waterproof XL-5 has served me great. it does not have a low voltage cutoff though, but that does not mean you cannot still use a lipo. Just need to pay close attention. Costs about 60 bucks at my local hobby store. Good for a 2 cell lipo or 8 cell Nimh.

jon1197 · 12-14-2009, 06:58 AM

ok thanks man yea i was gonna use the waterproof i should have stated that but i didnt thats a newbie for ya lol. but id rather be safe then sorry my luck doesnt run on the good side what so ever so sure as hell i didnt use a lvc id blow my crawler to hell lol.

jon1197 · 12-14-2009, 07:04 AM

as far as the fm models i found them on ebay pretty cheap got them in the 3 and 4 channel comes off the new revo and e and t-maxx im certain, i was interested in the 4 channel but i have no clue what ill do with the extra channel just good to have it for any reason or whatever ud like to do with it.

Greatscott · 12-14-2009, 08:34 AM

Someone please correct me if I am wrong, but Traxxas only makes AM and 2.4 versions of their 4-channel radios, but not FM. If someone is selling a FM TQ on E-Bay they don't really know what they are selling, they have a hacked radio, or are lying about it.

jon1197 · 12-14-2009, 08:41 AM

i havent done any research on them they say there 2.4 fm radio's not saying ur wrong its just what it says.

jon1197 · 12-14-2009, 08:47 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/Traxxas-TQ3-2-4-...item518eefd29b

here is one i found just now maybe this will help out in anyway

Greatscott · 12-14-2009, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jon1197

http://cgi.ebay.com/Traxxas-TQ3-2-4-...item518eefd29b

here is one i found just now maybe this will help out in anyway

Yes, big help. That radio should be fine. You might want to modify it to a 3 position 3rd channel, there is a sticky on that in the Electronics Forum, it covers installing the switch and putting in EPA pots.

jon1197 · 12-14-2009, 12:34 PM

yea i have the am style traxxas and i did the mod on it but im using a 3racing winch but i wonna do a servo winch instead.

12-12-2009, 05:29 PM	#1
jon1197 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: jackson,tn Posts: 402	traxxas fm radio and traxxas waterproof esc help im thinking bout buying the fm style traxxas 3 channel are they any good just for scaling? thats all im into is scalers and can u convert them like the old am style radio with a 3 poition switch for using a winch? and also with the traxxas waterproof esc can u run lipo's and if you can whats the biggest you can run with still being safe? any help i get is much greatful

12-13-2009, 01:50 AM	#4
wanantrdsc Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Peoples Republic of Kalifornia Posts: 240	I have an am TQ-3 3-ch Traxxas radio, but have never heard of an FM. Whats the scoop on that model? Last edited by wanantrdsc; 12-13-2009 at 10:24 PM.

12-13-2009, 10:10 PM	#5
Grant Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: greenwood Posts: 9	Not sure what traxxas esc your planning on using but the waterproof XL-5 has served me great. it does not have a low voltage cutoff though, but that does not mean you cannot still use a lipo. Just need to pay close attention. Costs about 60 bucks at my local hobby store. Good for a 2 cell lipo or 8 cell Nimh. Last edited by Grant; 12-13-2009 at 10:14 PM.

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12-12-2009, 05:33 PM	#2
yzf128r Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 63	with the traxxas evx-2 waterproof controller you can run up to 4s (16.8v). It would be advised that you install a lvc (low voltage cutoff) so that you don't over discharge your lipos and destroy them.

12-12-2009, 06:16 PM	#3
jon1197 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: jackson,tn Posts: 402	are the lvc cutoff's hard to install since im new at this i really dont know much bout them and where could i find them at a good price?

12-14-2009, 06:58 AM	#6
jon1197 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: jackson,tn Posts: 402	ok thanks man yea i was gonna use the waterproof i should have stated that but i didnt thats a newbie for ya lol. but id rather be safe then sorry my luck doesnt run on the good side what so ever so sure as hell i didnt use a lvc id blow my crawler to hell lol.

12-14-2009, 07:04 AM	#7
jon1197 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: jackson,tn Posts: 402	as far as the fm models i found them on ebay pretty cheap got them in the 3 and 4 channel comes off the new revo and e and t-maxx im certain, i was interested in the 4 channel but i have no clue what ill do with the extra channel just good to have it for any reason or whatever ud like to do with it.

12-14-2009, 08:34 AM	#8
Greatscott I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Idaho Posts: 3,599	Someone please correct me if I am wrong, but Traxxas only makes AM and 2.4 versions of their 4-channel radios, but not FM. If someone is selling a FM TQ on E-Bay they don't really know what they are selling, they have a hacked radio, or are lying about it.

12-14-2009, 08:41 AM	#9
jon1197 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: jackson,tn Posts: 402	i havent done any research on them they say there 2.4 fm radio's not saying ur wrong its just what it says.

12-14-2009, 08:47 AM	#10
jon1197 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: jackson,tn Posts: 402	http://cgi.ebay.com/Traxxas-TQ3-2-4-...item518eefd29b here is one i found just now maybe this will help out in anyway

12-14-2009, 12:34 PM	#12
jon1197 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: jackson,tn Posts: 402	yea i have the am style traxxas and i did the mod on it but im using a 3racing winch but i wonna do a servo winch instead.

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