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  1. 01-11-2010 07:39 AM #1
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    Installing Lipos...

    If I want to use Lipos in my truck...
    What adapters do I need?

    Do I need to install the TRX adapter to both lipos? and a TRX adapter to the chager?
    Thanks
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  2. 01-11-2010 08:51 AM #2
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    You need female Traxxas HCC connectors on your lipo packs. You need a male Traxxas HCC connector on your chargers main power output lead. You can use an adapter on your current chargers output lead .... however it would be much better electrically to have a dedicated banana plugs to Traxxas male connector for the charger.

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  3. 01-11-2010 09:19 AM #3
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    Can you get an adapter for the banana to the traxxas high current connector? didnt think you could...

    Think i'll just change the plugs then tbh
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  4. 01-11-2010 09:31 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by MaxxMaxxer2nd
    Can you get an adapter for the banana to the traxxas high current connector? didnt think you could...

    Think i'll just change the plugs then tbh
    yes you should be able to buy one if not just make one ...good idea just change all your plugs to traxxas connector's make life easy
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  5. 01-16-2010 05:58 AM #5
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    Thanks .

    One more question...
    Got the Lipos today, what's with the little white connector with 4 think wires coming from it off the battery pack? (red, blue, yellow black)
    What's it used for?
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  6. 01-16-2010 06:01 AM #6
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    That is a balance connector.
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  7. 01-16-2010 06:56 AM #7
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    The balance connector lets a balancer see each cell individually. The balancer drains off a little charge from the higher cells and keep each cell at the same voltage. The goal of the balancer is to have each cell at the same voltage so when you discharge the pack all cells come down evenly.

    There are 4 major types of balance tap plugs: JST-XH, JST-XE, Thunder Power, Hyperion/Polyquest. This guide shows "most" manufacturers pack useage. http://www.rcaccessory.com/pdf/Batte...on%20Guide.pdf
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  8. 01-16-2010 07:42 AM #8
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    Cheers for the detailed answer!

    Wow, that's quite clever!
    Can't wait to see how this brushless emaxx flies with 2 5000mah 3s lipos and 28/65 gearing! :P
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