![]() ![]() Series Connection = Increased Voltage = Higher Speeds All Traxxas 1/16 models can be operated with dual batteries and the #3064X Parallel Connector. Your vehicle will not be any faster, but its run-time will nearly double. When assembled in parallel, the combined packs will still have an output of 7.2 volts, but their total capacity will be 2400mAh (1200mAh X 2 = 2400mAh). Note that both positive battery leads (in red)attach to the positive terminal on the connector that leads to the speed control, and both negative battery leads (in black) attach to the connector's negative terminal. The illustration above left shows two Traxxas 1200mAh Power Cell 7.2 volt batteries connected in parallel. Parallel Connection = Increased Capacity = Longer Run-Time Now that you understand capacity and voltage, it's time to learn how we can increase each by using a Series Connector or Parallel Connector. The more voltage your pack has, the faster your motor will turn, and the faster your vehicle will go. Each LiPo cell is rated for 3.7 volts, so a 2-Cell pack delivers 7.4 volts (2 X 3.7 = 7.4) and a 3-Cell pack provides 11.1 volts (3 X 3.7 = 11.1). Traxxas Power Cell LiPo packs are either 2-cell or 3-cell. For NiMh packs, 6 and 7 cell packs are the most common. Voltage is determined by the number of cells in the pack. Think of capacity as your vehicle's "gas tank." You can run longer with a 10-gallon tank than with a 5-gallon tank, and you can run longer with a 10,000mAh battery than you can with a 5000mAh battery. The higher the capacity, the more run time you'll get from the pack. Capacity is measured in milliamp hours, and it's usually displayed as a big number on the battery's label: 1200mAh, 2400mAh, 5000mAh, etc. The two essential characteristics of a battery are its voltage and its capacity. In this article, we'll explain what "series" and "parallel" mean, and detail the benefits and effects of connecting batteries in series and in parallel. ![]() Dual batteries may be connected in series for additional voltage and speed (using the #3063X Series Connector), or in parallel for increased capacity and run-time (using the #3064X Parallel Connector). Traxxas 1/16–scale models only require one battery for operation, but the chassis features two battery compartments, allowing a second battery to be installed. Using Dual Batteries in Your Traxxas 1/16-Scale Model ![]()
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