TRX4M - An Awesome Adapter plug lets you use ANY 2s battery with your Traxxas! (& cool truck stand)

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  • Today we check out a Custom Battery adapter to convert your Traxxas TRX-4M to use any standard 2S Lipo Balance JST XH 3P connector. This includes many batteries you may already have for your SCX24, FCX24 or similar RC platforms. Also, check out this awesome stand to prevent your tires from flattening!
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  • @microcrawlerclub
    @microcrawlerclub ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad you finely go your 4M!

  • @kevinwhitaker1995
    @kevinwhitaker1995 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Worked like a charm thanks for the vid

  • @arthurhood3182
    @arthurhood3182 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    great idea. I hope the 1/24 scale catch on .. LOL

  • @wvlfkvnt
    @wvlfkvnt ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ordered one, thank you!

  • @zajarczyk
    @zajarczyk ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome content. Keep it up!

  • @barceloni1984
    @barceloni1984 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Brilliant. That was probably the only reason I wasnt interested in the trx4m. I did consider getting one and sacrificing the stock battery to make my own.

    • @TheShopMiniRC
      @TheShopMiniRC  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Facts.

    • @barceloni1984
      @barceloni1984 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@TheShopMiniRCjust picked up a trx4m defender, and the 1100mah protek 2s lipos i use in my utb18 fit the battery tray perfect. Even the strap fits 👌

    • @TheShopMiniRC
      @TheShopMiniRC  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@barceloni1984 niiiiccceee!! Runtime for days!

    • @barceloni1984
      @barceloni1984 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TheShopMiniRC I'm already looking at putting a hobbywing 1060 and a turbo racing radio in it. Parts I have laying around already. But, I'm trying to keep it stock as long as I can. So far it's fine right out of the box.

    • @jeremybennett5547
      @jeremybennett5547 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same it’s a turn-off from buying the car… I don’t usually care about Traxxas policing the industry with there proprietary stuff (I actually like the traxxas battery connectors on the larger vehicles) but something about this one, not being able to make any battery work makes me not want the car

  • @Friskee62
    @Friskee62 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I have the cable to charge the TRX4M batteries on my high end charger...works great. Got the adapter on eBay...

    • @TheShopMiniRC
      @TheShopMiniRC  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Good to know!

    • @Friskee62
      @Friskee62 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This cable is next in a couple days...@@TheShopMiniRC

  • @giopirmisashvili5514
    @giopirmisashvili5514 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you ❤

  • @michaeldorich4485
    @michaeldorich4485 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great.

  • @moe282
    @moe282 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The pricing for an adapter is a bit ridiculous; especially with shipping to Canada. Once I realized it was just a servo adapter with a 4th plug glued on I just made my own for less than $1.

    • @TheShopMiniRC
      @TheShopMiniRC  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, it’s competitively priced. I can see how the shipping to Canada would kill it though.

    • @marcinsochacki8707
      @marcinsochacki8707 ปีที่แล้ว

      can You make some vid how to do it?in Poland we can`t buy new batteries so only is a good option to buy third party components:( pity

    • @TheShopMiniRC
      @TheShopMiniRC  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marcinsochacki8707 I have many videos to make. Maybe when I get a slow spot I can do one real quick. It’s pretty simple though.

    • @marcinsochacki8707
      @marcinsochacki8707 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheShopMiniRC lol,cool:) I`m not good in electric and soldering tings,pity :( if You make some vid about it I`ll try to make it on my own withv the hope to not destroy the car

    • @hasanh7698
      @hasanh7698 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Please elaborate more. Or a video would be better

  • @rxw5520
    @rxw5520 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can these use lipo and NiMh like some other low power vehicles? I don’t wanna deal with charging / discharging my lipos just for this little guy.

    • @TheShopMiniRC
      @TheShopMiniRC  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep just be sure the voltage is similar.

  • @joshuasalisbury789
    @joshuasalisbury789 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m looking at either getting this adapter or just going to a isdt 70 esc if possible bc it’s just sat around

    • @TheShopMiniRC
      @TheShopMiniRC  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The adapter is nice.

  • @MJPOWERUP15
    @MJPOWERUP15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey man, great video! do you know does this adapter work for charging a 3rd party battery using the factory USB Traxxas charger for the TRX4M?
    I actually like the factory Traxxas charger and was wondering if I could use this adaptor to charge my SCX24 batteries with the 3 prong balance plug using the Traxxas USB charger and this adaptor.

    • @TheShopMiniRC
      @TheShopMiniRC  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yeah, it should work just fine. I would seriously look at getting a hobby grade charger though. But yes, this will work just fine!

    • @coolhawk2003
      @coolhawk2003 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ya can do half charge (storage charge) make you battery last even longer

  • @Thomasbest2876
    @Thomasbest2876 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is there one for a esc that has a sm-4p plug? It uses sm-4p lipo battery

    • @TheShopMiniRC
      @TheShopMiniRC  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      not that I know of.. but making an adapter or changing the plug should be pretty easy.

  • @AlbertoNoys
    @AlbertoNoys ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't think the balance wires of the battery are up to par to the current draw, am I missing something? Or is this a really bad idea?

    • @TheShopMiniRC
      @TheShopMiniRC  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      on these tiny batteries its totally fine. If you were running something pulling a ton more amperage, sure, you wouldn't wanna pull from the balance wires, but all of these 1/18 and 1/24 are totally fine.

    • @AlbertoNoys
      @AlbertoNoys ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheShopMiniRC cool, thank you

  • @davidseychell
    @davidseychell ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great videos but pls gevme the link of the lipos in this videos pls thx

    • @TheShopMiniRC
      @TheShopMiniRC  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s a lot of lipo. How about you tell me which one you are most interested in? There are tons of options on Amazon.

  • @stevefrench3564
    @stevefrench3564 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want to know where they got the plug for the esc?? or is it 4 single pin plugs glued together? wiring is easy..

    • @TheShopMiniRC
      @TheShopMiniRC  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      it looks like its the 3 single pins glued together or a 3 pin connector and a single pin glued on top. You can also cut your stock battery connector off, make it a balance connector and use the removed battery end to make the adapter.

    • @stevefrench3564
      @stevefrench3564 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheShopMiniRC was trying to avoid cutting the plug off..

    • @TheShopMiniRC
      @TheShopMiniRC  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@stevefrench3564 you can always buy ones from the link in the description for like $14-$15 bucks. ;)

    • @stevefrench3564
      @stevefrench3564 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have the materials to make one... im poor gotta do everything on thr cheap

  • @Greenman-zq2jy
    @Greenman-zq2jy ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you share where to buy the power leads to the three 2s connectors seen at 5:22? I'd like to get one of these for my charger but having a hard time searching for that adapter.

    • @TheShopMiniRC
      @TheShopMiniRC  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So the adapter is actually for the jst ph plug on mini batteries (the ones with balance and lead in 1 plug)
      However you can just pull the pins out and put the balance adapter in and it works fine too. You can also easily make one do them from scratch. (I should do a video)
      Either way, here is the cable I use for my mini z / 1/28 lipos and to charge via balance cable.
      www.kenonhobby.com/PN-Racing-4mm-Banana-Plug-3xJST-PH-Parallel-Charging-Cable_p_46090.html
      www.kenonhobby.com/PN-Racing-XT60-Plug-3xJST-PH-Parallel-Charging-Cable_p_46091.html
      I believe these ones actually already have the balance cable (if that’s what an “xh” is
      www.kenonhobby.com/PN-Racing-4mm-Banana-Plug-To-XH-Plug-x3-Parallel-Charging-Cable_p_49179.html
      www.kenonhobby.com/PN-Racing-XT60-Plug-To-XH-Plug-x3-Parallel-Charging-Cable_p_49180.html

    • @Greenman-zq2jy
      @Greenman-zq2jy ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheShopMiniRC Thanks! Ordered and on the way

    • @TheShopMiniRC
      @TheShopMiniRC  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Greenman-zq2jy it’s super helpful!!

  • @kle2217
    @kle2217 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can this be used with the Traxxas ID chargers?

    • @TheShopMiniRC
      @TheShopMiniRC  ปีที่แล้ว

      I don’t have one, so I am not sure. This plug adapter is for any “standard” hobby grade charger. If the traxxas id charger has the red JST power lead Than this will work.

  • @rjleunura
    @rjleunura ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Works with 3s too? :)

    • @TheShopMiniRC
      @TheShopMiniRC  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No. This will not work with 3s as there are only 3 pins. 3s has 4 pins. Also, your stock esc/ecm will not work with 3 s

    • @rjleunura
      @rjleunura ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great.content btw refreshing everyday to see if you posted something new:)

    • @TheShopMiniRC
      @TheShopMiniRC  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rjleunura haha thanks a ton!

    • @rjleunura
      @rjleunura ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I will order a furitek system for my trx4m today.. to curious

    • @TheShopMiniRC
      @TheShopMiniRC  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rjleunura you will need a new receiver and transmitter. Just be aware.

  • @KhmerSupaSoka
    @KhmerSupaSoka ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So i can fit a 5000mah 2s battery? Lol

  • @tacosandsex
    @tacosandsex 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do they make one for 3s lipo?

    • @TheShopMiniRC
      @TheShopMiniRC  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I bet if you reached out to them, they could.