Traxxas Batteries? Or Is There Another Option...

[@BriansRCStuff]

Awesome advice! SMC are arguably the best on the market (especially at their price point) and offer amazing performance. Good to see a new channel with great content!

[@BashOnHobbies]

@@BriansRCStuff thank you for the kind words! I agree, SMC has killer batteries for the price. I saw other options like Hoovo and HEB with Traxxas connectors but SMC warranty is better imho.

[@BriansRCStuff]

@ absolutely, and the performance is next level! When I run budget LIPO in my 100mph bandit like Ovonic, Hoovo, etc.… They are about 10 mph slower than my SMC (all 3s).😳😎 The performance difference is night and day when you’re pulling serious amps.

[@BashOnHobbies]

@@BriansRCStuff that is definitely a big difference!

[@jeremymiller2340]

I personally love the traxxas batteries, love their replacement options, not to mention their upgrade on electronic components if ha turn in the lower electronic system. I have seen alot of videos on this topic, traxxas batteries have a stellar warranty for batteries, not to mention they are real close to the actual listing on battery.

[@BashOnHobbies]

I agree with the warranty and electronics trade up, but that said you can still get other batteries that cost as much as a replacement from Traxxas. In the case of the X-Maxx you can have 2 batteries from SMC for the price of 1 Traxxas battery. I’m not hating on Traxxas just giving info. I absolutely love my Traxxas vehicles and their customer service is amazing imho

[@BeardedFuck]

​@BashOnHobbies i agree about the customer service traxxas provides, they are top notch

[@shawnthorn2693]

Thanks for 50 50 deal that’s awesome man good stuff I didn’t know

[@BashOnHobbies]

You’re welcome. Are you talking about The Traxxas warranty? I’m lightly confused 😂

[@khwamtay6459]

I use hoovo they work great plug right in the traxxas connector

[@BashOnHobbies]

@@khwamtay6459 I seen them as an option from Amazon. They definitely have good prices on their batteries! I may have to buy a set and give them a try myself.

[@trickmustang1994]

Ive been using zippy batteries for about 15 years. In my boats, planes, and cars and trucks.

[@BashOnHobbies]

@@trickmustang1994 I used to have those for my mini erevo, Think I got them from hobby king. Honestly any battery company can be run in a Traxxas vehicle or any RC for that matter if you modify the ECS connector or battery connector.

[@shawnthorn2693]

Yeah power is power but that’s their way of screwing people out of warranty or buy adapters they make whatever you need just have to find em traxxas batteries aren’t any better paying for a name

[@alfredyost7972]

I have many Traxxas vehicles. I never used Traxxas batteries or chargers. They were just too expensive. However, I now have a Traxxas charger and several Traxxas batteries all are ID. The adavantage I see with Traxxas batteries and chargers is they are easy to use. Just plug them in and let them charge. I always have to connect the balance wire and select on my charger what chemistry battery I have. I then need to select the number of cells. On my Traxxas charger, I select if I want to charge or put my battery in storage mode. If you are a beginner I think Traxxas is the way to go. It is just easier. Unfortunately it is more expensive. Thoughts?

[@BashOnHobbies]

I agree with everything you say and I'll give you my thoughts. I know that when I plug my charger in and connect my batteries its good to go. The only time I need to change the setting is when I want to balance my batteries. BUT I run all 4s batteries at the moment so it's just saved from the last charge. I will also say that ***MOST*** current chargers on the market have the ability to save battery programing in an app so it helps make it a simpler process. You can also buy batteries from a company like SMC with a TRX connector installed on them and charge them with your Traxxas charger as well, so there's a trick if you wanted to save money on batteries! You'd have to connect to the built in balance board on the charger but that would be the only draw back I could see. Everything has its place in this hobby and the Traxxas charger is a good product for someone new that needs it as simple as possible to learn or someone running specifically Traxxas batteries. Thanks for the comment!

[@alfredyost7972]

@@BashOnHobbies The chargers I like are made by Venom. The batteries I like are also made by Venom. However, they no longer exist. I have been using my Venom batteries in Traxxas cars for along time and had no problems. The other problem with Traxxas besides cost is that Traxxas batteries have a lower "C" rating. Thoughts?

[@mattb6945]

There is warranty on rc cars?? Lol not after i get my hands on them

[@BashOnHobbies]

@@mattb6945 usually the same here 😂

[@bengrant3673]

Great video, what batteries would you buy for a Traxxas Summit? Cheers Ben

[@BashOnHobbies]

I’ve never owned one but I wanted to, so my insight is limited. I know that the batteries sit in the chassis like an erevo. You’d have to find the dimensions of the battery trays/boxes and see what would fit. If the measurements I found are correct SMC doesn’t show any that would fit. They are all a little bigger but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room to fit it. Wish I could be more help for ya. The size I found was 137x25x43mm so maybe that can help get you in the right direction! Kyle

[@bengrant3673]

@BashOnHobbies thanks champ, I'll look into it. Don't want to pay big $ for Traxxas batteries.

[@BashOnHobbies]

I hear you on that Traxxas tax for batteries. I hope you find something and really appreciate you stopping in

[@mattb6945]

Smc, gens ace , zippy, and a few others make decent battery's for the summit, is it stock brushed or brushless. If stock I'd run dual 2s at 2s and if revo brushless moded dual 2s at 4s

[@mattb6945]

Also stay away from 6s in those rigs the stock transmission and rest of it tends to break, 8s is a nightmare lol if you do want 6s in it get the metal transmission gears

[@joseCalderon1976]

I use SMC and Gens Ace basher pros for my big trucks. I use all SMC batteries for my X-Maxx and XRT. They are great, less expensive than the Traxxas batteries, and you can even order them with the Traxxas connector or any connector of your choice. IMHO, the Traxxas batteries are too expensive. The chargers are too expensive too.

[@BashOnHobbies]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@glenwhatley7366]

Have a look at gensace. They're good cheaper batteries.

[@BashOnHobbies]

@@glenwhatley7366 I see tons of good things on them and will try them with an Arrma at some point. I just was trying to convey other batteries have Traxxas ends to use with stock esc connector for less than Traxxas batteries. Gens ace had batteries iirc that had TRX connectors but no listings anymore.

[@johnr2391]

no. Any hobbyist knows that fact.

[@BashOnHobbies]

@@johnr2391 thanks for the comment. You’re correct any “hobbyist” may know that fact but there are new people getting into the hobby that don’t fit that category and have no idea where to start. We all started somewhere and people come to google and KZbin to find information, so I’m sharing my insight and knowledge to hopefully help someone.

[@mattb6945]

Traxxas battery's are junk. Especially 3s or 4s . Go gens ace or tattoo

[@mattb6945]

Over priced and puff way to easy. then never fit properly.

[@mattb6945]

If you want a good connection too use 8mm bullets. They never over heat or melt

[@BashOnHobbies]

8mm bullets defiantly supply power no doubt on that! Had them on my 6S X-Maxx. I’ve personally never ran Traxxas batteries so I have no opinion on them but I just wanted to share that other batteries can be had for less and work with your vehicle out of the box. I honestly hate that companies are putting out proprietary batteries. Does it make it easier for new people, yes but it also just helps a company make more money by making people think they have to use those products.

[@mattb6945]

Ya also the other crappy thing about traxxas batteries is you have to have their charger or adapters that end up messing them up on normal chargers. Big money grab for traxxas.

[@BashOnHobbies]

@@mattb6945 spektrum jumped on the bandwagon too. With their batteries