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

[@barceloni1984]

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]

Facts.

[@barceloni1984]

​@@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]

@@barceloni1984 niiiiccceee!! Runtime for days!

[@barceloni1984]

@@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]

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

[@microcrawlerclub]

Glad you finely go your 4M!

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Us too!!! Lmao

[@arthurhood3182]

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

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Me too

[@Friskee62]

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

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Good to know!

[@Friskee62]

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

[@wvlfkvnt]

Ordered one, thank you!

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@kevinwhitaker1995]

Worked like a charm thanks for the vid

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Glad it helped!!!!

[@boofmaster_281gt3]

What battery would you recommend for more power? I have Meus racing 44t motor with high speed gears and my stock battery won’t let me rip it out the gate on instant power I’ve gotta ease into it!

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Generally you need to up the voltage to get more power (to a 3s (11.1v).) you could try a higher c rating in your 2 s but honestly, It’s not gonna help much.

[@joshuasalisbury789]

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]

The adapter is nice.

[@zajarczyk]

Awesome content. Keep it up!

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Huge thanks!!

[@Greenman-zq2jy]

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]

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]

@@TheShopMiniRC Thanks! Ordered and on the way

[@TheShopMiniRC]

@@Greenman-zq2jy it’s super helpful!!

[@AlbertoNoys]

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]

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]

@@TheShopMiniRC cool, thank you

[@Thomasbest2876]

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

[@TheShopMiniRC]

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

[@kle2217]

Can this be used with the Traxxas ID chargers?

[@TheShopMiniRC]

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.

[@davidseychell]

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

[@TheShopMiniRC]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@TheShopMiniRC]

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

[@stevefrench3564]

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

[@giopirmisashvili5514]

Thank you ❤

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Welcome!

[@ezraredgwell]

I just want an adapter that goes from the red JST connector to the stupid proprietary traxxas connector

[@TheShopMiniRC]

You will likely have to make one.

[@moe282]

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]

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

[@marcinsochacki8707]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

Please elaborate more. Or a video would be better

[@MJPOWERUP15]

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]

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]

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

[@michaeldorich4485]

Great.

[@TheShopMiniRC]

Ty

[@rjleunura]

Works with 3s too? :)

[@TheShopMiniRC]

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]

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

[@TheShopMiniRC]

@@rjleunura haha thanks a ton!

[@rjleunura]

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

[@TheShopMiniRC]

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

[@KhmerSupaSoka]

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

[@TheShopMiniRC]

You can ;-)