Definition: In place of the pull start mechanism, an on-board starter is a style of electric starter, such as the Traxxas EZ-Start, that places the small motor for the electric start system on the RC then uses a battery-powered handheld tool to power it and to automatically ignite the glow plug at the same time.
Some nitro models with an on-board electric start system may also be configured to work with a starter box to provide an alternate starting method. When using the alternate bump start, the automatic glow plug igniter (if eqipped) can't be used so you'll also need a glow starter.
This video shows how quick and easy it is to Start a T-Maxx with Traxxas EZ-Start.
Also Known As: EZ-start (Traxxas)