Robcopland Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I have just purchased some Lipo turnigy batteries and before I start swapping all the battery and ESC terminals, I just wonder what seems to be the best connection to be using? I will be moving over to the brushless motor and ESC soon as it arrives shortly and I've heard stories of connector melting due to extra heat etc so I thought I'd ask your opinions. Thanks Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QRC Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Deans or bullet are two of the most popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dt360vw Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Depends on the amps but deans are the norm up2 about 30-40 amps I think Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robcopland Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 Are the deans Battery connectors easy to swap over to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QRC Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 You will need to solder the new connectors on to the battery and esc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robcopland Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 Might have to nip in the modelsport and pay them to do it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Bullets are easier to solder, in my experience, found deans very fiddly and messy... The thing with turnigy packs is that they use different connectors across the range; so, if you are buying packs with the same connector every time (deans, bullets etc), then it makes sense to match your ESC and charging cables to suit-minimal amount of cost and faffing, swapping the connectors on each subsequent pack you buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big turbo Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 What size lipos are they ? And for what setup? For my 1/10 stuff I use traxxas and for my 1/8 stuff I use ec5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweasel Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Deans all the way mate. No problem fitting them with a good 'iron. And don't forget to use heatshrink. Are you near Basingstoke? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Might have to nip in the modelsport and pay them to do it!!! Deans all the way mate. No problem fitting them with a good 'iron. And don't forget to use heatshrink. Are you near Basingstoke? if he is it's a fair drive to MS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robcopland Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 What size lipos are they ? And for what setup? For my 1/10 stuff I use traxxas and for my 1/8 stuff I use ec5. There 2c turnigy lipos going on a flux 4000 brushless setup.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robcopland Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 Deans all the way mate. No problem fitting them with a good 'iron. And don't forget to use heatshrink. Are you near Basingstoke? No mate, live 20 mins away from modelsport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robcopland Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 So reading the posts I guess it's really personal preference however stay away from tamiya connections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 5.5mm bullets, on everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnetbasher Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 EC5s...cant short them...and cant connect them up wrong... can also connect them up one handed..(with practice) and if you chuck your lipos in your kit box...they wont go KZZZRRRK POOOF ! when they find your mole grips ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
300bhp/ton Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I used to use Power Pole, but I think these are defunct now. So I've been converting to Deans. They are quite easy to solder and it's well worth giving it a go. You can buy a soldering kit for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I use XT90s on all my gear, rated to 90A so no worries about them melting, I got them on all my lipos 2s, 3s, & 4s that way I can use them in all my cars, savage xs to savage hp. I'm wary of bullets as one mistake & boom (my son uses the cars too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
covert Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Xt60 xt90 for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vr5fx Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 5.5mm bullets, on everything! This I've swapped most of my parts over to 5.5mm, just waiting for my new iron ans heat shrink to do the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trix Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 EC5, easy to solder, very safe, easy to grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockhopper Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Best and most popular might not be the same thing! Most popular would appear to be the Deans connector but the best is probably the XT60 style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghazghul Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Another vote for XT60 / XT90 - Decent size to grip to seperate / join. Secure once connected -Bullet style interface between connectors - Round "buckets" for soldering are a doddle compared to deans. - Heatshrink fits nicely. Basically bullets but a lot harder to short.... I won't say impossible as it'll be fate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Bailey Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Ec5 connectors on all my flight and drive packs and deans on all my rx packs. So I don't accidentally plug a 12s lipo into my radio gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnetbasher Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 you'd get really good range for a few seconds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big turbo Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 For a 1/10 lower power setup deans, traxxas or xt60 will be fine. Just what you prefer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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