RoughRiderBX Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) I received the xerun 150a esc today, and it comes fitted with what i think are 3.5mm bullets on the motor side. Are these sufficient for the power it puts out? im worried if i change them i could void the warranty but if i don't i may have problems due to the high current. Is this safe? The motors a HPI Tork 2200 Thanks Jay Edited March 21, 2013 by RoughRiderBX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughRiderBX Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 I checked, its not right. I've bought a set of castle 6.5mm connectors which handle upto 200A now Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 3.5 or 4 mm? 4 mm are just about reasonable, at least one of my 1/8 trucks is still using them. 6.5s are better for a large set-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksprogis Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I Run 5.5mms on my wraiths Pro 4 and mmp On the slash with a 120a sc8 i run 6.5mm bullets , Overkill i realise but i prefer the connectors to never get near warm. Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltimateRC Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 3.5mm does seem very small for 150A! As said 6.5mm bullets are good for larger set ups.. they will stop the connectors getting hot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dink1000 Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 you do realise current is drawn and not given. 150A is just it's maximum allowed current draw the amount of current drawn will depend on motor and supply voltage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltimateRC Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 No, I think you'll find that the max draw can be up to 950A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dink1000 Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 i wouldn't count any sort of burst/peak current constant current is the only comparable data really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltimateRC Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Just pointing out that it will allow for more than 150A to be pulled.. I wouldn't want to run a motor which pulls over 150A constantly, that wouldn't be any good for the esc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitroracerdan Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Sorry to hijack but where's the best place to buy connectors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltimateRC Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 EBAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitroracerdan Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAZ Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 When I got my Xerun 150a esc and leopard 4282 2000kv motor, the connectors were the same size so no soldering new connectors were needed (which I thought was pretty good at the time ) I didnt realise until now that the connectors are too small. I think I might have some 5mm somewhere - should I bother soldering them on? I mean are the 3.5mm ones really to small for a 1/8 truggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arogon1235 Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 when i got my xerun 150a they came with 4mm bullets 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dink1000 Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 it really depends on the battery your running as the resistance of the motor doesn't change that much it's all down to the voltage applied to find how much current the motor will pull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAZ Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 when i got my xerun 150a they came with 4mm bullets Tbh I dont know what size they are - just going by what the op's said the size of them was lolit really depends on the battery your running as the resistance of the motor doesn't change that much it's all down to the voltage applied to find how much current the motor will pull Using 4s and 5s - i'll just change the connectors (it'll give me something to do tonight) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arogon1235 Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Tbh I dont know what size they are - just going by what the op's said the size of them was lo just checked they are 4mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughRiderBX Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 I upgraded them because they were getting hot, these were 4mm I think, but I got castle 6.5mm connectors, and they hardly heat up, so I would recommend the upgrade, the cars sold now but I know the new owner won't have any problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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