Smithy111 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Im used to using deans but whats better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad8324 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Depends what model you're using ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevnmich Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Just asked my husband and he uses xt60's. He says they are easier to solder and finds them less fiddly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy111 Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 It will be for a brushless D8 with Tekin combo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurcyP Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I use deans, recently converted over from tamiya, massive difference, bit fiddly to solder and easy to warp making fitment a bit of a pain but other than no more of a hassle than tamiya is. XT60 seem to be a very popular choice now or bullets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksprogis Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Bullets would be best really . I run Xt60 on up to 4s Deans on crawler 3s due to weight Traxxas on everything else as they're good imo Not this topic again tho ...... Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad8324 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 It will be for a brushless D8 with Tekin combo You're running deans ?!?!?!?! Change to EC5's !! Asap before you melt the deans off and possibly blow your ESC/lipo. Been there and done that ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big turbo Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 For that ec5 or 5.5mm bullets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samshirley001 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 for 2s to 3s - deans for 4-6s - 6mm bullets for 8s+ 8mm bullets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy111 Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 I havent actully got the car or batts yet just planning ahead. Although im more after ease of use as I have run deans on up to 6S with MMM before never had a power handling problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-BEZ- Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 My thoughts on correct connector use are as follows: upto 100A - Deans/XT90/Traxxas 4mm bullets (not the corally "banana" ones) over 100A to 150A - Bullets ideally 5mm or bigger (ie EC5 5.5mm bullets etc) over 150A - 6+mm bullets (i can draw 250A through 6mm bullets with no issues) 8mm just for piece of mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deafty Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 (edited) Yup, words of wisdom there Edited May 6, 2013 by Deafty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraxxasMaxxUK Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I have always run Traxxas connectors in my RC cars on up to 6S 120amp only problem I find with them is they can disconnect on hard landings! I have also always used 8mm bullets in my helicopters and planes as they run 6S to 12S but I'm thinking I'm going to go back to bullets on the cars now as there easy to solder and hold together better! XT60 connectors was popular god only knows why? When you get some lipos with 10awg or 8awg cable and solder to XT60 there a night mare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deafty Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 That's why they have xt90's lol, but I prefer the Ec5.5's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzabruv105 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 I use deans, recently converted over from tamiya, massive difference, bit fiddly to solder and easy to warp making fitment a bit of a pain but other than no more of a hassle than tamiya is. XT60 seem to be a very popular choice now or bullets. Been told that you should solder deans connectors with the male and female plugged together which prevents them warping out of shape. Personally I use 4mm bullet connectors in my scte and it feels so much better. Scared the **** out of me the first time I connected up a battery to use it as didnt realise that I would get a small spark of electricity. Good old AJ re-assured me all was fine though. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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