Anybody knows how these RC connectors are called? - Page 1
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author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 14, 2015, 09:48:23 pm
content: I used them in my RC batteries and now need more but couldn't find any. They are rated for high current and are easy to insert and remove.

author: daybyter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 14, 2015, 11:02:22 pm
content: Looks like some sort of XT connector?Like those XT60 as an example?http://hobbyrc.en.alibaba.com/product/513616827-213091953/XT60_Connecter_XT60_Plug.htmlhttp://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9572__Nylon_XT60_Connectors_Male_Female_5_pairs_GENUINE.html

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 15, 2015, 12:00:24 am
content: Yes, the XT60 came up in my search and they are similar but different shape

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 15, 2015, 12:32:29 am
content: They look very oldCant say ive seen them before.You might be better changing to XT60, they only cost like $3 for 5

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 15, 2015, 03:21:07 am
content: Quote from: Psi on March 15, 2015, 12:32:29 amThe new batteries arrived with EC3 connectors but I don't like it, requires too much force to connect and disconnect. Are the XT60 better in that respect?Also the XT60 have exposed contacts at the back which require shrink tubing.My old connector (got them about 10 years ago) do not require shrink tubing and have springy contacts that were smooth to connect/disconnect, there were not cheap though.

author: daybyter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 15, 2015, 04:14:11 am
content: You might want to look at the tamiya connectorshttp://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9911__Tamiya_style_connector_Male_Female_10cm_5pairs_bag_.htmlOr gold connectors plus housinghttp://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9284__HXT_3_5mm_Gold_Connector_w_Protector_10pcs_set_.htmlI would just order some shrink tube, though.

author: Richard Crowley
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 15, 2015, 04:38:05 am
content: "Bullet connectors" appear to continue to be quite popular and available in most places that sell R/C hobby stuff.For example:http://www.hobbypartz.com/79p-10159.htmland a great many more

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 15, 2015, 10:38:37 pm
content: I went today to a local hobby store and asked,. The guy recognized them immediately. Astro Zero Loss.

author: marshallh
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 15, 2015, 11:02:02 pm
content: All depends on the current you expect to push through the motor. My first R/C a decade ago had Tamiya connectors, one I had recently with a ridiculous brushless motor took 2 packs in series with Deans connectors. Even the Deans got hot.

author: Richard Crowley
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 15, 2015, 11:17:03 pm
content: Those "Deans" connectors look pretty flaky compared to proper machine-screw round terminal connectors. They appear to depend on the plastic shell to maintain contact between the "male" and "female" flat terminals. A rather poor connector design on several counts, IMHO.

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 15, 2015, 11:53:23 pm
content: Quote from: Richard Crowley on March 15, 2015, 11:17:03 pmAnd they require shrink tubing at the back. I prefer protection by the shell itself like the Zero Loss or EC3.

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 16, 2015, 08:52:22 am
content: At $11 for one they are pretty expensive

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 17, 2015, 04:29:52 pm
content: Quote from: Psi on March 15, 2015, 12:32:29 ami just bought 20pair of them $16 frm ebay china. less than $1 per pairEdit: along with dean and ec3 that seem dont require shrink tube.ec3 price is the same price as xt60 but the dean is 3 times cheaper. I like dean frm the look it has more metal and spring metal at the back to push contact.Shrink or not shrink no problem with me,if they get hot,i'll parallel them,i ordered more than i need.

author: ConKbot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 17, 2015, 04:47:49 pm
content: The connectors in the first post are nice, look at the hyperboloid contacts in the female. Usually you just see crude pin in socket connectors for RC stuff, but that's what high end tyco/amphenol/glenair connectors use for low resistance, low insertion force contacts. If the TS can stomach the cost, then my all means stick to them.

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 20, 2015, 12:36:59 pm
content: Quote from: ConKbot on March 17, 2015, 04:47:49 pmYes, I got only two new batteries and now that I know the name I know where to get the connectors.