RC HOT TIP: Choosing the right RC Connectors

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RC HOT TIP: Choosing the right RC Connectors
Here's another RC HOT TIP where I show you the connectors I have recently upgraded to and why. There are various different types of connectors out there and some are better than others for their own reasons, but my choice was made due to the ease of use and simplicity when running 2 batteries in series.
Hope you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching. :)
Where to buy XT150 connectors:
go.magik.ly/ml/ase/
Where to buy MaxAmps:
www.maxamps.com/
Where to buy Graphene Batteries:
go.magik.ly/ml/asl/
Aussie RC Playground Facebook page:
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@diggy2107 5 жыл бұрын

I have never seen anyone run in series by connecting two batteries like that and it makes so much more sense, awesome video thank you!

@danreynolds8028 5 жыл бұрын

Great job man! This is exactly what I was trying to understand. Very well explained. Gotta get those XT90s and XT150s. No sense to fool around with anything less!

@pman9003 8 жыл бұрын

Great video! Glad to see someone else putting out a good word on the XT150. I switched all my surface RCs to them about a year ago and never looked back. Easy to solder, very versatile and easy to disconnect. Best of all they are pretty cheap and come in 3 colors if you want to do motor/ESC connections as well.

@PaulOff-RoadDownunder 8 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing... my XT150's just arrived today from Hobbyking. I don't feel the need to be convinced with numbers.... common sense tells me it will be an improvement and will certainly make a much neater & adaptable install ! Many thanks Vas for your informative videos.

@brettbogue6979 6 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say I really appreciate your video. Just finished adding a Sidewinder 8th and figured it was the perfect time to change connectors. I used the xt150’s and won’t look back at those Traxxas connectors. Being able to avoid the “Y” connection is super nice too. Thanks so much for posting.

@FL-gg4dq 4 жыл бұрын

Finally someone did this. Thanks alot buddy! From Canada .

@MotoMatt 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. I will definitely be switching to XT150s now!

@noahtheviking1 8 жыл бұрын

those 150's look proper!!

@EllePeterson27 8 жыл бұрын

Incredibly helpful, very well explained thank you

@SHAYEN-cd5qw 8 жыл бұрын

RC HOT TIP was great thanks Vas I will try those myself.

@Nickysix6 8 жыл бұрын

Great tips in this new series, I like my traxxas connectors

@LTT.Official 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, I will definitely be switching over to xt150 just cause how easy it is to run them is series.

@DojCity 7 жыл бұрын

Helpful and informative video! Thanks, Vas!

@leorcc 8 жыл бұрын

I always laugh when I see ESC's on Ebay promoting 320A current, and fitted with a Tamiya plug.

@samkay268 7 жыл бұрын

Leo van Miert can someone explain this joke

@leorcc 7 жыл бұрын

Not so much a joke but an observation. Tamiya plugs are among the weakest plugs for RC. Though popular in older RC's, anything above 30-40 A and the connector just melts together. To claim 300+ Amperes and then fit a Tamiya plug on your ESC says to me "I put that number on the package but I don't believe it either" .

@TheZach78 6 жыл бұрын

That is sad, u gotta explain ur joke. Tho i am newbies but i got ur point ;)

@RC_Trailblazers 6 жыл бұрын

Agreed, I ran Tamiyas on my first RC I got. Only running a 7 Cell NImh battery I burned the crap out of one of them and it actually melted the plastic from the connector on the battery to the connector on the ESC.

@afrog2666 6 жыл бұрын

Will be fine in short bursts, and those ESC s aren`t rated 320A continuous..

@philh3041 8 жыл бұрын

Fantastic informative video Vas!

@stevemoon2136 8 жыл бұрын

Really great information, thank you for sharing. You've sold me on the XT150!!! Off to Hobby King I go...😉

@georgevinc2581 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info! I was getting ready to pull the trigger on the castle connectors but they are very $$$$ plus i love the way they disconnect so you dont have to use an adapter to run two 3s or 4s packs for 6 or 8s speed runs and ill save a bit of money i can put into my car/lipos etc... shame bc i just bought a big pack of deans connectors a few months ago but they have been heating up quite a bit! Im sure ill find another use for em! Thanks again for taking the time to share info with other hobby junkies! Take care n be safe!

@mickeyrietveld9249 4 жыл бұрын

Great video dit not know about the XT150 connectors and the were exactly what i needed. Thanks!!

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Love your explanations! Good job. Would love your opinion on the new ec5 that a lot of people and brands (like arrma) are using now

@estern001 3 жыл бұрын

God bless you, good sir! Love me some Aussies. American Sailor who's been to Perth/Fremantle and Sydney. I'm at the point of deciding on connectors for my, soon to happen, purchase of a Kraton 6S. I'm an old RC guy. My first Tamiya kit had a mechanical speed controller. Re-entering the RC hobby after 20 years. Lot's to catch up on. Great job!

@timritchieblue 8 жыл бұрын

Love my 6.5mm bullets, best way to run in series

@damondavis842 8 жыл бұрын

Nice clean and simple. Must have

@NordicRC 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Nice video. I learned.

@rc3151 4 жыл бұрын

This was really helpful... still not sure what to go witb but good to know to make an informed decision.

@Legoman585 8 жыл бұрын

great video that explains why my dads 6s battery always seems to have more power on the same Kraton setup as my 2 3s batteries with the joining connector. His has a lot less resistance in the overall setup.

@rc1hobbies325 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the “Hot Tip” on the ET150”s.

@dothislaterdontprocrastina1396 6 жыл бұрын

This was seriously helpful

@jeremybaity7002 6 жыл бұрын

I like the cable management capability of the xt150's. when you have a tight body on a smaller scale car it helps to be able to split the leads like the old banana plugs. Great vid!!! Subbed

@franksantarcangelo1950 8 жыл бұрын

As always I love the video I'm fairly new to the hobby I run deenes like you an have the same problems you did i'll be placing an order to Hobby King today for my new connectors thank you Voss Boss!!!👍🏻😀

@gerard5890 4 жыл бұрын

Great advice , thanks

@72Z15SS 7 жыл бұрын

Great info!

@timossman143 7 жыл бұрын

great video. you are right most people dont really think about something as simple as battery connectors, but since this video i will be saving this video and now subscribing. Hey you changed it up and brought attention to the small things in the rc world but also most important. Connector effects alot more then people might think, and i thank you again for bringing it to my attention. i am going to have to now go forward and figure out what set up i want to go with.

@AussieRCPlayground 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Tim. :)

@brohoop 4 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT!! VERY HELPFUL!! KUDOS!!

@S00rabh 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. These connector are good for RC but they are great for 3D printing. Specially JST type connectors for 4~5~6 pin. XT60 for Heatbed.

@vunoyt8107 8 жыл бұрын

I do agree, I have never had an issue with the ec3 connectors

@PaulOff-RoadDownunder 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this great video ! I've now changed completely to XT150 for my Arrma Kraton. SO much smarter running in series without the y-harness. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and ideas so others like me can learn, much appreciated !

@JAWS1376 8 жыл бұрын

+Off-Road Aussie RC ok so I'm getting ready to switch to XT150 for my Talion and Typhon. So I can solder to esc and take that little loop plug out? (running 2 3s) does the Arrma esc wires solder good into the XT150?

@PaulOff-RoadDownunder 8 жыл бұрын

+JAWS1376 Absolutely ! Yes & yes to your questions. You delete the loop wire completely, instead connecting the 2 batteries in series by plugging positive from one battery to negative of other battery.

@JAWS1376 8 жыл бұрын

+Off-Road Aussie RC thanks!

@justincase948 5 жыл бұрын

Great info 👍👍

@Jrtowns1 8 жыл бұрын

I run traxxas on my 3 cars now. Thinking about switching to castle plugs because of the size and easy soldering.

@cocorocko 8 жыл бұрын

great video thanx for the tip.

@adam11678 8 жыл бұрын

Never thought about the reason why but I have always preferred Deans for some reason. after watching I think I might have to change my connections. thanks for making me spend more money again. ;)

@Oddish08 8 жыл бұрын

Great vid! Could u pls do one on batteries, brands, types, hot tips etc.

@revparsons3tl 7 жыл бұрын

good review

@atrociousvelociraptor7119 5 жыл бұрын

Gunna get xt90 s for my two rc s even though Im only on 2s atm, forward planning!

@lsear2905 8 жыл бұрын

I like the traxxas plugs... good grip for fat/cold/slippery fingers!!

@joe6727 8 жыл бұрын

+lsear2905 EZ soldering also

@martinlohrmann8250 5 жыл бұрын

Great video

@MyPuppers 8 жыл бұрын

great info ! good vid

@macelius 5 жыл бұрын

Nice thing about Deans is they're solid and easily re-usable.

@gerardscheffer8848 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, that was really helpful. I never gave thought about the deans to be honest. But now I think I go change to XT90's because I always use a single battery. Great topic.

@gschaaf713 5 жыл бұрын

not if you solder them they way he explains.

@bushcrafter6416 4 жыл бұрын

!80 looks good, But already on ec5 and happy for now!!!

@creeperexplodes45 5 жыл бұрын

I'm changing the Deans connector on 3S lipo to a Xt90. A bit overkill for a 2250 mah 30c lipo but oh well. 😂😂 extra heavy duty!! But the XT connectors just seem easier to plug and disconnect with hurting your fingers!

@RCInMotion 8 жыл бұрын

Those red long ones go up to 80 Amps I run them on my electric 1/5th scale and they don't over heat at all. Maybe might go up to more, I've seen 120amp systems with those plugs

@KeyaanAli 4 жыл бұрын

I’m lost plz help!!! I need to find out exactly what the connectors are called in my traxxas ERevo 2.0? I’ve searched everywhere found nothing. Plz help??

@AlexandreFPV 4 жыл бұрын

I will buy a big battery that said "AS150". Is the AS150 is the same that Xt150 and work together ?

@briandorff1735 7 жыл бұрын

the red plug with the 4mm bullets are HXT 4mm. rated to 93A, they are super simple to solder and you can cut the plastic housing in half to make series connections like the xt150. I use these exclusively for my F3A pattern planes where 80-85A are typical, I use two 5S packs are wired in series to make a 10s pack. since they are banana conectors, they are great for lots of other uses too. you get a 10 pack from HK for about $4 USD.

@DragonflyImaging 7 жыл бұрын

Brilliant vid, Just looking at getting into electric planes (already doing ic planes) and was wondering which would be the best connectors to go with as a system. Thanks

@techguru4u862 8 жыл бұрын

you should do a video showing how to solder and assemble xt150s.

@kristofferrydquist8384 8 жыл бұрын

Good video and very helpful. I would have loved small written notes on your board stating which one is which, I watched it all but my memory is short :)

@paulduffin131 4 жыл бұрын

I use the link wire set up and I'm having trouble with power so got myself some xt150s, still to fit them but should be good on my hyper7 max8 thank for the hood advice

@nunu4692 4 жыл бұрын

mind blown

@TheLukey21 8 жыл бұрын

Started with deans and im now using xt60's used them to connect two 4500 45c 2s in series on a 1/8th truggy and both battery's come back pretty warm but connectors handle the current fine and stay cool

@mazpr2025 7 жыл бұрын

TheLukey21 Got Deans on the ARRMA pulling 6S, cables and connectors cool to the touch.

@yoranvaatstra6249 6 жыл бұрын

same thing for me, 6s on a buggy doing some speedruns and laps round the block and still is cool to the touch as you said

@sp0tty792 6 жыл бұрын

Can i run my talion with xt60 too? All my lipo are xt60

@FullSend93 6 жыл бұрын

Peter Pascal yea you should be fine. I always prefer to use xt60s or ec5s

@Enderkruemel 6 жыл бұрын

I only have XT60 connectors and I like this Type for my brushless 40A rc Carl and my 4s racing copter

@cl-audio322 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Vas. You sold me on converting to XT150 and I have watched this vid and your xt150 soldering video. The only thing you left out is a detailed section on what gender and housing to use on charger leads, battery, and esc to duplicate what you did. Even a picture of each would suffice. I have spent quite a bit of time searching the internet and info on this topic is scattered, inconsistent and conflicting with each other. Thanks mate. The way I'm putting it all together in my mind is: ESC: Female large red housing, Male skinny black housing Batteries: Female skinny red housing, Male large black housing Charger lead: Female large red housing, Male skinny black housing If that's not right, I'm totally lost.

@Spoogitywoogums 8 жыл бұрын

The hobbyking bullet connectors are called "banana" connectors. If you put rubber sealer in the ends around the wires they're basically waterproof when connected

@ggjflyguy 6 жыл бұрын

good info thanks

@AussieRCPlayground 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Thanks for watching. :)

@stebor3945 8 жыл бұрын

XT90 with Anti-Spark are for me the best connectors. Protects your Electronics!!!

@freebeenergy 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for video! I'm newbe in models world and what i want to know is, why you use for + mama connectors & for - papa ones. Isn't it maybe better to use for the source, also battary mama, cause they are more insolate, and ESC-in papa. For ESC-out again mama? Or do I'm wrong thinking?

@ChrisHirner 3 жыл бұрын

used to use traxxas connectors, its like a deans but harder to use. The only really good thing about traxxas connectors is they will make you get much better at soldering. Not a horizon fanboy but i do like the ec5 dont get me wrong though xt90 looks pretty good when one of my ec5 bullets pulls out when i yank a cord when they are hot. I guess they all beat using electrical tape to keep your wires together.

@ellettron3731 Жыл бұрын

After watching this 4 years ago, I switched solely to xt150, benn using ever since and have had 0 problems. I’m suprised people don’t switch I’ve yet to see an rc other than mine with the 150’s..everyone seems to be using the piddly EC5..Hah!

@justintrinh8766 8 жыл бұрын

where do you buy those quality deans/ star 2 to 1 adaptors? I need some for my Yeti XL

@darkmatter2632 6 жыл бұрын

I'm looking for quick connects to use with solar power. Looks like the solar crowd borrows lots of tech from the rc crowd, with good reason. Great vid & explanation. Thanks mate !

@roseli9869 6 жыл бұрын

J.E. Rose we have this

@aliensanonymous5063 4 жыл бұрын

I'm pushing out 50 volts but only 20 amps, the Deans connector will work for that? I'm using xt60.

@jasonbrown467 4 жыл бұрын

i happen to have rc stuff, but i am planning on using high amp connectors for my solar setup. i am building and testing setup right now. anyways i would like to find a 300 amp connector, do they exist for rc grade applications?

@raptr49 3 жыл бұрын

XT30s are great for applications requiring less than 30 amps for smaller builds where space is an issue.

@LawrenceTimme 8 жыл бұрын

I have xt90 on all mine including 1/10 buggy :P

@user-bs7hm6wi1g 2 жыл бұрын

What soldering iron are you using to do your joins? Im burning the plugs trying to get the solder to flow.. got a propane soldering iron and an 80w electrical one... the solder joins are below average and ive just starting to get into the hobby

@photographermatt 7 жыл бұрын

I'm liking the XT150 👌 excellent video Subbed 👍

@avrahambrea1919 8 жыл бұрын

can you make a video of your battery collection?

@epixwheelz5515 5 жыл бұрын

My rc runs a tamiya connector for my batterys and always wonderd why are there so many different types of connectors and of what you use really matters?

@bradarthur5692 7 жыл бұрын

great video👍. I love the series connection thats possible with the XT150's. I appreciate the information and since seeing this video I've decided the XT150's are the best way to go . Just a quick question if you dont mind, I would assume that if connecting XT150's in parallel you'd still need a standard parallel connector similar to a deens type?

@jantheman2001 6 жыл бұрын

My losi dbxl-e destroyed the deans side of the ec3 to deans converters and the deans on the batteries, Going to be changing all my batteries to ec5 now.

@roadhog29389 8 жыл бұрын

The red plug is a HXT4, I personally use them on all my stuff as they are child's play to solder, idiot proof if you solder them up correctly and can do at least 80A in my experience

@michaeldev5962 8 жыл бұрын

darnit in here again watching your videos costing me money vasco lol but man i like this xt150 thanx for this video nowni know what connectors to get

@popwall4297 4 жыл бұрын

michael dev don't use cuss words it gives people the impression that R.C' S are lower class and we're not

@kylechloeimagine4817 5 жыл бұрын

I see you're wiring your batteries in series. Is it possible to use the XT150 Connectors for two batteries in Parallel? Without using a Y adapter?

@blackbirdrc8348 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man I know this is an old video but i'm looking to convert all my batteries and ESCs to one connector (currently I've been using adapters) I have 2s all the way up to 6s. The smaller 2-3s batteries would be fine with the bigger xt90/ec5 connectors right? Pardon the dumb question but i'm suuuuper green when it comes to amps and stuff like that. I figure since I only want to use one connector and have big 6s packs the bigger xt90/ec5's would be the best bet. Any info would be great!

@TheTylerjoy04 6 жыл бұрын

If I Do it that way, Using Xt150 connectors & connect in series Will Increase my run time also?

@LS-yv8zh 5 жыл бұрын

I have a very old almost 20 years on a 1/10 truck on Tamiya connectors no problems its only 7.2 nimh 3000mah pack but i hear so much hate on them, just saying they hold up well for the right job

@katzda 5 жыл бұрын

Can you use 7AWG with XT150? I wasn't able to google anywhere the biggest wire they can be used with.

@michaelross5674 4 жыл бұрын

Hey bro im new to this ...???? I have a redcat blackout xte. Im having problems cause everything has different connectors the las pair you showed can you use them with smaller wire like on 2s. ??? I think i want to switch connectors i currently use the 4mm bullet/bananna and deans .. Its a pain in the ass wanted to know if the last pair is pretty much good for everything

@jameslittlechild9759 8 жыл бұрын

What would you recommend for a hobby King ratler

@SharkStudio 5 жыл бұрын

Could you please link your cutting mat? I really like that color :) Thanks!

@ignasanchezl 7 жыл бұрын

I've always liked the idea of plugging batteries in series with bullet style connectors, however the danger of being able to plug them wrong (Short circuit a battery on itself or closing the circuit between 2 batteries) makes me regret them. Also the use of right sized or over sized connectors will mitigate the multi connection points "bottleneck" problem.

@Subsessor 5 жыл бұрын

yeah i really think, someone's going to blow himself up, shorting a battery...

@armydlguy 6 жыл бұрын

I use Anderson Powerpoles for my airplanes.

@zlothra 5 жыл бұрын

Currently using Dean's (50A), was going to swith to XT60 (60A), but I think I may try out XT150 instead

@AussieRCPlayground 5 жыл бұрын

I love them. Been using them now for over 2 years and haven't looked back.

@bothorvardarson1321 6 жыл бұрын

Hey dude. You are the reason why I bought my ARRMA TYPHON a while a go ;-D but now I`ve got a problem, one of the wires from the ESC went in to one of the gears, so sparks went flying like f..k :-( but I can`t find any new wires to replace it, do you know what to do? kind regards