RC HOT TIP: Choosing the right RC Connectors

[@diggy2107]

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!

[@noahtheviking1]

those 150's look proper!!

[@cl-audio322]

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.

[@brettbogue6979]

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.

[@leorcc]

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

[@samkay268]

Leo van Miert can someone explain this joke

[@leorcc]

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]

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

[@RC_Trailblazers]

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]

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

[@danreynolds8028]

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!

[@estern001]

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!

[@FL-gg4dq]

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

[@PaulOff-RoadDownunder]

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.

[@pman9003]

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.

[@MotoMatt]

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

[@lsear2905]

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

[@joe6727]

+lsear2905 EZ soldering also

[@stevemoon2136]

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

[@LTT.Official]

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

[@rc3151]

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

[@georgevinc2581]

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!

[@TheLukey21]

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]

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

[@yoranvaatstra6249]

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]

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

[@FullSend93]

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

[@mickeyrietveld9249]

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

[@Jrtowns1]

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

[@RCInMotion]

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

[@Legoman585]

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.

[@adam11678]

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. ;)

[@SHAYEN-cd5qw]

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

[@creeperexplodes45]

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!

[@AlexandreFPV]

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

[@rc1hobbies325]

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

[@gerardscheffer8848]

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]

not if you solder them they way he explains.

[@jeremybaity7002]

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

[@timritchieblue]

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

[@briandorff1735]

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.

[@PaulOff-RoadDownunder]

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]

+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]

+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]

+Off-Road Aussie RC thanks!

[@ignasanchezl]

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]

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

[@kristofferrydquist8384]

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 :)

[@timossman143]

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]

Thank you very much Tim. :)

[@macelius]

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

[@damondavis842]

Nice clean and simple. Must have

[@vunoyt8107]

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

[@Nickysix6]

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

[@bushcrafter6416]

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

[@darkmatter2632]

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]

J.E. Rose we have this

[@S00rabh]

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.

[@KaziologyVlogs]

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??

[@techguru4u862]

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

[@NordicRC]

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

[@DojCity]

Helpful and informative video! Thanks, Vas!

[@kylechloeimagine4817]

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?

[@DragonflyImaging]

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

[@Oddish08]

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

[@philh3041]

Fantastic informative video Vas!

[@aliensanonymous5063]

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

[@atrociousvelociraptor7119]

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

[@ellettron3731]

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!

[@Cammy1230]

Great video, as you know I have moved from 6mm bullets to EC5 and haven't looked back. Realistically do you see a performance increase by eliminating a Y adapter.... Hmmmm...

[@AussieRCPlayground]

I will share my findings in a future video, but I think you'll be impressed.

[@HoldDaMayo]

+Cameron Nicholson I moved from deans to EC5 a year ago and never looked back, run EC5 on everything but my B5m lite.

[@Cammy1230]

+Mike Mayo Great choice! I couldn't be happier with EC5, can be a tad tight but thats forgivable

[@user-bs7hm6wi1g]

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

[@Spoogitywoogums]

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

[@ChrisHirner]

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.

[@franksantarcangelo1950]

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!!!👍🏻😀

[@raptr49]

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

[@EllePeterson27]

Incredibly helpful, very well explained thank you

[@epixwheelz5515]

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?

[@freebeenergy]

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?

[@martinlohrmann8250]

Great video

[@paulduffin131]

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

[@dothislaterdontprocrastina1396]

This was seriously helpful

[@avrahambrea1919]

can you make a video of your battery collection?

[@will_h10]

Are the xt90 connectors waterproof?

[@scotthorsman8]

Can you change the connectors on a Traxxas ESC without problems?

[@zlothra]

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

[@AussieRCPlayground]

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

[@katzda]

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

[@jasonbrown467]

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?

[@roadhog29389]

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

[@blackbirdrc8348]

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!

[@jantheman2001]

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.

[@bothorvardarson1321]

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

[@LS-yv8zh]

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

[@akboltayev]

Hi there, can you please help, i think you know, what will be if i plug to RC reverse plus and minus accumulator? I think something was damaged, because it was a little smoke. Know machine don’t work.. can i repair it bu myself? Where Should i look? Sorry for off top))

[@gerard5890]

Great advice , thanks

[@enoughisenough3748]

Can a damaged Deans connector cause my electric bike to lose power after riding for a few minutes? Can use some help please.

[@stebor3945]

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

[@justincase948]

Great info 👍👍

[@TheTylerjoy04]

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

[@ryandorman8005]

I moved from deans to ec5 2 years ago, last year I moved to xt90 (xt60 for crawler/flight stuff) and am perfectly happy to remain exactly where I'm at, the issue with ec5 and the xt150 from what I'm seeing is assembly and the hassle of keeping the solder just right so you can still get the bullets to snap into the housing, and while not an issue for most it's allot easier to accidentally short the 150 vs solid paired plugs , xt 60/90 no such issue's, really quick and hassle free to solder up. I'll gladly spend 1min dealing with heatshrink or liquid tape on xt 60/90 to avoid the hassle of ec5 assembly and cracking the plastic pieces. In extreme record attempt environments you may see a dif with the bigger far more expensive xt150, providing battery layout doesn't require you to run a jumper to reach everything anyway, for 99% of everyday use the xt90's are more than sufficient, have built in air cooling in the housings, and are affordable, xt150 not so much, as for castle, yeah they are huge and overkill unless your running a 1/5 scale and you would have to sell a kidney to finance a swap to them from another style if you had more than 1 or 2 cars and batteries. I do see the logic and reasoning behind the xt150, I just don't see the minimal reduction in resistance outweighing the increased risk of a direct short accident or the substantial jump in price.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

+Ryan Dorman Unless you deliberately force both connectors of the battery into each other, I honestly don't see how you can accidentally short out anything with the XT150s - they have a plastic sleeve over the connector. If you're referring to soldering them wrong, then that argument holds very little water because the exact same mistakes can be made with any connector if you're not careful. Regarding price of the XT150s, they cost me AU$10.57 per bag (5 pairs) and the XT90s are AU$10.11 per bag (5 pairs). Although you are technically correct in saying the XT150s are more expensive, I'm not sure how you see the extra $0.46 as being such an issue that it makes them less affordable. As far as the reduction in resistance goes, it's all relevant to the user and how important they deem it to be. It comes down to the application and the results they what to achieve. To some, this may not matter much, but to others, every little bit of extra power and/or efficiency they can squeeze out of the RC is crucial to winning a race, getting longer run times or just being the fastest kid on the block. I do agree that there's nothing wrong with using XT90s and they are suitable for most applications, but to me they still hold a disadvantage when it comes to running batteries in series.

[@chelseamoseley7189]

+Aussie RC Playground Interesting video, I just thought i'd mention that when I first saw the XT90 released, I went, hang on, an XT60 can do that, set up a 100A Watt meter (1600W rated, and comes with XT60s) and using some 250W and 65W 12v floodlights, setup a system with around a 75A draw @12v, after 5min the XT60 was basically @ ambient temps, so i added another pair of 65W floodlights, taking to almost 90A and it was hitting high 40s with a 20 ambient temp after 3min. I run a 120A ESC with them and have never had the Xt60s more than warm. Makes me wonder what XT90's can do? 120A con I'd think! On a side note, saw on HK a Multistar 20ah 6S pack LiHV, 2Ccon, 3Cburst with XT90s and 12AWG cables... HK must assign cables and connectors based on a capacity @ 20C formula, 16AWG is rated to 65A, XT60s are 60A, 3x20ah is 60A... and it's a lightweight pack, why add weight with heavy wires and connectors? (I also don't understand the long balance cables on Multistar packs, I shorten mine to ensure they don't have a meet&greet with my props.)

[@ryandorman8005]

+Aussie RC Playground digging back through the hk site your absolutely right, last I looked at them was right after your first mention of them and they were half the quantity, same $ in the us warehouses, also appears there has been a revision that thinned the housing a bit and deepened the groove the bullets snap into to alleviate some of the accidental solder whicking and assembly issue's, unless it's a misprint they may actually be cheaper than xt90 now. Still not something I plan on running, takes up more space, and inherantly not as idiot proof, and yes while you would have to work hard to short it, how often do people you know pick one up and check them out, 2 separated wires with compatible plugs in the hands of a looky loo = plugged in and shorted, remember that guy named murphy with a law written after him? it's a little piece of mind having a solid polarity keyed plug that more than easily handle's any load outside of a5th scale hv setup put on a connector, plus they take up a little less space, and are a little less involved or aggravating as far as assembly goes (the half cup design on the 60/90 is brilliant).

[@Enderkruemel]

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

[@Rich-yj4ub]

Aussie? Why does the X maxx use fusible links then? Will this setup (pluging red into black) work on the X maxx using the Hobbywing Max 6? Thanks, your always so informative.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Not sure what you mean... But if you're asking if the Traxxas connectors worth with the Max6 ESC, then the answer is yes. They should work with any ESC.

[@Rich-yj4ub]

Sorry for the confusion. I was wondering if the XT150 connectors would work on the Hobbywing Max6 Esc.

[@ryantoomey611]

What about Anderson Power-pole connectors?

[@armydlguy]

Ryan Toomey I use the powerpoles, a little pricey, but the best connectors IMHO

[@szabiesz5908]

I was like WHAAAAT??? Now I'm like: WOWWWW thats GENIUS!!!!

[@nedkelly1306]

I'm doing my first rc build and this just sorted my connectors. I was gonna go deans

[@ddd228]

I am a WS Deans guy, but now there is a better choice.

[@michaelross5674]

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

[@72Z15SS]

Great info!

[@brohoop]

EXCELLENT!! VERY HELPFUL!! KUDOS!!

[@etab83]

Good video but you didn't show the castle plugs which is all I use. In my opinion they are one of the best on the market.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

+etab83 I didn't show the Castle connectors because I don't have any. Plus, they are expensive and you still need a Y connector to run 2 batteries in series which renders their 200amp rating to be on par or bellow the XT150's rating. They do however gain that advantage if running a single pack. But as I said in the video, people will use what suits their needs and/or brand they prefer. I chose the XT150s because it suits my needs and budget. I'm not expecting everyone to change theirs just because I did, but hopefully you have some info that you can use to decide that for yourself.

[@NordicRC]

Thanks. Nice video. I learned.

[@lucasannio9320]

There nice those xt150 connectors but i dont like that they can be short circuited by connecting them together its just weird but theres advantages like puting them in series

[@TranceFur]

The way they're designed doesn't allow them to be connected incorrectly, unless they're installed on the batteries incorrectly. Which would be 100% installer error, not the connector's fault.

[@justintrinh8766]

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

[@radiovlogi]

Just melted a Deans connector. It does not like 120 amps constant, 240 burst. Oops. I think I'm getting them XT150s.

[@SharkStudio]

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

[@jameslittlechild9759]

What would you recommend for a hobby King ratler

[@craigmiller907]

great video sir👍 quick question i have a 3s 65c 5000mah lipo it's 3 to 4 months old but only used 3 times then put into storage voltage. could i buy the same 3s and use it in parallel with the 3 to 4 month old battery that was used 3 times

[@ignasanchezl]

Yes you can, you can actually run even different batteries in series as long as the voltage is the same.

[@ignasanchezl]

In theory you could even run. Something like a 5000mah with a 600mah, but i wouldt recoemend it. You can do it with a 5000 and a 4000 tho.

[@revparsons3tl]

good review

[@devilsoffspring5519]

4:01 you dismiss the 4mm bullet connectors very quickly, as if they're junk. These dirt-cheap connectors are easy to get, cost damn next to nothing in quantities of 10+ pairs, and are good for roughly 100A of current. Their only disadvantage is that they're quite stiff and difficult to connect/disconnect--a problem that's easier to manage if you slice the plastic connector housing in half, so they're separate :) A great dirt-cheap common connector for reasonably high currents.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Unfortunately those are not commonly used here (or in general) and are difficult to get. That's why I dismissed them.