RC-Monster Forums - View Single Post - what's everyone's battery connector of choice?

BrianG · 05.09.2008, 10:13 AM

Depends on the current. Deans for anything that's going to draw ~30A continuous/100+A peak. For higher currents, either direct solder or 5.5/6mm bullet connectors.

The bad thing about bullets is that they are harder to "key" to prevent misplugging. And even if you do alternate the male/female ends, the battery side connectors can accidentally short on something when disconnected.

Deans really should make a larger connector. Make it the same way, just a little heftier and a little longer to make it easier to grip.

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BrianG RC-Monster Admin Offline Posts: 14,609 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Des Moines, IA	05.09.2008, 10:13 AM Depends on the current. Deans for anything that's going to draw ~30A continuous/100+A peak. For higher currents, either direct solder or 5.5/6mm bullet connectors. The bad thing about bullets is that they are harder to "key" to prevent misplugging. And even if you do alternate the male/female ends, the battery side connectors can accidentally short on something when disconnected. Deans really should make a larger connector. Make it the same way, just a little heftier and a little longer to make it easier to grip.