Plugs needed for 1950/8?

[standard_63]

What size plugs do I need to attach wires to a 1950/8? I can't really tell from the pics, but it looks like the plugs go right into the back of the motor?

Anyone know when Mike's going to get more 1950s? Should I get the hi amp 8 or no?

[squeeforever]

I wouldn't get a high amp. The plugs are 3.5mm BTW.

[coolhandcountry]

non hi amp is 3.5 mm male
hi amp is a direct solder or plug of your choice.

[danverz]

Ciao,
go for the hi-amp version.
The "normal" one has 3 female 3.5 gold plated connectors made by 2 parts joined together
by pression. It's easy to break off them. I broke off one of them early in my bashing.
Another thing I do not like about the "normal" version is that the current drawing can go
up to 100 Ampere and that 3.5 bullet connectors risk to be a resistent point for the current
flow. If just one phase has an higher resistence, makes the controller heating up.

So I say go for the hi-amp version, do not use any connectors, keep the cables as short as
possible, and finally use a silver solder pond.

Just my 2 cents,
Ciao,
Daniele

[squeeforever]

Originally Posted by danverz

Ciao,
go for the hi-amp version.
The "normal" one has 3 female 3.5 gold plated connectors made by 2 parts joined together
by pression. It's easy to break off them. I broke off one of them early in my bashing.
Another thing I do not like about the "normal" version is that the current drawing can go
up to 100 Ampere and that 3.5 bullet connectors risk to be a resistent point for the current
flow. If just one phase has an higher resistence, makes the controller heating up.

So I say go for the hi-amp version, do not use any connectors, keep the cables as short as
possible, and finally use a silver solder pond.

Just my 2 cents,
Ciao,
Daniele

I wouldn't worry about the connectors. If you are, just get the 5.5mm connectors. There rated for something like 200 amps I believe.

[danverz]

The problem could be about the connectors but it could also be about the
welding. Soldering the cables into the connectors and soldering cable to cable
is very different.
I also have to say you have to do 2 weldings for each cable with the
connectors, instead of just one if do not use it.

Do you often change the motor ? This is the only right reason to use
connectors. Any others are not techincal reasons :)

Ciao,
Daniele