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Xt60 connectors 4s?
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unclebrudy
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Nah.
I use ec5 (xt90 equivalent). I'm also an electrician.
My personal thought is that if I use a connector that can handle more current than I need then I've lost nothing, but if I use a connector that is too small just once then I may well lose everything.
It's just not worth the risk to me.
Do as you will
My personal thought is that if I use a connector that can handle more current than I need then I've lost nothing, but if I use a connector that is too small just once then I may well lose everything.
It's just not worth the risk to me.
Do as you will
Sludog
Well-known member
I like EC5 better too. Nice tight connection. I have newer Arrma vehicles that the come IC5 standard which is compatible with EC5. My Arrma Kraton came with XT90 though.I use ec5 (xt90 equivalent). I'm also an electrician.
My personal thought is that if I use a connector that can handle more current than I need then I've lost nothing, but if I use a connector that is too small just once then I may well lose everything.
It's just not worth the risk to me.
Do as you will
XT90's all day long..???
I agree. I'd much rather use a larger connector than one to small to handle the current.I use ec5 (xt90 equivalent). I'm also an electrician.
My personal thought is that if I use a connector that can handle more current than I need then I've lost nothing, but if I use a connector that is too small just once then I may well lose everything.
It's just not worth the risk to me.
Do as you will
I'm a big fan of the EC5 connectors.
Both connectors use 5mm bullets and essentially can carry the same current. Either one is great!
XT90's are less bulky and are easier to push on and off, while still having a very snug fit IME.
I just prefer XT90's as they are easier to solder ???
RaceBash
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And re-usable... I was using EC3 connectors and switched to XT60 simply for the reusability. Only after switching did I realize that this size connector could be so easy to separate. EC3s are a PITA. My EB48.3 had EC5 connectors and they seemed much better but still not reusable.
I am still using XT60s at the moment even on the 48 but I don't detect a lot of heat after a run. When I tried to run 2S on the same 1/8 E-buggy I had heat everywhere, wires, connectors, everywhere. Disclaimer, I am running 60% throttle EPA because of my small track. The small track is what I thought I could get away with 2S.
Ive only really run Traxxas trucks in the past so have been used to using the Traxxas ID connectors, which are super easy when it comes to charging etc too. I find them easy to unplug and very convenient, however for my Tekno kit Im likely to go with XT90's.....
