pete90
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Post by pete90 on Jul 12, 2012 0:39:14 GMT 1
I'm going to a brushless Park motor, the 3 connectors are really loose fit with the connectors from the ESC. Do people normally solder these together? Thanks!
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Post by gigemaggs99 on Jul 12, 2012 5:54:16 GMT 1
I'm not 100% sure as I'm going to be doing the same in a few weeks when all the parts come in, but from what I've seen it seems like most people put some heat-shrink over them. This helps to keep the connections in place.
The stock SC LP brushed motor has a clear covering which looks like heat-shrink over the connectors between the Motor and ESC.
Hope this helps, if I'm wrong, sorry for the bad advice, this is just what I've seen and/or have been assuming. I'm still learning though.
Happy Flying!
EDIT: just had a 2nd thought, I would solder them together, seems like a bad idea if either the ESC or motor goes out, it would be hard to un-solder them in the plane. If you use heat-shrink you could just cut that off and then unplug the faulty part. Just an idea.
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Post by ginginho on Jul 12, 2012 8:59:24 GMT 1
I'm not 100% sure as I'm going to be doing the same in a few weeks when all the parts come in, but from what I've seen it seems like most people put some heat-shrink over them. This helps to keep the connections in place. The stock SC LP brushed motor has a clear covering which looks like heat-shrink over the connectors between the Motor and ESC. Hope this helps, if I'm wrong, sorry for the bad advice, this is just what I've seen and/or have been assuming. I'm still learning though. Happy Flying! EDIT: just had a 2nd thought, I would solder them together, seems like a bad idea if either the ESC or motor goes out, it would be hard to un-solder them in the plane. If you use heat-shrink you could just cut that off and then unplug the faulty part. Just an idea. Normal practce is to use bullet connectors such as these. Size them according to power draw. Cover with heat-shrink once connected. |
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Post by flydiver on Jul 12, 2012 16:14:02 GMT 1
If they are 'stock' 3.5mm bullet connectors and don't fit properly you just got a funky set on one side or the other. Motor>ESC connections should be a nice tight fit.
All this stuff is made in China and some of is not made very well. I've gotten some real cheap garbage from Hobby King that was only worth pitching.
You can solder the wires directly BUT be REAL SURE the motor direction is right before you do or you'll have to pull them apart again.
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pete90
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Post by pete90 on Jul 17, 2012 0:32:40 GMT 1
Thanks for your suggestions. I proved to myself that I'm not good at soldering so I pushed them together and taped them for an added layer of not-falling-outedness. Flew it yesterday for the first time and it went like a rocket compared to stock. Pulled my first loops and had a blast.
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Post by flydiver on Jul 17, 2012 1:16:54 GMT 1
You get better with practice. I was lousy before I started this sport. Now I'll tackle about any solder job. There are some excellent you-tube videos on general soldering and others specific to most adapters.
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hounddog
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Post by hounddog on Feb 1, 2013 19:50:19 GMT 1
I'm surprised the RC world still solder bullets.
Soldering connections has been frowned upon in all types of full size vehicle for years. Very bad practice.
Crimps are the way to go, by crimps I mean proper OEM crimps using the correct crimping tool and sleeves, not those horrible cheap Lucar spade types you buy in a set with with a pair of dodgy pliers / wire strippers from the local DIY store.
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Post by flydiver on Feb 2, 2013 0:42:29 GMT 1
Sure, Anderson Power Poles. Some people love them.
Most balk at the cost of the crimper (~ $50) and the size of the connectors.
Very good product though.
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