POWER WIRE ?

brettskywalker48 · 06-15-2012, 01:08 PM

Can any other type of wire be used for the battery lead instead of the silicone sheathed wires? As long as its equivalent gauge or maybe 1 the next gauge up? I'm looking for something more readily available.

UKHeliBob · 06-15-2012, 01:10 PM

Quick answer - yes
Slower answer - yes, but the silicone wire is best for the job because it is so flexible

brettskywalker48 · 06-15-2012, 01:37 PM

Can a larger gauge be used? If so, what is the max gauge that will work with stock motors?

Mega Stumbler · 06-15-2012, 01:50 PM

The stock wire is 24GA. I always replace it with 22. I would not try to use smaller GA than 24. The 22 fits very well if you are good at cleaning out the holes. The wire is easy to get. I carry it in my store and dylan has it in his.

(smaller numbers = bigger wire)

beeflyer2 · 06-15-2012, 01:52 PM

Increasing the wire gauge will not affect the motor. Just needs to be small enough to solder to the board!

I actually just replaced my power wires last night. Not sure what gauge...one size up from the stock wire is a good choice.

Mega Stumbler · 06-15-2012, 01:58 PM

1 size up from stock = 22GA.

jabu32 · 06-15-2012, 02:30 PM

+1

22awg silicone wire

koi-fish · 06-15-2012, 03:13 PM

Changing the subject, but only slightly, what is the gauge of the wires that are used on the Steve converter and on the throttle wire that usually is soldered directly to the board?

NCcraig · 06-15-2012, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koi-fish

Changing the subject, but only slightly, what is the gauge of the wires that are used on the Steve converter and on the throttle wire that usually is soldered directly to the board?

30 gauge is what I use.

brettskywalker48 · 06-15-2012, 05:12 PM

Thanks for the info, time to find some 22 gauge wire. Any1 still use the charger that came with the mcpx? Can u eliminate that tiny plug & splice the wire from the charger to the battery side wires???

UKHeliBob · 06-16-2012, 03:44 AM

Yes, you can use the adapter lead as a replacement power lead on the heli either by soldering it to the board having removed the original leads or by splicing it into the existing leads in place of the original battery plug. The adapter lead is available separately from the charger if you need to use the charger.

06-15-2012, 01:08 PM	#1
brettskywalker48 Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: south carolina	POWER WIRE ? Can any other type of wire be used for the battery lead instead of the silicone sheathed wires? As long as its equivalent gauge or maybe 1 the next gauge up? I'm looking for something more readily available.

06-15-2012, 01:52 PM	#5
beeflyer2 Registered Users Join Date: May 2006 Location: Woodstock, GA	Increasing the wire gauge will not affect the motor. Just needs to be small enough to solder to the board! I actually just replaced my power wires last night. Not sure what gauge...one size up from the stock wire is a good choice. __________________ Team Synergy

06-15-2012, 02:30 PM	#7
jabu32 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Indianapolis, IN	+1 22awg silicone wire __________________ Hello My Name Is Joe Blade mCP X BL - HP06V2 / Blade mCP X BL - Spin 16.3K / Blade 400 - DS760, 450MX / Trex 500ESP DFC - AR7200BX, 500MX / Trex 550e DFC - AR7200BX, 600MX

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koi-fish Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston, TX	Changing the subject, but only slightly, what is the gauge of the wires that are used on the Steve converter and on the throttle wire that usually is soldered directly to the board? __________________ /MSRX, MCPX, Nano, 1SQ, several 130x, Gaui X2, 300x, 450x, DX8, Harley Road King To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. "It's not getting any smarter out there, you have to come to grips with stupidity and make it work for you" - Frank Zappa

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06-15-2012, 01:10 PM	#2
UKHeliBob Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: UK	Quick answer - yes Slower answer - yes, but the silicone wire is best for the job because it is so flexible

06-15-2012, 01:37 PM	#3
brettskywalker48 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: south carolina	Can a larger gauge be used? If so, what is the max gauge that will work with stock motors?

06-15-2012, 01:50 PM	#4
Mega Stumbler My HF Map location Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kansas	The stock wire is 24GA. I always replace it with 22. I would not try to use smaller GA than 24. The 22 fits very well if you are good at cleaning out the holes. The wire is easy to get. I carry it in my store and dylan has it in his. (smaller numbers = bigger wire)

06-15-2012, 01:58 PM	#6
Mega Stumbler My HF Map location Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kansas	1 size up from stock = 22GA.

06-15-2012, 05:12 PM	#10
brettskywalker48 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: south carolina	Thanks for the info, time to find some 22 gauge wire. Any1 still use the charger that came with the mcpx? Can u eliminate that tiny plug & splice the wire from the charger to the battery side wires???

06-16-2012, 03:44 AM	#11
UKHeliBob Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: UK	Yes, you can use the adapter lead as a replacement power lead on the heli either by soldering it to the board having removed the original leads or by splicing it into the existing leads in place of the original battery plug. The adapter lead is available separately from the charger if you need to use the charger.