Connectors

1157 · 07-15-2012, 11:08 AM

Im putting together an Align 550 with a 600MX motor and CC Ice 100/BEC Pro. I'm using Deans on my 500 and smaller helis. I was told I should use better connectors with this application. If that's the case, what should I use?

amonra50 · 07-15-2012, 11:31 AM

EC5 connectors are a good choice.

moparherb · 07-15-2012, 01:34 PM

+1 on the EC5. Great connector and no spark at least external spark.

1004ron · 07-15-2012, 01:35 PM

And another +1 on the EC5 for this heli.

I've just recently changed my 450's over to EC3's.

1157 · 07-15-2012, 03:37 PM

EC5 it is then. Thank you all.

Bking1340 · 07-16-2012, 11:34 AM

ec5 +1

hidaven · 07-16-2012, 03:15 PM

EC5+1 have them on my 4s and up setups.....

1157 · 07-16-2012, 03:57 PM

You guys are making me want to switch over my Trex 500 and Protos 500 as well.

1004ron · 07-16-2012, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1157

You guys are making me want to switch over my Trex 500 and Protos 500 as well.

Once you've used the EC5's on your 550, I'm pretty sure that you'll be doing just that.

Fredneck · 07-16-2012, 04:19 PM

Switched from EC5's to Anderson Power Poles. Not looking back.

Had to go there.
I should clarify. I use APP's for battery connections, but I use EC5 bullets for the motor to ESC.

Mathieu · 07-17-2012, 10:08 AM

switched to the XT60 and it works well so far.

pjuran · 07-18-2012, 09:56 AM

EC5s on anything greater than 3S is my rule of thumb

Mathieu · 07-19-2012, 03:09 PM

ok now, you guys have started to scared me with my XT60...
And wondering if I should change back to EC5.

The reason I switch from EC5 was because the metal inside the plactic connector was sticking out and I shortcut 2 battery while handling them.
I found that the metal part get loose inside the blue plastic over time.

But now, the XT60 may not be high enough in current.

I have about 300 flight (still learning, no hard 3D) so I am sure it is fine for now but when I will practice inverted, the current will probably spike (although, in governor mode, should be limited).

Not sure what to do now...!

amonra50 · 07-19-2012, 03:50 PM

The metal should not be sticking out and they don't typically work loose over time as you describe. Either they were not assembled correctly or you had some bad knock off EC5, there are a lot of cheap copies on the market.

The real ones are the eflite brand and the metal part pushes into the blue plastic from the back.

Before I knew the difference, i ordered some ec5 plugs from HeliDirect but they were manufactured in such a way that the cable had to be inserted though the blue connector, the metal pin soldered on, and then the cable pulled back through while the metal was supposed to be pushed in from the front.

I had nothing but bad luck with those knock offs, they didn't even fit properly with my other "real" EC5 plugs so i got rid of them and I stick with the eflite brand that I buy from horizon.

Raydee · 07-19-2012, 05:42 PM

Ther newer EC5's from Hobby King work great, they are identical to the Eflite EC5's.

Phaedrus · 07-20-2012, 09:41 AM

I've gone to Anderson Power Poles. Wicked easy to set them up and they provide a solid connection. I use them in my helis and pattern planes. Handle the loads easily and are always at ambient temperature when I land. Buy the proper crimper too. It is essential to getting a perfect connection.

Mathieu · 07-20-2012, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amonra50

The metal should not be sticking out and they don't typically work loose over time as you describe. Either they were not assembled correctly or you had some bad knock off EC5, there are a lot of cheap copies on the market.

It could really be that I did not assembled properly as I put them up last year on my first heli. Also my solder iron is not powerful enough I think (60W) for the 10/8AWG.
I will order some from HK and try again.

Thanks for your comment and explanation on the EC5 assembly.

Do you guys use 8AWG or 10AWG with EC5?

ghostrider414 · 07-24-2012, 10:24 PM

EC5's all the way love them !

fuzion · 07-25-2012, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mathieu

It could really be that I did not assembled properly as I put them up last year on my first heli. Also my solder iron is not powerful enough I think (60W) for the 10/8AWG.
I will order some from HK and try again.

Thanks for your comment and explanation on the EC5 assembly.

Do you guys use 8AWG or 10AWG with EC5?

just last week i fitted a 8awg cable on a hobbyking ec5. i think it had room for even thicker cable, the 8 went in ok.

07-15-2012, 11:08 AM	#1
1157 Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA	Connectors Im putting together an Align 550 with a 600MX motor and CC Ice 100/BEC Pro. I'm using Deans on my 500 and smaller helis. I was told I should use better connectors with this application. If that's the case, what should I use?

07-15-2012, 11:31 AM	#2
amonra50 Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ohio	EC5 connectors are a good choice. __________________ Align TRex 450 Sport FBL - Skookum SK720 - Hitec HS-5065MG Cyclic - Futaba S9257 Tail - HW Pentium 40A - Scorpion HK-2221-8 Align TRex 550 V2 FBL DFC - Skookum SK720 - Align DS610 Cyclic - Align DS650 Tail - HW Platinum Pro 100A ESC - Align 600MX

07-15-2012, 01:35 PM	#4
1004ron Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Louisville, KY	And another +1 on the EC5 for this heli. I've just recently changed my 450's over to EC3's. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. SAB Goblin 700 - CCHV120 - BEC Pro - AR7200BX - TM1000 / T-Rex 450 Sport - 3GX - Tarot head / 450 Pro - GT5 - Tarot head / T-Rex 550 V2.1 - CC100 - BEC Pro - AR7200BX - TM1000 /

07-16-2012, 04:19 PM	#10
Fredneck Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fredericksburg, VA	Switched from EC5's to Anderson Power Poles. Not looking back. Had to go there. I should clarify. I use APP's for battery connections, but I use EC5 bullets for the motor to ESC. __________________ *Logo 500* *Logo 600*

07-17-2012, 10:08 AM	#11
Mathieu Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada, BC, Vancouver	switched to the XT60 and it works well so far. __________________ T-Rex 550E BeastX + DX8

07-15-2012, 01:34 PM	#3
moparherb Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fulton, NY	+1 on the EC5. Great connector and no spark at least external spark.

07-15-2012, 03:37 PM	#5
1157 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA	EC5 it is then. Thank you all.

07-16-2012, 11:34 AM	#6
Bking1340 Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: South Africa	ec5 +1

07-16-2012, 03:15 PM	#7
hidaven Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NJ	EC5+1 have them on my 4s and up setups.....

07-16-2012, 03:57 PM	#8
1157 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA	You guys are making me want to switch over my Trex 500 and Protos 500 as well.

07-18-2012, 09:56 AM	#12
pjuran Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New York, NY	EC5s on anything greater than 3S is my rule of thumb

07-19-2012, 03:09 PM	#13
Mathieu Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada, BC, Vancouver	ok now, you guys have started to scared me with my XT60... And wondering if I should change back to EC5. The reason I switch from EC5 was because the metal inside the plactic connector was sticking out and I shortcut 2 battery while handling them. I found that the metal part get loose inside the blue plastic over time. But now, the XT60 may not be high enough in current. I have about 300 flight (still learning, no hard 3D) so I am sure it is fine for now but when I will practice inverted, the current will probably spike (although, in governor mode, should be limited). Not sure what to do now...! __________________ T-Rex 550E BeastX + DX8

07-19-2012, 03:50 PM	#14
amonra50 Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ohio	The metal should not be sticking out and they don't typically work loose over time as you describe. Either they were not assembled correctly or you had some bad knock off EC5, there are a lot of cheap copies on the market. The real ones are the eflite brand and the metal part pushes into the blue plastic from the back. Before I knew the difference, i ordered some ec5 plugs from HeliDirect but they were manufactured in such a way that the cable had to be inserted though the blue connector, the metal pin soldered on, and then the cable pulled back through while the metal was supposed to be pushed in from the front. I had nothing but bad luck with those knock offs, they didn't even fit properly with my other "real" EC5 plugs so i got rid of them and I stick with the eflite brand that I buy from horizon. __________________ Align TRex 450 Sport FBL - Skookum SK720 - Hitec HS-5065MG Cyclic - Futaba S9257 Tail - HW Pentium 40A - Scorpion HK-2221-8 Align TRex 550 V2 FBL DFC - Skookum SK720 - Align DS610 Cyclic - Align DS650 Tail - HW Platinum Pro 100A ESC - Align 600MX

07-19-2012, 05:42 PM	#15
Raydee Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY	Ther newer EC5's from Hobby King work great, they are identical to the Eflite EC5's. __________________ Logo 500se VBar Pro 5.3 Align Trex 700 DFC HV Vbar Pro 5.3 Align Trex 500 EFL Pro Mini Vbar 5.3 Outrage Fusion 50 6s Vbar Pro 5.3

07-20-2012, 09:41 AM	#16
Phaedrus Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SOCAL - USA	I've gone to Anderson Power Poles. Wicked easy to set them up and they provide a solid connection. I use them in my helis and pattern planes. Handle the loads easily and are always at ambient temperature when I land. Buy the proper crimper too. It is essential to getting a perfect connection. __________________ AMA Leader Member Team Futaba Raptor 90SE/YS91ST - T550E FB - T550E FBL w/CGY-750

07-24-2012, 10:24 PM	#18
ghostrider414 Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Western NC	EC5's all the way love them ! __________________ Jerry AMA # 891553 SpekTrum DX8

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