Alternative to soldering?

[TimMo8462]

Just wanting to know if there is a alternative to soldering deans on to LiPo battery leads? Maybe a connector/clamp to connect them. Or if theres a converter for a deans to a banana connector? I'm having troubles getting my Deans to stay on these lipos.

 

[GRKSTL]

get the real deans connectors

 

[TimMo8462]

I would believe I have the "REAL" Deans connectors. I ordered them from Tower Hobbies. I would hope a company of their size would not sale fake ones. And never mind I found a connector/adapter for my issue. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=L5XGN303&P=7This is exactly what I was looking for.

 

[sharkattack99]

What batteries are u running?

 

[TimMo8462]

Sky lipos. The 12 gauge wiring is such a pain in the arse to solder.

 

[sharkattack99]

Yeah I know huh that's what's keeping me from buying hobby king liposuction don't want to solder deans on them lol.

 

[TimMo8462]

Do what I'm doing just get a converter cable.

 

[xll-SavageX-llx]

I got the sky lipos and the blue lipos both very easy to solder.
I had to up my temp from 750 to 770 to get good flow.
I wouldn't spend $30 on the adapters i would take my time and try to heat that wire up enough to get a good flow.

 

[fluxinator]

I say get some Flux paste , and DO NOT USE Lead free solder !!!!!

 

[xll-SavageX-llx]

Yeah works to.
I used 60/40 rosin core. has the flux right in it. But a little extra would hurt.

 

[fluxinator]

Yeah works to.
I used 60/40 rosin core. has the flux right in it. But a little extra would hurt.

It helps alot on anything above 12 awg wire the solder just gets soaked up if u put some extra flux on the wire. and helps you get super clean joints....

Howmay watts is ur iron ?

 

[sharkattack99]

Eh this hobby is expencive what's a few more bucks to make it easier on one self. What are those plugs called that come on the hobby king batteries by the way.

 

[fluxinator]

Eh this hobby is expencive what's a few more bucks to make it easier on one self. What are those plugs called that come on the hobby king batteries by the way.

The hobby king ones come with the XT60

 

[frddyj]

I say get some Flux paste , and DO NOT USE Lead free solder !!!!!

Sudi gave some great advice with the flux paste for electronics that most over look.


here is what you do:

1. cut the deans plugs off your esc and all packs and throw them in the garbage where they belong.
2. order 10 sets of eflight ec3 plugs for $7 http://www.helibuy.com/10-pairs-ec3-connector-set-male-female-p-565.html there are simple to solder, then snap into the plastic housing so no shrink tube is needed. they are rated for 60A continuous and just a great connector all the way around.
3. like sudrick said, get 60/40 .062" lead rosin-core solder (361 degree f melting point)
4. flux paste.
5. heat the iron to 400 degrees.
5. watch this guy do it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8aF3-4uBkQ

 

[sharkattack99]

was looking at hobby kings batts they use a 5.5mm bullet connector all the adaptors use a 4mm one darn oh well.