Motor connectors?

[Scouser]

Just got my new ESC and brushless motor delivered! Very nice too. The only problem is that Nosram have fitted push on connectors to the motor but there is nothing on the ESC wires. I know I can simply solder direct but these connectors will save me time and burned fingers in the future! They appear to be crimped on Corrally-esque affairs but I am having trouble indentifying them and therefore cannot find them in any shops to order more. Does anyone know the actual name of these type of connectors?

[Spencer Mulcahy]

I think they are called bullet nosed conectors but I would take them off and solder direct to the motor, as for the power wires get some corally conectors they seen to be the best at the moment.

[mark christopher]

yup bullet conectors, come with cheap speedo's, i have no idea why they supply them with the motor and not speedo, but as above bin then they are high resistance and to be blunt crap

[Scouser]

eers guys. I will pick up some corrally connectors to replace these ones. I dont fancy soldering direct on this motor, connectors will make a switch of motor much quicker at the track and I am crap at soldering!

[bigred5765]

why would u need to have connectors, most brushless once in no need to come out solder them its safer

[Spoolio]

Originally Posted by bigred5765

why would u need to have connectors, most brushless once in no need to come out solder them its safer

I know the answer to this so allow me...

If you route the wires through the centre of the rear shock tower, you will more than likely have to unsolder them to change the shock tower if/when you break it. Its way more grief than its worth especially if you do not have a talent for soldering (I know I don't).

Also, sometimes it may be beneficial to run a different motor depending on track layout and splitting the wires is just easier. Brushless may be a fit and forget maintenance thing but there are many other reasons to pull a motor.

[Spoolio]

Originally Posted by Scouser

Just got my new ESC and brushless motor delivered! Very nice too. The only problem is that Nosram have fitted push on connectors to the motor but there is nothing on the ESC wires. I know I can simply solder direct but these connectors will save me time and burned fingers in the future! They appear to be crimped on Corrally-esque affairs but I am having trouble indentifying them and therefore cannot find them in any shops to order more. Does anyone know the actual name of these type of connectors?

Glad you asked this question as its been bugging me for a few days now.

[Chris Harte]

What about using dean connectors. Male on the motor and female on speedo?
I am looking to changing my bullet connectors also.

[Chequered Flag Racing]

Originally Posted by Chris Harte

What about using dean connectors.

you could cut & shut 3 deans to make 2 with 3 spades

or

just glue etc 2 deans together and not use the 4th spade

emailed Deans Ultra Plug to see if they have a 3 spade connector coming out but their email is no longer in use

[Hog]

How about learning to solder?

It's not rocket science - and it gives you the best connection possible. Takes 10 seconds to unsolder a motor......

[Chris Harte]

I use a brushed motor so It could be feasible option the dean connector.

[neiloliver]

If running brushed I recommend the use of deans on the motor. I have mine on 50mm wires from the motor so it is nice and neat and you can get a 100% good solder joint on the motor, soldered at home in a nice warm kitchen. If you need to change motors in a 0°C Feb morning then it is easy. If you look at most peoples solder joints onto motors done in the field they are not usually very good. If there was a neat, small reliable three way connector I would do the same for my brushless in the 4WD. Of course this is all down to person opinion.

N

[Jonny_H]

Powerpoles for the brushless? They're modular, so you can stack as many as you want... I admit they're a bit bulky though; makes it harder to do a neat wiring install.

[Chequered Flag Racing]

Originally Posted by Scouser

I dont fancy soldering direct on this motor,

try these



Schumacher UK have the motor solder posts @ £3.98 a set
SP162810SP - HiPower Connector; 3pcs set

[mobile chicane]

Originally Posted by Chris Harte

What about using dean connectors. Male on the motor and female on speedo?
I am looking to changing my bullet connectors also.

I already do this with my brushless 1 deans and 1 corally males on the motors females on the speedo works well imo

[caneye]

late reply .. but this is an option .. pic from a dude in the US.

[bigred5765]

god that looks hideous,solder, surely its better neater and safer,
sorry just IMO

[ben]

Yep agree with you carl. Surely theres a better joint if you solder direct. Just like soldering your batteries in direct.

lil ben

[Mike Hudson]

Any banana can solder so anyone else should be able too it doesnt take much effort and is such a better connection

[Scouser]

I actually ended up using Mtronics 3.5mm gold connectors. It means I can switch between motors in no time at all and they have been faultless since fitting them. I can actually solder very well now but choose to make maintenance as quick and easy as possible for myself by having little, neat, strong connectors instead of waiting for the iron to get hot, desoldering and then resoldering. All that messing around can be a pain outdoors and when racing indoors the heats come round pretty quick, so time is of the essence! Kudos to those who choose the soldering route but it's not for me.