I am changing out the electrical connectors to the 5.5 mm bullet connectors. Does anyone have a particular way to solder the connectors and an application recommencation to the shrink tubing installation?
I am changing out the electrical connectors to the 5.5 mm bullet connectors. Does anyone have a particular way to solder the connectors and an application recommencation to the shrink tubing installation?
Ted H. Wachter
West Florida Model Boat Club
East Texas RC Boaters
On this blog there is a video of soldering connectors:
http://rcboatsbypetere.blogspot.com/
I'm new to this, and just installed some on my lipos and motor, some pics are on this thread.
https://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...ad.php?t=13793
The battery and motor wires were pretty easy-- these were thick wires (about 10g), so I tinned the wires, then inserted them into the connector, then heated the whole thing up, then added a little more solder.
Key thing is to tin the leads before you solder them into the connectors.
On the shrink tubing, I used my gas stove to heat it as I don't have a heat gun--- worked well.
On this blog there is a video of soldering connectors:
http://rcboatsbypetere.blogspot.com/
-Chief
Thank you for the quick response. Just learning-electrics.
Ted H. Wachter
West Florida Model Boat Club
East Texas RC Boaters
You can eather hold the bullet connector using Vise Grip pliars or you can drill holes in a block of wood to hold them while soldering. A cigarette lighter or hair dryer works good on heat shrink tubing.
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Best thing I purchased for soldering was a set of helping hands. I was wondering around Harbor Freight oneday and spotted this thing and it helps a bunch. Best $6 i've spent in a long time. If you have a Harbor Freight near you def check it out.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=65779
Heat shrink needs: ( I use just a regular Bic lighter, for the heat shrink)
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=92300
O while your their grab a prop box
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=90243
All of the folks on OSE are the best. I really appreciate getting all of the great responses, as I am learning the electric ways. I will really have to work to mess up the installation after all of this great information.
Thanks to all that responded.
Ted H. Wachter
West Florida Model Boat Club
East Texas RC Boaters
I would recommend using a WOOD close pin to hold the connector. Using a wood close pin will keep all of the heat in the connector itself, and not transfering to additional metal objects (ie. pliers, helping hands)...
Later
Mike
I use a torch on mine. Fill the connector and stick the wire in to touch the bottom. I put my clip over the filler hole. Works fast and great.
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