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Excellent W.S. Deans T-connector replacements. Made from high-temp Nylon and gold plated spring connectors, both included in the injection mould at the time when forming the connector. The XT60 ensures a solid high-amp connection, perfect for applications up to and beyond 65A constant.
Hobbyking will begin to include the XT60 on all batteries up to 3,000mAh in capacity in the near future!
XT60, Designed by hexTronik to be more reliable and a better quality connection than Deans T-Connectors. There is no patent on the XT60 connector, we hope this product is sold everywhere in the world and dominates the market, reducing customers dependency on the over-priced Deans T-connector. Say 'No' to the Deans Connector profiteers, and use XT-60's!
IMPORTANT These are not cheap copied XT60 plugs. These original Nylon XT60 plugs can handle over 60A current for extended periods without exceeding 80DegC thanks to their better contact surface area. The plug is also less likely to deform or melt in comparison to copied non-Nylon XT60 plugs.
Genuine Nylon high-temp XT60 connectors. XT = heXTronik. 60 = 60A constant. We're the guys that designed this plug!
The battery capacity (5000mAh) or the number of cells (3S) do not matter, what matters is how much current you are going to pull from the battery. So it would be more interesting to know the C rating of your battery and the intended load. This kind of connector can sustain 60A continuously, a lot more for a few seconds. So if your steady state current is below 60A, you will be fine (assuming sufficiently dimensioned cables and good soldering). HTH
It's always best if you cover everything so you don't have any metal showing on electric parts. All it takes is a bit of bad luck and some conducive material and you have a really bad day (LiPo fire, model on fire, you get hurt from flashes etc.). My opinion :-)
Hi Paul the pins on the XT60 are 4.26mm diameter, so > 4.5mm shrink. You can use 4mm but you won't get it to cover the bottom couple of mm's of the XT60 pins where they meet the connector. I am using 5mm heat shrink (as I have a pile of it on-hand) and it works well.
hey Alan, I try to buy a packet of XT60's and 3.5mm bullets each time I make an order with HK so I get some stock built up. I also had the same experience needed an XT60 quickly LHS charged the same for 1 as I can get a packet from HK.
Hi wytsma, I am making a quadcopter from scratch. I got the main items (arduino, 30Amps esc, d2830-11 motor, 10x4.5 props, 3000mAh 3S battery)..But one problem i am facing is how do i connect all these things... Could you suggest components that are required for connecting all stuffs? I would be very thankful. Thanks! Krutarth
Hi Krutarth, offcourse you need a flight control board and esc's. Connect with 3,5 bullet connectors and use heat shrink tube to isolate.
I'm a fixed wing man so don't know the ins and outs of quadcopters. But the HK forum will help you...
Good luck!
Krutarth, the XT60 no problems, just be careful I think the battery you have is the Turnigy 3000mAh 3S, if this is correct it will have the 4mm bullet connectors on it. I would swap it over to XT60 anyway as almost all of my batteries are XT60's.
Hi, Krutarth! For power and signal connecting you need Quadcopter Power Distribution Board 9171000033, 9171000180, 9171000145, or 258000035* 3.5mm Male/Female Bullet Brushless Motor Extension Lead 015000037 (option), 3.5mm 3 wire Bullet-connector for motor 9001-AB,10CM Male to Male Servo Lead 258000011. Good luck!
You can use a arduino with a accleromter/gyroscope. there are lots of tutorals onling. But that is kind of expensiave and hard to do. i suggest that you buy a controll board they are about $20
Yeah, these will handle a lot, up to around 60 amps. But, to play it safe, stay below 50 amps. If you need to go higher, a set of EC-4 plugs will do the trick.
I tried to solder one of these onto a 10awg wire coming out of a Turnigy 5.0 LiPo. The wire seemed to TICK to fit properly into the connector.
Although i used the "heat both sides at the same time then let them fuse together" method the connection is not very nice. The cable is only about 1/2 in the connector and 1/2 out (since the connector is to small)
Is this ok or is there something i'm missing.
fica muito tempo quando se tenta soldar direto. Passa solda só* no conector, depois passa solda só* no fio. Aí* junta os dois e passa o ferro depositando mais solda. Assim vai bem rá*pido
Sã*o muito fá*ceis. Com o ferro de solda deposite um pouco de solda nos conectores. Em separado, deposite um pouco de solda nos fios. Coloque o tubo termo retrá*til nos fios, solde os fios no conector (a solda depositada anteriormente facilitará* muito esta etapa) e depois aplique calor aos termo-retrá*teis.
Hi wokstar,
you are absolutely right. Indeed it is important to know the maximum voltage these plugs can handle. In case the voltage is to high a strike through may happen. The manufacturer should give us a specification.
However, I think we won't get into trouble here because the voltage which our batteries provide is relatively low.
The total power will matter. Power = Volt * Amp. Therefore, if you use a 3S Lipo battery which outputs 12v at max 60A, the total power = 12v * 60A = 720W. So we need to find out what is the max power rating of this connector and make sure you don't exceed that power rating. Hope this is helpful.
wokstar, I might be wrong, but as I know the more voltage = the more amps! So if you double the voltage the amps will also double (tested). That means that if you will give too much volts to those connectors, you will get too much amps... Unless you add some kind of resistor. So it is the amps who kill, not the volts. Look outside at high voltage wires, I mean 5000v, 12000v. They are not so thick. If you want to findout more about this cheak out bullet train in japan, it works on electricity and had some voltage issues.
These connectors were designed to be used in the norm RC field so as long as you stay within the average RC range you should be good I will say that I have them on my hot glue gun and my monokote iron so that i can switch ez between them without crawling under my workbench to plug and unplug and I've had no issue's running 110v mains power through them and the connector doesn't get warm even after a hour and a half monokote job I also have one wired into my Truck battery for EZ connection to my Lipo charger.
XT60 are rated up to 60A constant current. If you run significantly more than that you will want to use the XT90 connectors. They are the bigger version of the XT60's, rated for a higher amp(90 amps) load.
XT60 are rated up to 60A constant current. If you run significantly more than that you will want to use the XT90 connectors. They are the bigger version of the XT60's, rated for a higher amp(90 amps) load.
XT60 can olny handle around 60A contuious current. So therefor you cannot. what you can do is use XT90 or wire 2 xt60 together. You may find that its just eayset to change your batteries and charger to deans, or XT90.
it should. you can use the formula I=P/V which would be Current= 1000w/48v gives you about 20.83 amps. these connectors can handle up to 60 continuous.
amenotep2 your ebike motor is 48v 1000w not the battery. Your battery is probably 20Ah 48v, in that case as long as your motor is drawing the rated 20.83amps (1000w/48v) then XT60 would be OK (as per robert's reply above using ohms law).
Valentin,
All is good and now I understand your reply.
Hopefully HK will start to stock them in the US warehouse soon. They are stocking more and more all the time.
MakDaddy, I did not intend an "anti-USA tone", rather I meant for hoping that the USA would be more progressive in adapting to a better system. I am proud to be an American and always want the best for America. And I understand positive changes always don't come easy or fast.
When RC enthusiasts in the USA realize that this connector is better than Deans or Traxxas connectors. Unfortunately that would be like waiting for the USA to shift from Standard (miles, inches, gallons, pounds) to Metric (kilometers, centimeters, liters, kilograms) system.
Valentin .. pps in the USA use those , they are way better then Deans. Mark only wanted to know when those items will be stocked in the USA warehouse. the XT60 were out of stock anywhere and now they are back in stock in the international.Unfortunately HK doesnt answer those forums. so no idea if when it will be stocked :-(
Haim, I'm sorry for my unhelpful response. I regret posting that reply because it did not answer his question. Perhaps I was venting my frustration that I had to order these plugs and pay more for the shipping than the product itself. I too, hope that these connectors will be readily available in the HK USA Warehouse as well as all local hobby stores. Perhaps the supply and demand curves are lagging behind.
Thank you all! I wanted to stay away from additional connectors, just another place of failure. I'm going with the Power Distribution that Hobby King sells:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__23 140__Hobby_King_Quadcopter_Power_Distribution_Board. html
I'm glad to hear these are great. Less work involved on my part. Even when I was going to make my own breakout cable I was going to eliminate the HXT connectors.
Thanks again!
I'm buying a Nano Tech 5000mAh, 25c, 4S battery. It comes with a HXT connector. I was planning to convert it to XT60 or should I just stick with the HXT connector? Which one offers a more secure connection (ie staying together and not falling apart).
According to eCalc my quad will draw about 68A at max throttle and 20A at hover.
Ben
The XT60 its very good conector for me and too much other pilots. Your quad draw about 68A at max throttle . XT60 is designed for 60A continuous drawing but for my opinion it's no problem for XT60 draw 68A for a short time. Connectors are tight and never fall apart , never ... either after crash. Its very good conector , but if you need draw high current as you write in your post, buy original,not cheapest ones.
Either one stays together just fine, HXT will handle more amps but I have drawn much more than 68 through an xt60 in bursts with no problems... Have pulled over 150A bursts through hxt with no problem :)
I replaced my hxt connectors with these and I'll tell you they are as tough as a bearcat to get apart which is a good thing not having to worry vibration would make them come loose. I have them mounted on my 12A & 20A Esc's, so don't worry that your wire may not be thick enough also on my 2200mAh 3s Lipo. They are made of nylon with gold plated connectors so soldering to them is done with ease and they make for a great conductor.
Hi tomekyo, these XT60 connectors are good for 60A continuous. I've had them upto about 72A, with no ill effects.
They'll handle 40A to problems at all.
Hope this helps
XT60 will handle 40amps no problems, just watch your cables are also rated/capable for 40amps or they will get hot! Always consider that when heat is produced you should also have some venting or the model can become like an oven inside.
Guys i"m buying the Turnigy nano-tech 6000mah 2S 25~50C for the Revolt 30 so what kind of connecters i need for the Imax B6 Battery Charger and for Revolt 30 Thanks
I've read the Revolt 30 comes with a T Dean plug. If thats right in order to plug this Nano tech on your boat you need:
1st solution solder T Dean Plug at the battery
2nd solution Buy this adapter
HXT 4mm to T-Connector Battery Adapter www.link (seach the site for Batt Adapter)
If you're not used to soldering get the adapter this way it's going to be easyer to charge.
I think the Imax comes with all the plugs you need
be sure to have a Dean T plug charge lead.
Somehow don't forget to plug the balance lead ;)
You can use XT60 with 80Amp ESC as long as your motor is not drawing more than 60amps continuous. XT60 as their name suggests are rated to 60amps continuous, at 80amps you would expect them to run warm :) 80Amps is getting serious, I would play it safe and use XT90's.
thx to all of you! *Alexander... so if I use a XT60 Battery Harness for 2 Packs in Parallel there souldn´*t be a problem with the XT60s because "current depends not on the battery, but on the motors "!?
Yes they will be fine - I use these with parallel packs and have run them to 80A regularly without problem. So long as there are good solder joints no problem.
hey,I have a short question for you guys.... I am using 4 "NTM Prop Drive 28-26 1000KV/ 315W" (NTM2826S-1000) with "9047SF Combo props" (074000002)and 2 "Zippy Compact 2200mAh 4S 25C Lipo Pack" (ZC.2200.4S.25. Can I use the XT60s or should I use XT90s!?
I hope someone can help me!?
Actually, max current depends not on the battery, but on the motors (especially that two batteries will be able to deliver the doubled current in comparison to hermit's estimation, which is good - batteries would have less voltage sag). Your motors can take 15A each at 9-pitched prop - 60A total. So, XT60 are completely safe - the motors never go to 100% in multirotors (some power is always reserved for stabilization needs).
Zack - no these are not in the United States warehouse. Great answer from you there Ben. The fact you don't bother with small things like these has what interest to anyone?
I would like to order your zippy 1800am 20c battery but it is not compatbile with ******** rc T-28 connectors. Do you have a product that can connect your battery to my plane?
Don the best thing for you to do is look in the Batteries and Accessories section. Under Battery Adaptors and find the adadaptor that works for you to change your conector to the one on the battery you are planing to buy. The other way is to change all of your conectors over from the one on this battery to the comon setup you are running now by buying the female conectors you need to do the change. here is a link to start you off in your search. product id # 604B-601A
Very Good connectors. However you still need to use heat shrink with them and use heavy guage wires. be carefull while soldering as the plastic will start to melt if you keep the iron on for too long. Suggest: use high wattage soldering iron.
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I bought two sets and I should have bought more to change over ALL my Deans plugs. They are very easy to solder since you can push the wire into the connector while heating. I changed over a few batteries with 12 Gauge wire and it fit nicely. They are easier to connect and disconnect than the Deans plug and the pin tension and connection is strong. I flew two planes yesterday (Mini Funtana and a Fun Jet), one pulling up to 45 amps for 5 minutes a
Dimension : Female side : L 20mm x W 15mm x H 8mm Male side : L 20mm x W 15mm x H 8mm Total Length when conneted together : L 33mm
plus no possibility of wrong polarity plus it's a very tight fit when connect together plus the design for the heat shrink tube placement is very good, making it a perfect seal for the wire (so there's no exposed wire/connector like the one that can happen with deans conncetor) plus/- Possibility of re-useable (disassembly), ONLY IF the plastic cover doens't metl during assembly/disassembly. But it's not as cheap compare with other type of connector - Be careful not to give the connector too much heat when soldering, the plastic cover can still melt - Still need some heat shrink tube - It's size is a little larger than Deans/T-connector
* Tips for soldering is same as soldering the deans conncetor, connet the female-male side together for easy assembly
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This is my favorite product from HK. I switched my entire hanger to XT60 because they are so much easier to solder and plug and unplug. Best thing since LiPo batteries. Well worth the time and money.
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Bought a few of these to test and am more than impressed, they're very very easy to work with... Much easier compared to deans plugs and much quicker. They are well thought out as there is space for heatshrink to slide down well over the contacts and they go together well enough to hold on to a battery in an emergency! There is a nice grippy area to pull em apart as well.
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