My first time soldering ec5 connector to ESC. connects okay to battery, but my shrink didn’t cover completely...?
Is this safe enough?
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For EC5 connectors, I find that you can get away without using heat shrink. However, from the looks of your pics, the connector doesn't seem to be seated all the way into the plug. It should sit flush - not with the end sticking out. Are you sure you're using the kind of plug that are designed for theconnector plugs to be pushed in from the bottom instead of the top?
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I used these
And I assume after watching video inserting from behind is correct
And I assume after watching video inserting from behind is correct
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From what I can ? in your photo, they look like the kind that are installed from the back. ?
Did you hear a click or pop when you pushed them in? That usually lets you know they are fully seated.
Did you hear a click or pop when you pushed them in? That usually lets you know they are fully seated.
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This ^ they are nowhere near being far enough into the connector, some guys find it easier to go in the other way.
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I've used those exact kinds of connectors from Maclan. They're indeed supposed to be inserted from behind. Like slick2500 mentioned, you should hear a click when it's seated properly. I would remove the heat shrink, at least the bit covering the connector; otherwise, you'll have a hard time pushing the connector into the plug.
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?I’m not connecting to battery, I’m connecting to esc , I think my flaw is excess solder on the outside of the bullet. While didn’t give me “click”
So do I cut and start over or is it within safety limits?
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On the ESC side, the connectors should still sit flush with the plug
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Ugh,hmmm, safety... do over? It connects smoothly with battery but I’m a little bit paranoid.
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Try using an adjustable wrench to help push the connector all the way in. It may take a little bit of force, but shouldn't be too bad.
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Thanks, I did try that, but will try again ?
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looks like you have a bunch of solder on the outside of the bullet, so its not going to press in and click like its supposed to.
if you have a desoldering bulb, i would take it back apart, suck as much solder as possible off of the outside, and redo it and try not to get any on the outside.
what i used to do when i ran ec5's was put the connector face down, stick the wire with the bullet into the back(top), and use my 1.5mm driver on the edge of the bullet to press down till it snapped in.
or just get rid of them and go xt90 ?
if you have a desoldering bulb, i would take it back apart, suck as much solder as possible off of the outside, and redo it and try not to get any on the outside.
what i used to do when i ran ec5's was put the connector face down, stick the wire with the bullet into the back(top), and use my 1.5mm driver on the edge of the bullet to press down till it snapped in.
or just get rid of them and go xt90 ?
