Kraton LOOP NEEDED OR NOT?

[Tutur74170]

Hello, i bought a Kraton 6S with a 6S lipo. One store tells me that i need a loop to run it solely on a 6s lipo and the other one tells me that it's ok and that the other plug will stay unoccupied, which store should i trust?
Arthur

 

[arrmadillo]

Run the loop with single 6s pack.

 

[Tutur74170]

Run the loop with single 6s pack.

ok thanks, just out of pure curiosity, what's the purpose of the loop in this case?

 

[arrmadillo]

ok thanks, just out of pure curiosity, what's the purpose of the loop in this case?

It provides continuous power from the esc to the lipo

 

[Mastaa]

It won't get any power at all from the single lipo without a loop connector, simply because the electrical circuit is not closed...
I really question the knowledge of the store which told you you'd be fine without...

 

[nino]

The guys who told you it can work without the jumper connector are idiots and I wouldn't trust them on anything they say.

 

[ph47mf]

yep definitely need a loop or it simply won't power on.

 

[jondilly1974]

So the real answer is ....

Both (if you want)

Run with the loop to complete the open circuit if you don’t want to modify the truck in any way.

Or, you can eliminate the second battery connector by cutting and soldering a single connector instead and you won’t need the loop plug.

There are your options with a single 6S pack.

 

[Ken1Legobil]

Just cut away the second (any) connector and solder the wire togehter. But you better use a soldering iron of 60W or above..
Don´t forget to insulate the cable when you are done soldering.