Problem: Connecting batteries to buggy
 

Hi (Again)
I am getting the XTM XT2e soon and I need to get some batteries for it, unfortunately the ESC uses 4mm bullet connectors and the batteries I want to get use 5.5mm bullet connectors. Are there any adapters out there that will allow me to connect the battery to the ESC, or do I have to make my own? And if so, any advice on how to make an adapter?

if I was you I would just put the correct size bullets on the esc, this would be the quickest and easiest way rather then makig your own connector or finding some sort of adapter it's easier and probably cheaper to order a couple of the correct size bullets

Yeah thing is, I don't have a soldering iron and I don't know much about wires and connectors, I don't want to end up cutting to much or fucking up the wires, and I definitely don't want to have to buy another ESC which is worth $170, I don't have that money.

My best advice to you is to invest in at least some type of soldering iron. Running electric cars, you need to have one. I think all rc'ers should have one. They aren't expensive for a decent one. Then solder the right plugs on.

But if you are that concerned about it.. find batteries with 4mm plugs. Gens ace are good cheap batteries with 4mm bananas.

If all else fails bring it to your lhs and have them do it.

yup your lhs I'm sure would be more then willing too help, usually all hobby shops have a working soldering iron fo customers to use or for hem too use on customer rides. and yeah some 4mm bullet batteries would be better as that's usually the standard for lipo batteries. well said sunco1

Yeah I had really only been looking at turnigy batteries, nothing else, but the turnigy nanotech have 4mm bullets so I will look into something like them. Thanks guys.

Yeah, I will eventually have to get a solder, its useful in so many ways. But I don't need one right now, so I will get it some time down the track.

info
 

XTM XT2e 1/8 RTR Brushless Electric Buggy w/ 2.4Ghz Airtronics


Airtronics 2.4Ghz Radio system. Fully programmable, 10 model memory. Transmitter uses 8 - AA's.

2370 KV brushless motor & 120A Speed controller. Comes with programmer for ESC as well

Metal gear servo.

ESC uses 4mm bullet connectors to go to batteries. You will need to buy\make a series adapter to hook up 2 - 7.4v LiPo's (Not Included)




Think ur info is off this buggy uses 4mm conections..

Yeah I know about the buggy.