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sonnyn 02-07-2013 01:54 PM

extra connector on rx8??
 
hello everyone,
can i solder an extra connector on the rx8 esc, so i can use the hotwire without pulling the main connector from the rx?
i have noticed that pulling the connector is damaging the wire from continued removal of this connector. (super tight fit)
thanks for any advise. sonny

klaymon 02-07-2013 07:05 PM

My understanding is the connector must be removed from the receiver, so you can't use a "Y" connector or similar. What I did on my buggy was to put an extension from the receiver to the outside of the receiver box. Then plug the RX8 into that. That way I was not constantly pulling on the plug in the receiver or having to open the box if I wanted to make a change.

Odin544 02-07-2013 07:45 PM


Originally Posted by klaymon (Post 11788377)
My understanding is the connector must be removed from the receiver, so you can't use a "Y" connector or similar. What I did on my buggy was to put an extension from the receiver to the outside of the receiver box. Then plug the RX8 into that. That way I was not constantly pulling on the plug in the receiver or having to open the box if I wanted to make a change.

Correct it must be disconnected from the receiver. Use a short extension so it wears out instead of the plug on the ESC.

Rockthecatbox21 02-07-2013 08:26 PM


Originally Posted by Odin544 (Post 11788538)
Correct it must be disconnected from the receiver. Use a short extension so it wears out instead of the plug on the ESC.

+1, did the extension trick using my mamba max pro. Makes pc adjustments a lot easier.

sonnyn 02-08-2013 07:25 AM

thanks for the sound advice. a y harness makes it so much easier.


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