dstidham

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Has anyone used one of these?

http://www.integy.com/st_prod.html?p...w#.VD8mgPldWSo

I have been using the helping hands soldering station with the alligator clips. It works but seems like there must be an easier way.

Any guidance would be great. Thanks!

Rob4607

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X2, I have large hands so I have a heck of a time trying to get them just right to solder them.

dstidham

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Bump

kcobra

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Not needed. Just get some small vise grip pliers. When you need to solder a connector just clamp the connector in the right orientation in the pliers. Lay pliers on table and solder away. The weight of the pliers keeps the connector from moving.

dstidham

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So then how do you manage the soldering of the motor pins with the wires from the speed control?

wrongchannel

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If you're going to get a jig, I would get Muchmore Racing or a device called "the Jig is up." Both are available from amain.com last I checked.

For soldering motor wires I took two empty medicine bottles (one big enough the motor can slide into it.) The other smaller to cut down, drill a hole for motor shaft and place in the first bottle upside down. For stability I mounted the big bottle to a block of wood. This allows the motor to sit in big bottle on top of the small bottle with the solder tabs exposed to solder to. I also use a rubber band around the motor to hold the wires while I solder them.

dstidham

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Here is Integy's response about the product:

It's mainly for battery and motor connectors; The side has a provision with a set screw for holding Deans plugs for you, then you can use your hands for soldering and holding the wires.


The other two jigs mentioned look like good solutions also, but neither one will hold a motor. They are all around the same price.

Thanks everyone for your input!

ThePanda

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You can hold a motor with almost any uneven surface or Bolted into the car provides a great firm mount. then just use a jig to hold wires.

kcobra

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I don't understand the motor soldering issue. I have always soldered the wires to my motor after the motor is in the car. No issues. Makes more sense to me also as I can mount the motor and esc in the car and get the correct wire length.

racer1812

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Pliers and a rubber band..done

TommyBlazin

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Also for 10.5 mod tq wire what gauge is the best for battery and the motor also and bullets from them or someone else recommended.sorry running 2wd lost sct 2.0 thanks