Type of battery connector to use?
 

What type of connector should I be using for something no higher than a 4S in a 1/8th truck running the castle mamba monster max esc and their 1515 2200KV motor?

I've heard that Deans are no longer the favorite...I'm considering switching them out as that's what I have now.

I tried some of castle's 6.5MM bullet type connectors but they are insanely difficult to pull apart.

I saw some people highly recommending Anderson Power Poles? But then I need a specialized crimper and I'm not sure which size pole to get.

I like this option since I'm not a very experienced solderer and just don't do a lot of it.

Personally I still like deans a lot and still use them in my 1/8 buggy and my short course. But I also like the 5mm bullets that plug directly into the battery for applications that don't leave a lot of room under the body.

The bullets are easier to solder, but it requires some extra concentration when plugging them in because you don't want to short anything.

Deans still have the current rating to handle 1/8 applications but some people have had issues where the Dean's come unplugged after hard crashes. I personally have never had this happen. But it's the only caveat I can see for having Dean's in a car.

I've never had a deans pull apart before either...I just couldn't find the rating for deans and was reading about how there are "better" connectors now.

I'll probably stick with them then, I really don't want to cut a bunch off and solder new ones...but I may cut off that castle connector - that thing is a pain.

You can adjust the CC 6.mm bullets by squeezing the male ends a bit.

I use deans on my cars and my basher buggy has the MMX with the 2200kv motor. Works just fine. Connectors/wires are never warm. The only issue you see with deans is the spring plate getting worn out. Hasn't happened to mine yet but I did see it at a local track. The pins on the deans connector have a little spring plate and sometimes the spring plate losses it's spring(lol).

sounds like I'll be keeping the deans...I'm just a weekend warrior anyway.

I'll try squeezing the castle connector to make it easier...but if I have a few extra deans I may just change it anyway since everything else is deans but that.

anyone ever use the xt90 connectors?

They're kinda overkill but they work too. A little difficult to connect and disconnect though. I'd prefer 5mm bullets over the xt90 for high amp situatuons.

PowerPoles are great if space under the body isn't an issue. They're extremely easy to set up, although they require a special crimping tool. You can get them dirt cheap if you know where to look. I literally have a lifetime supply of them and only paid $15 or so.

When space is an issue, 4mm or 5mm bullets.

I use XT90 in my 1/8th scale and XT60 for 1/10th scale. Love the XT connectors.

Deans Ultra plugs are rated for 60 amps continuous with 75 amps burst. Me personally I still use them on almost everything. I think most have gotten away from them because the XT60 and EC3 connector have become more popular as they're pre-installed on a lot of stuff, the same goes for bullet connectors too. XT90/EC5 on higher current applications.

XT90s are pretty good. Arrma uses them on their higher end cars. I have had nothing but connection problems with my RTR EC3 car. My losi Ten MT. I personally will never run EC3 again.

I have heard plenty of people say deans is rated for less than 100amp bursts. I don't know exactly what my peak amp is. But I know I have ran 6s through my basher buggy with gearing that results in 85mph top speed. It had to have been 150amps+.