Originally Posted by
magstaff
Thank you for info
I bought some 3.5mm orca motor bullets for that exact reason but i think motor bullets give more resistance maybe?
I use hakko 888d 70w (with 5mm tip) and i can remove the connection pretty fast so i dont think there is much heat that goes to the motor...I also always let things cool off before i desolder the next wire. The esc is safe as i hold the wires with my fingers when i remove the wires from the motor..not hot enough to burn my fingers..
Great solder iron!
A good connector, that is able to handle the power load, should be just fine. You probably wouldn't notice any difference in performance. It's likely that even a pro wouldn't know.
While a connector can add a little resistance over bare wire... Solder does as well.
When people complain that these small changes in resistance are what cost them the race, it is just something to scapegoat. People that say they will never use connectors, it's all perception and that desire to try for that extra little edge.
So use a good quality connector and you will be fine.