Originally Posted by
jbsmith05
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.