Originally Posted by
wallacengineeri
Ya the plugs I am looking at are overkill, but overkill on connectors, being that they are that restrictive, heat building area, is never a bad thing. If I used the same series for motor connectors, they are so huge and powerful that honestly the resistance increase would either be none because they are rated higher than 10AWG wire itself, or so little that its unnoticeable.
If I can figure out a way to easily clean the system with the motor just soldered straight on, then I will do that. Its really cool that your EC5's havent given you any issues, that shows that they are good connectors and and probably slightly under-rated, but I would still recommend that you swap out in 1/8th scale applications. Same thing if you are running any 12AWG wire, as its rated at 50-60 constant and 100-110 burst as well. XT90 (90constant rated)s wouldnt be a bad choice for ya, they are pretty popular and easy to use.
The best way to keep resistance, heat, and issues to a minimum is to always go overkill on wiring and connectors.
I have read up on Spektrum issues since my last reply. I cant believe how many people have issues with them. How are they still in business when their prices are so close to the opposition? Guess I got lucky... Yea I might have just decided to go all-out and get the M12S-RS. Probably the last TX I will EVER need lol.
I will try both 6.0V and 7.4V on the servo. If 6 isnt perfection then I will turn it up.
Not always the case, too big a connector or wire can cause excessive resistance also, creating more heat etc. Ive run ec5 connectors since getting into 8th scale offroad 5+ years ago. No issues at all, good mate of mine runs them in his 1/8 gte onroad, no issues, and if they were to have issues it would be 8th scale onroad. All personal choice though, ec5 plugs are more then good enough, especially if youre good at soldering.
I always manage to clean my buggy no dramas, remove the battery tray, receiver box and motor. Easily done.
Spektrums have issues, its well known, people run them for their own reasons, because theyre cheaper and can get hobbyking receivers easily enough. I had a dx4s and had issues, aswell as a few other guys that i raced with, since switching to sanwa, hitec and futaba, they have been all good, no dramas at all.