From 8f21dc2348595e50621b6ebfa8f888bac28895d9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Bryan Joseph Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:51:05 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] arrange connectors add link to youtube shit box video --- 500And650.md | 26 ++++++++++++++------------ 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-) diff --git a/500And650.md b/500And650.md index 40a56f1..f246628 100644 --- a/500And650.md +++ b/500And650.md @@ -91,19 +91,21 @@ * `2.8 with terminals Electrical Wire Connectors` is what they are called. * This is what most controllers use. * You will need a [crimper](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N1RFZZ4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) -* [XT90s](https://amzn.to/3BKHLG8) connectors for the battery are recommended to avoid sparking when plugging the battery into the controller. - * Stick with the amass branded connectors. - * They are rated for 100a. If you have a battery rated for 300a continuous you can just use 3 connectors for example. They can peak at around 150a. - * They can use up to [10 gauge silicone wire](https://amzn.to/3vbVEfs). Any larger than that is a waste and hard to solder. - * When soldering keep the opposite end plugged in so the pins don't shift within the plastic. - * [A cool panel mount](https://www.printables.com/model/148826-xt90-round-panel-mount) -* [Bullet connectors](https://www.amazon.com/Generic-5-5mm-Gold-Bullet-Connector/dp/B01MRXLVRD/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=5.5mm+bullet+connector&qid=1645583504&sprefix=5.5mm+bull%2Caps%2C221&sr=8-4) for the motor phase wires. - * See the image below for amp ratings. I use 5.5mm bullets for everything because they do about 100 amps. If I need more amps I just do 1 connector per phase per 100 amps. I just match them up with the same number of [XT90s](https://amzn.to/3BKHLG8) connectors I use. - * ![amp ratings](./images/bullets.jpeg) - * Depending on the controller you get you'll want to replace the phase wires to use bullet connectors so that you don't have to use one of these shit boxes: +* Battery connectors + * [XT90s](https://amzn.to/3BKHLG8) connectors for the battery are recommended to avoid sparking when plugging the battery into the controller. + * Stick with the amass branded connectors. + * They are rated for 100a. If you have a battery rated for 300a continuous you can just use 3 connectors for example. They can peak at around 150a. + * They can use up to [10 gauge silicone wire](https://amzn.to/3vbVEfs). Any larger than that is a waste and hard to solder. + * When soldering keep the opposite end plugged in so the pins don't shift within the plastic. + * [A cool panel mount](https://www.printables.com/model/148826-xt90-round-panel-mount) +* Phase wire connectors + * [Bullet connectors](https://www.amazon.com/Generic-5-5mm-Gold-Bullet-Connector/dp/B01MRXLVRD/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=5.5mm+bullet+connector&qid=1645583504&sprefix=5.5mm+bull%2Caps%2C221&sr=8-4) for the motor phase wires. + * See the image below for amp ratings. I use 5.5mm bullets for everything because they do about 100 amps. If I need more amps I just do 1 connector per phase per 100 amps. I just match them up with the same number of [XT90s](https://amzn.to/3BKHLG8) connectors I use. + * ![amp ratings](./images/bullets.jpeg) + * Depending on the controller you get you'll want to [replace the phase and battery connectors](https://youtu.be/-93KGl7BvLY) with better connectors like the ones above so that you don't have to use one of these shit boxes: * ![shit boxes](./images/shitBox.jpeg) - * The shit boxes are nothing but problems because the plastic melts easily when the nuts come loose. I have seen this many times and it usually doesn't end well and can take your controller down with it. - * If your controller has built-in phase wire mounts(like the one below) you should be fine to just go with what's built-in. + * The shit boxes are nothing but problems because the plastic melts easily when the nuts come loose. [I have seen this many times](https://youtu.be/-93KGl7BvLY) and it usually doesn't end well and can take your controller or battery down with it. + * If your controller has built-in phase wire mounts(like the one below) you should be fine to just go with what's built-in. It may be a good idea to make sure the screw terminals don't come loose. * ![ok controller mount](./images/kelly.png) * [See this note regarding fuses](batteries.md#note-regarding-fuses)