Deans Ultra Plugs?????

[B3_12478]

Do Deans Ultras have the least resestantce how would I attach them to my ESC (navak explorer 2) and my battery. Both currently use Tamiya.
Thanks :confused:

[Ras Thavas]

You cut off the old plugs and solder the new ones in place of them. On the back of the Deans package are instructions that should get you through it.

[FilthyPierre]

Not sure about whether they've got the least resistance, but they're certainly one of the best low-resistance low-loss types that you can get. They're infinitely better than JST connectors (Tamiya type). I use 'em, they've worked well for me.

You'll need a good soldering iron, Deans recommend a 3 to 3.5 mm tip, and personally I recommend about 400 degrees C (about 750 F). Don't use a cheap 25 watt iron that takes ages to heat the solder tab and the wire - you need a hot iron for a short period of time. Otherwise you can melt the red plastic.

Good luck.

[malici]

RCCA did a story on connecters about three years ago, and the Ultra Plugs had the lowest resistance of the grop of about six or so different pulgs. I don't remeber all the different plugs they tested, but I know that the Ultra Plugs, Race Prep's connecter, and Super Cons (now Power Poles) were all tested. The Ultra Plugs beat out the Super Cons by like .0001 ohms. That's next to nothing, the wires you're useing probably has more resistance.

Malici

[rcracer_xxxt_futaba]

I use deans on my Explorerer, FUSION, Dually, and soon me C2. You shouldn't have a prob.

[ronb]

Just a tip I found useful - The plugs are so tight that you may have problems pulling them apart. Try thrashing "across" the sides of them with an exacto to give you some grip.

[mavrick0611]

but tight can be good, dont want to have the connector disconnect during a race.
aj

[digex]

They do get tight, all of my connections have bare wire showing between the heat-shrink and the wire casing from pulling on them so much to unplug them. :D I'll redo them someday, probably...

[R_C_MAN]

I use power poles from www.acerracing.com (http://www.acerracing.com) and they are great. You can see on there website that their plugs use silver instead of gold. Silver is more conductive than gold. Some says these plugs are hard to install but I personally found them pretty easy to install.
Thses plugs lessen confusion because there is no seperate male or female plug, so you can't mess up when you are installing them on you charger, batts, esc, or motor.

[ 05-20-2001: Message edited by: R_C_MAN ]

[jeepinator]

You are correct; silver has better conductive properties. It also, however, has poor wear and corosion properties.
Not arguing, just informing. I like those connectors as well. I used to use them. But, they are a little bulky and 12 ga. wire is tricky to get in there.

[malici]

The big seller for me on power poles is they are far easyer to get apart than the ultra pulgs are.

[bryceanator]

how do you solder these things the solder just beads for me help

[Railman]

Bycrums, You need to use the right solder (6040 rosin core). I also like to use a a little paste flux whenever I do any stuborn soldering. Just twist, add flux, & tin the wires a LITTLE before you put them in the connector. Then apply heat & a little more solder once in the connector. Most places that sell solder, will also have paste flux. When your done be sure to neutralize the flux with water to prevent corrosion. Make sure to keep the iron tip tinned also...just add solder to tip & wipe off on wet rag or sponge. Good luck.

[ 05-20-2001: Message edited by: Railman ]

[bryceanator]

thanks but i was useing 60/40 rosin core solder and soldering paste too but they were both old could that be it i have a insta heat 100w solding iron its a gun thing could it be its fault too or am i just bad at soldering

[jeepinator]

originally posted by malici
"The Ultra Plugs beat out the Super Cons by like .0001 ohms. That's next to nothing, the wires you're useing probably has more resistance."

I agree 100%. Plus they are easy to assemble, easy to use, and are compact.

[R_C_MAN]

You are right jeepinator. But if you wanna get 12 gauge wires in those connectors you can open the silver things up a bit more because it has a slit going straight down the middle. Just takes a little time.
As for wear my plugs show no signs of wear after many times of being connected and unconnected. I know they wont last forever though.
And if the Deans are too little the Powerpoles let you hook up neg. and pos. separate so you can have two seperate connectors on say a battery for instance.
These connector are also good for making a three way.

[TC3~Racer]

Deans ultra plugs are great!

I've seen it said numerous times in RCCA that they have no more resistance than the lenghts of wire they replace, in other words, there basicaly as good as hard sodering...And WAY more convient!

[RichieRich]

I like the power poles. They are much easier for me to grip. I must have fat fingers or something. 12 gauge wire can be a little tricky but it can be done if you have patience.