How do i wire my batteries so i don't get the big spark upon Conection?

[Speedfreek]

This will be a 2x ESC Motor set up 8S i have seen a diagram but not quite sure.Screenshot_20180823-192224.jpg

[srislash]

You can use anti spark connectors or put a anti spark lead in there as well.

Or do what I do on 8s or less and just plug it in like you mean it. Very little spark

[Speedfreek]

You can use anti spark connectors or put a anti spark lead in there as well.

Or do what I do on 8s or less and just plug it in like you mean it. Very little spark

Ok thanks will do

[gearhd48]

I too would like to know what to do about the plug up spark. I know when I worked on forklifts I never had a problem unless the contacts were pitted. So.. without having to buy $50 of anti-spark connectors is there a way to do this inexpensively? I know when there's a current draw it produces the spark, but with the ESC off I would think there would be no draw. Suggestions?

[Speedfreek]

I too would like to know what to do about the plug up spark. I know when I worked on forklifts I never had a problem unless the contacts were pitted. So.. without having to buy $50 of anti-spark connectors is there a way to do this inexpensively? I know when there's a current draw it produces the spark, but with the ESC off I would think there would be no draw. Suggestions?

It's the cap packs that draw the power

[gearhd48]

DUH.. what was I thinking?? Thanks for pointing out my brain fart! LOL

[Speedfreek]

DUH.. what was I thinking?? Thanks for pointing out my brain fart! LOL

Lol all good, there is one way I do it on my battery with a resistor on the + side for my Slash 4x4 speed run car,when I get home I will post a pick but was looking how the boating group does it ?

[Speedfreek]

You can use anti spark connectors or put a anti spark lead in there as well.

Or do what I do on 8s or less and just plug it in like you mean it. Very little spark

Have you got a pick of the anti spark lead ?

[srislash]

Have you got a pick of the anti spark lead ?

Sorry no pic handy as I’m out of town, be home in a couple days, but I kept this tidbit on my phone so I know what to buy:

100 Ohm, 5Watt ceramic resistor .. place it between that final esc&battery connection 5 seconds before plugging them together, and you're good to go.
Remember to program esc lipo count, as auto count will fail with the softstart approach.

[Speedfreek]

Sorry no pic handy as I’m out of town, be home in a couple days, but I kept this tidbit on my phone so I know what to buy:

100 Ohm, 5Watt ceramic resistor .. place it between that final esc&battery connection 5 seconds before plugging them together, and you're good to go.
Remember to program esc lipo count, as auto count will fail with the softstart approach.

Cool thanks , appreciate it
This is what I have put on my Battery positive terminal a resistor and a battery solder tab that is insulated from the bullet connector when you connect up you just hold on the tab for about 5 seconds then plug in, works good on my Slash 4x4. and the Chinese Zonda
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[srislash]

Oh I might steal that idea that is slick. Better than having another plug to plug in for e few secs then unplug. Having another pigtail flopping around on the battery lead also seems to present its own hazards. At least for me.

[Prodrvr]

Here's something for you...

[srislash]

Here's something for you...

Yup that’s how I run mine now. But on Neg side.

[Speedfreek]

Oh I might steal that idea that is slick. Better than having another plug to plug in for e few secs then unplug. Having another pigtail flopping around on the battery lead also seems to present its own hazards. At least for me.

Lol that's what this board is for lol
I use a 3w 20 Ohm metal film resistor for up to 8S I am sure this can be tweeked

[Speedfreek]

Here's something for you...

Ok cool ,
Good to see different ways of doing it .