5.5mm connectors

[teddyboy]

I am changing out the electrical connectors to the 5.5 mm bullet connectors. Does anyone have a particular way to solder the connectors and an application recommencation to the shrink tubing installation?

[BHChieftain]

I am changing out the electrical connectors to the 5.5 mm bullet connectors. Does anyone have a particular way to solder the connectors and an application recommencation to the shrink tubing installation?

On this blog there is a video of soldering connectors:

http://rcboatsbypetere.blogspot.com/

I'm new to this, and just installed some on my lipos and motor, some pics are on this thread.

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...ad.php?t=13793

The battery and motor wires were pretty easy-- these were thick wires (about 10g), so I tinned the wires, then inserted them into the connector, then heated the whole thing up, then added a little more solder.

Key thing is to tin the leads before you solder them into the connectors.

On the shrink tubing, I used my gas stove to heat it as I don't have a heat gun--- worked well.


On this blog there is a video of soldering connectors:

http://rcboatsbypetere.blogspot.com/

-Chief

[teddyboy]

Thanks

Thank you for the quick response. Just learning-electrics.

[detox]

You can eather hold the bullet connector using Vise Grip pliars or you can drill holes in a block of wood to hold them while soldering. A cigarette lighter or hair dryer works good on heat shrink tubing.


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[Diesel6401]

Best thing I purchased for soldering was a set of helping hands. I was wondering around Harbor Freight oneday and spotted this thing and it helps a bunch. Best $6 i've spent in a long time. If you have a Harbor Freight near you def check it out.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=65779

Heat shrink needs: ( I use just a regular Bic lighter, for the heat shrink)
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=92300

O while your their grab a prop box
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=90243

[teddyboy]

Connector response

All of the folks on OSE are the best. I really appreciate getting all of the great responses, as I am learning the electric ways. I will really have to work to mess up the installation after all of this great information.

Thanks to all that responded.

[longballlumber]

I would recommend using a WOOD close pin to hold the connector. Using a wood close pin will keep all of the heat in the connector itself, and not transfering to additional metal objects (ie. pliers, helping hands)...

Later
Mike

[Jeff Wohlt]

I use a torch on mine. Fill the connector and stick the wire in to touch the bottom. I put my clip over the filler hole. Works fast and great.