What are the different types of battery connectors?

BATTERY TERMINAL TYPES AND APPLICATIONS

• In this tip, we will focus on the most common battery terminals that you can find in our range.
• Auto Post Terminal (SAE terminal)
• Stud Terminal.
• Dual Post Terminal / Marine Terminal.
• Button Terminal.
• AT Terminal (Dual SAE / Stud type terminals)

What are the different types of RC connectors?

Main Power Connectors

• Deans Battery Connector. These are very popular connectors and seem to be the most commonly used.
• EC3 Battery Connector.
• EC5 Battery Connector.
• XT-60 Battery Connector.
• Tamiya Connectors.
• Traxxas Connectors.
• Anderson “Sermos” Power Poles.
• HXT 4mmm Connector.

Are EC5 and EC3 connectors the same?

The EC5 connector is a bigger and upgraded version of the EC3 connector. Usually, the EC3 connector is paired with 1S or 3S LiPo batteries. But if you want to use 6S or 8S LiPo, you’ll need EC5 connectors. So, if you’re planning to do some extreme bashing or racing, you should choose the EC5.

What is the difference between IC3 and EC3 connectors?

Spektrum smart batteries use IC connectors, either IC3 or IC5. The IC3 is backwards compatible with the legacy EC3 connector but you lose the “smart” properties of the battery. Since the HOBBYMATE has standard XT60 connectors, you would need an IC3 male to EC3 female adapter and then an EC3 male to XT60 female adapter.

What is a JST battery connector?

“JST Connector” is either shorthand for a connector manufacturer called Japan Solderless Terminal, or a vernacular term for a range of different type of wire to board connectors, which either are, or resemble designs from Japan Solderless Terminal. Many of which are referred to as “JST Connectors” in various circles.

Are XT60 and EC3 compatible?

The Venom UNI 2.0 XT60 Male to EC3 Female Battery Adapter is a simple solution to mismatched plug types. Convert any battery with an XT60 connector to Deans with this single piece, low resistance, gold plated adaptor. This adaptor can also be used to convert your models ESC EC3 to XT60.

What is the difference between XT30 and XT30U?

XT30U is the upgraded version of original XT30 . The main difference is XT30U is lighter. There is no reason to choose the old version over the U version. Both XT30 and XT30U are compatible.