HOW TO | Change LiPo Battery Connectors

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In this video, I share a quick "how to" on my safe method to swap out and solder your LiPo battery connectors. You shouldn't let wrong connectors limit your battery options. You also don't want to have to keep track of all those adapters! Follow these steps to safely swap out your LiPo battery connectors.
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@RCGirl 3 года назад

**Adding an update: I got a few comments on this - you don't have to "snip" the cables to remove the original connectors if you don't want to. You can always just unsolder them, which will keep the original cable length. But as with the "snip method" - do this one at a time for safety so they don't touch!

@camazar1 3 года назад

TBH I prefer to cut the cable! Some of the other solders can cause issues if you’re not using the same Solder! Sometimes if there’s different Solder they just don’t melt well together, sometimes! it’s almost like oil and water! you Do want the best connection possible!

@bobi2582 3 года назад

Nice job! I would recommend getting a soldering iron sponge for your stand which you dampen to wipe the tip of the soldering iron on in between each tinning. This removes the shale that builds up on the tip of the iron and gives to better surface contact and a cleaner joint.

@boss2234 2 года назад

I am a plane guy but you have grate production videos .

@swissfreek 5 лет назад

The pliers with an elastic is super simple but super handy. Most “third hands” are a little small to hold an XT60 firmly, and they limit your movement. Quick tip: keep an extra XT60 connector with some wire on it (tape off the ends) around. Stick it in the connector you are soldering. If you overheat an XT60 the pins can melt the plastic and move around. If you keep an extra connector plugged into it, that will keep the pins positioned. If that extra connector has some wire leads on it, it will also keep the heat in the wire and not the plastic.

@RCGirl 5 лет назад

Great tip! I usually do that, but did not in this case. Thanks for the reminder

@numberjuanfpv 3 года назад

Nice tutorial. About to change the connector for a 12000mah lipo. Thanks!

@peterwright790 2 года назад

Don’t know how your video popped up but very useful. I’ve just bought a RC plane and was given the terminal to solder onto the battery. Now you explained it to me with handy tips-rubber band, gloves. Thanks. ( from the UK).

@relicbeast3806 3 года назад

For the first time I see a girl with a soldering iron, who does everything correctly. And that's cool! My respect.

@stevedallas007 4 года назад

Thank you RC girl for helping me with RC planes and subjects. It's very frustrating that industry does not have standard batteries, connectors, or electric motor sizes and specs, etc. You help us understand this crazy hobby!

@FornellsRC 5 лет назад

A good tip is to connect the XT60 to "the other connector", that does so the bullets dont move if the plastic melts a bit around them.

@MrSupermugen 5 лет назад

with deans and XT's etc, the iron shouldnt be there long enough to melt the plastic. if your having to hold it on that long, you're doing something wrong.

@superchargerone 4 года назад

It doesn't work that way. When you connect the other side together, you have effectively increased the volume that the soldering iron now has to heat up all the metal parts to the point where solder will melt and adhere to the tab. This means applying heat on the tab for a much longer period then with just one side alone. Long heat is never a good idea. If it melts the plastic on one side, it will melt the plastic on both sides as you hold the iron there for extended duration. Lilke MrSupermugen said, if you have to hold your iron on the tab that long, then there is something wrong with your technique.

@MrsRabbit8 4 года назад

@@superchargerone I'm a beginner, though have tackled a micro servo reverse. Not bad :) I almost ruined it with too much heat. My soldering iron tip was not prepared well enough, a poor thermal connection occurred as a result. The second servo went smoother. Edit: almost forgot, my buddy used to say "long heat bad!".

@masterchief586 3 года назад

Very nice video

@Hjerte_Verke 3 года назад

@@superchargerone Bingo. Unfortunately "FornellsRC" got a lot of upvotes for bad info. And that's how the internet spreads disinfo....Got a 'heart' by RC Girl too, that perpetuates it with a seal of approval... Smh

@charlesmoradi4057 3 года назад

Great job explaining the safety precautions and how batteries "work". It helped me a lot when I swapped out my TRX connectors for XT90S.

@carlobell2558 2 года назад

RCGirl, thank you so much for being a huge joy of information in my new adventures of the rc world, I’m on my fourth vehicle, I’m broke as hell, but in a world of complete bliss when riding. Until something else breaks. Lol Word. Anyway, you and about seven more people are helping me learn more, and more each day. Peace! Carlo

@gihonda127 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the straightforward video on soldering new connectors. I have about 10 batteries with deans, and they keep arcing with voltage spikes. Now with your video, I have a way to convert them all over to EC5 connectors for a more sure solid connection that can take those extra few spikes while ripping my RC down the dirt track. Thanks again.

@woodnbikes Год назад

Re -learning RC after a 20 year hiatus, I wish I would have watched this before I cut both wires and scared my neighbors cat so bad she jumped from a stand still straight into a garbage can 6 ft away! She hasn't come over to say hi since 😕 Thanks for the vid though, I got 6 lipos to do as soon as the XT60's get here!

@blackdawgrc8425 Год назад

Hell yeah! Get it girl!!!! Thank you for schooling me!!! On how 🤔 to solder lipo batteries! Loved this video 📹 bless your heart and thank you mam 🙏 I really appreciate it 🙏 🤔😁🤯🥳😎😳😲😱💯💯💯🤘🤘👌👌👌✌️✌️✌️👊🤜🤛🙏🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝👏👏👏👏👏👏.

@hagie61 4 года назад

This video is AWESOME. I've been very hesitant to do this on my own. Have always taken my batteries to a hobby shop and had them do this for me. Watching you do it and explain it so well during your video gives me hope that one day I'll be doing this. I like EC5 connectors and can't wait till I can change them all out myself. Thank you RC Girl you rock. Lol

@cwatson42785 4 года назад

This helped me alot rc girl!! Always teaching me something! Great job! Thanks. Added to rc playlist. I could watch you solder all day lol

@darylbates9953 5 лет назад

Thank you for this video. Some great tips in the holding of the wires and connectors. I look forward to all of your videos.

@mayhemsghost7813 3 года назад

My kids and I are new to RC crawling. I have really enjoyed your videos!

@serenityenderson 3 года назад

Bookmarked this a week ago for when I needed to do it in the future, but just ended up swapping an XT60 for an XT30 with your guide :) Thanks for putting it up!

@fixedgear.fl.4225 4 года назад

Nicely done. Safety first. Like the taping of wires to prevent battery destruction

@tmprod3925 5 лет назад

In this day and age, why doesn't everything come with stock XT connectors already?? I mean, come on! why bother with other crap, and so many frustrating versions of it... Then again, this video wouldn't have been recorded... and it's a pleasure to watch :) I do wanna see more!

@jabcrap 3 года назад

I like your videos a lot but as a technician that has soldered for most of my career I suggest you watch videos on how to solder before you make your own. It really helps to have a clean tip for heat transfer. That’s were a wet sponge goes on your iron holder. Also even with the Rosen core solder you should still get some flux either a paste or liquid. Clean the joint with alcohol after. Cheers.

@mahdavimail Год назад

Good simple video, I am sick of watching so many video with a lot of equipment to solder a battery connector when they can't even solder!! Lol TNX for video

@3Y3ECE 3 года назад

Liked, subbed, awesome! Thank you, was not looking forward to looking up how to do this, but not only is the process simple, but you've presented it simply. I dig it. Keep up the great work, the more cars I get the more questions I get!

@douglaselliott8298 5 лет назад

I'm somewhat a newbie to this avocation. Your tutorials are hugely appreciated as well as bookmarked for later reference.

@RCGirl 5 лет назад

Awesome! Great to hear they are useful ;)

@Jjcustomsllc 4 года назад

Nice job Haley! That's how it's DONE.

@MissouriAdventures 4 года назад

Great vid! Modifying my first rc to try and keep up with my newly adopted lil buddy’s Slash vxl. Bought all. New guts to convert my ECX Amp to Lipo. Struggling with soldering for the first time, but this vid makes it look easy.

@stevekelly6600 5 лет назад

Very good news. We need to see more of you very informative video. Please us newbies need more of you thanks

@chancesrc4832 5 лет назад

Omg your adorable thanks so much. 😁I had a rock crawling event at my house and my biggest headache was having to find all the different adapters for everyone to charge and swap. It was a mess. Traxxas chargers charging lipos with ever connector image. So this will be my go to. Thanks

@haldunkarabyk5482 5 лет назад

You've done a good job. Congratulations RC girl.

@normancox393 2 года назад

Thank You for the tip on changing out the battery plugs. I am new to the RC Hobbie ... but fully in love with it. I have so much to learn, and your videos are very helpful to me ... I have subscribed.

@angelreading5098 4 года назад

Great job,safety is essential and this video will help a lot of people.

@gikar1948 5 лет назад

Well done and informative video. You did a good job of warning DIYs about being very careful not to shot circuit the battery by touching the positive and negative wires together. A LiPo goes to a meltdown very fast if the wires touch. Like they said in Ghost Busters, “Never cross the streams”. 😟

@KetogenicGuitars 2 года назад

Thanks for showing those rubber band tricks!

@rc_addict_marc7714 5 лет назад

i have used deans since the 1990's but i like the XT60 and other XT plug's keep up the great work RC Girl!!!!!!!

@sebastianjaromi3540 Год назад

Awesome video(I just got the same iron ) as a newbie to the hobby I'm super grateful for these types of videos as I blew up my ridgerock esc by buying crappy adapters so I could use my T style batteries so Im just going to swap out the ends so that I can run the same style of battery on all my rc's! Keep up the great work!!!!

@DJRC-pf3ij 5 лет назад

Great job as usual. You were way more informative than I was. 😝

@dank3823 5 лет назад

Great soldering. Soldering can be tricky but you make it look easy

@mrvento_za 5 лет назад

Don't you mean saudering? Lol

@BOBH1953 5 лет назад

Hi thanks for the info, and yes I could also use help with lipo's and lipo chargers, thanks in advance for your help.

@nate9114 3 года назад

Thank you, I use one of those little soldering stands with the clips that make the experience better for me. I used your links for those black connectors. hope it helps!

@BellesAngelsRC Год назад

Thanks this is a great video and I learned a lot so that I feel confident enough to do it myself.

@easystar123 3 года назад

Excellent video. Thanks for posting, it was really helpful.

@AndrewClarkePhotography 2 года назад

Great vid, to the point and well filmed. Thanks for the info.

@ssranon 3 года назад

Great use of rubbers bands, will definitely incorporate that idea into ny future soldering, thanks.

@isaacpadilla2313 4 года назад

Keep it up girl..your doing the hobby a good service..thanks.

@ericchristopher9037 3 года назад

Nice and helpful, thanks RC Girl. Next time, don’t forget the wet sponge to clean the soldering iron! ;-)

@johnjones2194 4 года назад

you give very good tutorials i think its so much easier to learn from a woman keep it up

@dinozuzic1765 4 года назад

Great video, always enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work.

@edwardcarr9986 Месяц назад

Thanks for all your help 😊

@J4Y_KARE 4 года назад

Just got some battery’s for my Traxxas Summit and after converting the truck to XT60 I was nervous on doing the new battery’s but happy now I won’t explode haha. Great video!

@stevenf0 5 лет назад

Very nice video as usual. If you have a soldering iron with a removable tip, its worth putting a wider one on to transfer more heat to those thicker wires quicker. Not necessary though as you've proved. Keep em coming RC Girl!

@maxgood42 4 года назад

Absolutely I change everything to xt60 as well as xt30 for led spot lighting I also use a xt60/xt30 combo on 3s packs with an adapter I made for balance charging. It’s a bit of a puzzle to make but it helps a lot for easy setups 😎

@zundy5455 3 года назад

Hi Haley. Thanks I didn't know you were a Solder person too. Good Job. I was looking for a way to re-use bullet connectors but I ran across your Tube. Good to see you, Happy New Year to both of you.

@tobyreinhardt9022 Год назад

Some great tips in this video. Thanks!!

@jabflyer5159 Год назад

Nicely done! However, I always use shrink tube even with the plastic cap. It makes a stronger and rigid connection and is much better than tape which you have to remove. Also if you have a crash the connection is better protected for short circuit. Btw, I really would like to have a handy girl that is as beatifull as you are! Wouldn't we all guys!! Keep it up girl, I SUBSCRIBED! Greatings from Belgium.

@RCPMK 5 лет назад

hobbyking is a great source for everything XT connector related.

@cwatson42785 5 лет назад

great video rc girl!! Always wanted to know how to do this. Added to rc playlist. Also you are looking lovely as always! 😊

@DWALLPAINT Год назад

Very professional work, Thanks my friend ❤️❤️❤️👌👌

@martianmanhunter3978 2 года назад

First time on your channel. Good stuff!

@joedipietro2559 Год назад

Great video presentation Rcgirl you rock.thanks so much again as I'm a noob and have not tried doing this myself yet. I'm going to be buying a Traxxas TRX 4 ford f150 in metallic brown really soon an I want to use deans type terminals on the truck itself so I can use my existing battery and charger without buying Traxxas battery and charger combo and I watched your video on that truck 👍 its another thoroughly professional video presentation so thankyou so much again great work Rcgirl. Im also an MTB biker but here in Australia with a pretty nice Norco MTB. CHEERS thanks again great work RCGIRL.👍

@KootenayRC 5 лет назад

Great tutorial! Very we’ll presented!👍👍

@mellojunior8955 5 лет назад

I do rc for 20 years!!! You very much better than me...!!woww

@MSArchery 3 года назад

Very very helpful! Thank you

@andrewcrofts531 5 лет назад

Very informative and useful video. Thank you, I'll have my iron out later and will be having a go myself....wish me luck!! Andy.

@RCGirl 5 лет назад

Good luck! You can always practice on some spare connectors/wires before you have a go at your battery

@jonathanbuttrey77 2 года назад

So simple. Thanks!

@grizz6084 5 лет назад

Hi nice job you made it look easy great idea to use the bands as helper must give that a try look forward to your next tip.😝

@cl-audio322 5 лет назад

Awesome vid! Don't forget to keep your soldering tips clean throughout the process!! ;)

@RC4X4 5 лет назад

Great video. I like this soldering iron. Never got into a fancy one. I will order one like you are using, like it! I've been thing about switching to XT60's. Been using Deans for ever especially on my planes. I hate to switch, but I like the black connectors. I use PowerLab 6's to charge everything too. I think I will look into switching. Thanks for the video,

@michaelmessin3825 3 года назад

Thank you, I will now get the xt60 connectors and start changing

@Mr_Dia-Tribe 5 лет назад

great tutorial. and thanks for sharing

@Ariekebe 3 года назад

Thank you! Will try this also

@marksmola7299 3 года назад

Great video. Thanks

@user-fb1jd6wv1w 5 лет назад

You're the best!!! Good luck!

@melgeller8943 3 года назад

good job. i use a large spring paper clip tp hold the battery wire and also as a heat sink to protect the battery

@rcfreakamit Год назад

Exactly, this is what I missing the most in this otherwise very good video. Needless to say when using the older type XT60 (with shrink tubing), this is a must.

@toddolatheks.1328 5 лет назад

Awesome, cool video!! Thanks 🙏

@dennison195879 3 года назад

You made that so easy i love how you Americans say solder no disrespect 👍😎😎🦘🇦🇺💀F.T.W.

@fastgunfife6690 4 года назад

Very nice work !!

@jeremyyounger5442 3 года назад

Before you even tin the wires you should make a heat bridge(solder on the soldering tip) first this makes the transfer of heat much faster and you don't need the temperature so high, the temperature only needs to be 300-350 degrees Celsius. When using with a heat bridge with the soldering iron on one side and the solder on the other, the wire should melt/soak the solder into the wire from one side to the other. When you are filling up the "cups" of connections you use the same technique, heat bridge on one side, solder on the other that way you will get even heat and the solder will melt with ease. Also when you are filling up these cups you want a shining filet, not a blob, this will also help with the wire just sliding in to the connector. Cheers from the industry.

@timvanasen6711 3 года назад

Hi Hayley I'm Jessica Tim's wife I love your channel we girls gotta be strong in this mans world of rc I love Tim's hobby it's super fun to trail run with him he built me a Tamayia Mercedes Benz G500 that's actually what I drive you're very skilled with building rc's that's cool 👍

@mrhilma 3 года назад

Excellent. Enough said!

@wubbo73 2 года назад

Hi, i like these kind of videos, they arevery instructive, but there are some things i do different. First, I dont cut the wires from the old connectors but unsolder them. It is good that you do one wire and then the other. Second, I use a solder iron with more power (weller wctp 51) and a thick point, Then the connector heats up faster and makes sure the plastic of the connector does not melt. Third, I also use shrink tubeon TX90 (on any connector), this makes i more secure. Fouth, When soldering the female connector i put a male in the female, this makes sure that the pins stay in place, even if they get hot. Fifth, make sure that during coledown of the soldering you do not move the wires or connector, therefore i put the male in a small wrench, that is more stable than a tool.

@bensp1193 5 лет назад

See you improve your skills on soldering amazing job done RC Girl. Cheers

@thecraftking113 5 лет назад

Nicely done 👍

@SunriseWaterMedia 3 года назад

Fantastic info. 👍

@Johnellenberger1 3 года назад

Another good vid so I subscribed! I think you did a better job at a solder vid than I did!!! A cool plane you should try out is the Freewing Lippisch P.15. Excellent flying little 64mm EDF wing that flies like its on rails....

@RcModelCarsVienna 5 лет назад

Haha your nail color fits good to the batteries 👍

@MarkLoomis-lf1bx 2 месяца назад

Great video thank you!🤙

@edwardcase 4 года назад

Great Video RC Girl! I subscribed due to watching this video

@RC4all 3 года назад

Helpful video 👍🏼

@optimizelogicrepair2784 3 года назад

Clever use of a rubber band to hold the first wire out of the way.

@nathanhunzeker6033 4 года назад

Great job heating those hefty wires with that tiny tip! Thought you might need a little bigger tip. Great video!

@RCGirl 4 года назад

I need a better iron!!! 🤦🏼‍♀️

@husaberg12 5 лет назад

Thanks for taking the time to show how to change connectors and soldering,Great job🎉😊👍😎...I need to change some connectors soon too,very helpful..I need to get a solder stand soon 😊

@RCGirl 5 лет назад

The iron I'm using is $18 and comes with solder, stand etc. Super convenient!

@husaberg12 5 лет назад

RC Girl Thanks!..I’ll look up your link to that one🙂...I’ve been just balancing my old iron on something,and it doesn’t heat up hot enough I think 🙂..I’m right now trying to think of what RC truck to order,and I’ll need to change some connectors,so far my choices are,Hobao hyper mte,Losi rock Rey,kyosho mad crusher..I love waiting for my new RC package🚚 🎁😄🎉..always look forward to your videos!!!

@RCGirl 5 лет назад

@@husaberg12 rock Rey!!

@husaberg12 5 лет назад

RC Girl 👍😀..I just started looking more at that one yesterday..it’s the bnd version,so I’ll need a controller,looking at the Spektrum dx5c pistol radio,it’s $125,I like the rugged that you got,but not sure if I want to wait til next week to have the $200 for it😄..is the dx5c good ?🙂

@husaberg12 5 лет назад

I’m ordering from Tower Hobbies,3-easy pay..I’m getting ready to hit the “buy now” button 🎉😄😂