**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 жыл бұрын

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!

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.

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

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

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!

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

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!

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

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

@RCGirl

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Great to hear they are useful ;)

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

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

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”. 😟

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.

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).

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

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

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

@@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

4 жыл бұрын

Very nice video

@Hjerte_Verke

3 жыл бұрын

@@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

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

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 😎

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!!!!!!!

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!!!!

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

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

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!

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.

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

@mrvento_za

5 жыл бұрын

Don't you mean saudering? Lol

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

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!

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 жыл бұрын

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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 🙏 🤔😁🤯🥳😎😳😲😱💯💯💯🤘🤘👌👌👌✌️✌️✌️👊🤜🤛🙏🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝👏👏👏👏👏👏.

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

You're the best!!! Good luck!

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

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.😝

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!

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.

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

Some great tips in this video. Thanks!!

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

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

Thanks for all your help 😊

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,

First time on your channel. Good stuff!

Awesome, cool video!! Thanks 🙏

Very nice work !!

Haha your nail color fits good to the batteries 👍

great tutorial. and thanks for sharing

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.

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 жыл бұрын

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

Great tutorial! Very we’ll presented!👍👍

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

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

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

Thanks for showing those rubber band tricks!

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.👍

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

Nicely done 👍

So simple. Thanks!

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

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

Fantastic info. 👍

thanks for posting this 🙂

Great video. Thanks

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

Great tutorial

Very very helpful! Thank you

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....

Helpful video 👍🏼

You are the spitting image of my friend Chris! It's uncanny! Great video though!

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

Thank you! Will try this also

Nice job!

Great video.

Good job 👍

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

Great video thank you!🤙

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

Жыл бұрын

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.

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 жыл бұрын

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

@husaberg12

5 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

@@husaberg12 rock Rey!!

@husaberg12

5 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

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!

nicely done

Hey sweet rubber band trick on the pliers!

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.

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

@RCGirl

4 жыл бұрын

I need a better iron!!! 🤦🏼‍♀️

great job on the video

Thanks and 1 more tip for you: Being experienced you may already be aware of this but in case you don't... For your soldering iron holder you might want to place a small square piece of sponge in that little built-in tray on the holder. Prior to soldering, place the sponge under running water and squeeze out the excess. Insert wet sponge in tray. Now you have a very cool way to keep the tip of your iron clean. Just wipe the hot tip quickly across the wet sponge and presto!

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

Excellent. Enough said!

Great video. Remember to heat both ends up properly. The un-isolated wires should be twisted again in the same direction the cobbler threads are twisted. When you pre-tin, the tin should not have a mat gloss, it should be shiny. If the tin also forms like a ball, where you can see it rounds on the surface it is attached on. Then it's not good. The edges on the tin should have a curve in the other direction than a ball and be shiny (hope it makes sense) 🙂 When you are finish, test the connection by grabbing the wire and pull semi hard multiple times 😉 If it sticks out should be okay 😉

Just wanted to say thanks for this video I'm going to try my hand at soldering new connectors for the first time. I do need to ask you though have you ever had a problem with the plastic housing on the connectors melting when your tinning them? The connectors I have are all prebuilt Ec5s and I'm nervous the plastic casing will melt.

Yep that was a great tutorial. Thanks. Really enjoying your channel. Been looking to use XT90 connectors with 12AWG wire for a 12v fridge/freezer. Anyone got thoughts on that?

That was awesome thanks

Great video. I can work on rc's, drones , paint bodies all day long but have back away from the soldering . I have solderd but not pretty 😐

Great video

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

Skills girl 👌