HorizonRC.Com How-To: EC3 Connector Installation

E-flite introduced the EC3 connector assembly to electric models of all types for use in a wide variety of electric model and power applications. It is commonly found on E-flite, Losi, Spektrum and Align products as standard equipment, and will also be found on other brand products in the near future. But, for those products that do not include a factory-installed EC3 connector, the steps outlined below will help you install the appropriate EC3 connector on your batteries, electronic speed controls, charge leads and more.

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[SVenables97]

Can you use any lipo battery for the T-28D Trojan becouse some connecters look different to the horizon hobbys batterys.

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@SVenables97 The T-28's ESC uses EC3 connectors

[chrisrain11]

okay, so i need to replace the connector on a battery...how to get the old connector off the battery without Short Circuiting the battery?

-Thanks

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@chrisrain11 You will need to cut them off one at a time and repair/resolder the new connector on

[jsmbc101]

do you really need a 40 watt soldering iron to install these? I have a 25 watt soldering iron. Will this not do the job or just take quite a bit longer? If this will not work, I know you sell a connector with wires already attached, so no big deal, I'm just curious. Thanks and keep up the good work!

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@jsmbc101 25-watt is pretty low power and there isn't much RC-related that I would use a 25-watt on.

[jameshoffmandude]

thank you so much this realy hels out

[RobinnTech]

@jsmbc101 I Use an 25 watt soldering iron and it take some time but it do the job so,

Yep it works

[protogenxl]

A rubber band on the Handle of the pliers will insure a firm but light grip on the connector

[hugodwong]

EC3 connectors rock! I just picked up that same Weller WES51 soldering station in the video. What temp do recommend for soldering battery leads, ESCs, etc? Thanks.

[Rcflyyer1]

does it matter male or female plugs? What does male or female mean? Can you explain?

[MrDjh66]

Thanks so much for the video I would have totally did it wrong thanks again

[stephenjray1988]

@HorizonRCdotCom  when i done mine a few minutes ago i got a little solder on the outside of the connector and when i went to snap it in i held it in with my finger on my table and the connector broke and the screw driver went through my finger and into the wood table had to pull it out of the table then my finger it hurt i wont try that again if it has any on the outside lol

[chrisrain11]

@HorizonRCdotCom thankyou very much