Molex Connector

[nitrorea]

Is this the same as the standard Tamyia connector?

[cooleocool]

Should be, yup. I have also seen them called Tamiya connectors, Kyosho connectors, etc.

[69Malibu]

yes it is. why do ya ask?

[nitrorea]

Because my charger, batteries and everything else is set up with the Tamayia/Kyosho connectors. Didn't want to have to buy new batteries if I didn't have to.

I see that Traxxas makes the "conversion connectors" if you will, that will adapt the standard connectors to the Traxxas connector on the slash....its a good thing!!

[69Malibu]

they do. i would start to convert everything over however. the tamiya/molex connectors melt if you look at them wrong.

[j-maxx5]

Dont buy the plug adapters from traxxas, they are made cheaply, and they are just a hassle, i reccomend just buying TRX connecters and re-wiring your battery.

[Andrew32]

def wanna rewire your batteries. I really dont like the adapters, its not doing any performance good.

[nitrorea]

Dont buy the plug adapters from traxxas, they are made cheaply, and they are just a hassle, i reccomend just buying TRX connecters and re-wiring your battery.

What do you guys do with your chargers though...do you make new leads for them as well?

[nitrorea]

def wanna rewire your batteries. I really dont like the adapters, its not doing any performance good.

The batteries I have and use are only for a starter box with the standard (Tamayia/Kyosho) connectors.....the Slash will be the one and only electric RC I have...I guess new batteris are in store.

Do batteries come with the Traxxas connectors pre-wired?

[!bungle]

Some do, they are often referred to as "TRX" connectors - my Team Orion 4500 Rocket packs did. Most of the good battery pack assemblers online offer them for a small additional cost.

[Boone722]

What do you guys do with your chargers though...do you make new leads for them as well?

Yup,
Just take some wire and a male connector.(As your batts should be female as to safe guard for shorts) And wire one up yourself.It's cheaper and works just fine.

[Sbrownfan]

Word is that you can use the converters for charging batts. but they don't recommend using them in the vehicles themselves because of high current draw I think, or high something or rather.