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braceysdad · 06-15-2008, 11:31 AM

I have just now been exposed to the TRX plugs and I can honestly say I am very impressed.

I may even convert all my stuff from Deans to TRX as they are easier to plug/unplug and solder.

Does anyone know the specs compared to Deans?

firebat45 · 06-15-2008, 01:02 PM

I've heard of people using them for 100+ amps with no problems, but a quick googling found a site that said they were rated up to 30 amps. 30 Amps seems low, though, the actual contact area seems pretty similar to deans. They are much easier to solder/plug, I agree. I'd be interested in seeing how many amps they can handle, but I bet they're fine. If I remember right, Deans are only rated for something like 75 amps, and people pull more than that through them, too.

Speedyboy · 06-15-2008, 01:23 PM

I got the TRX plugs on my batteries and they seem to do well with a 3 cell 5400mah lipo and two HH Cobalt 7T motors. I'm heavy on the throttle too.
At least nothings getting to hot anyways. However my motors have Deans on them.

braceysdad · 06-15-2008, 07:41 PM

I also saw where Trinity is advertising a plug (Iplug by Starcell) that is a direct replacement and fit to the TRX...

Maybe it's better?

Speedyboy · 06-16-2008, 01:33 AM

Pro-tek also makes one the will plug into the TRX plugs

Nevermind I'm wrong they don't

JohnRobHolmes · 06-16-2008, 08:19 AM

They seem like a great plug to me. I just don't want to swap over everything I have. Additionally, if I need to borrow a pack on the rocks I can't if everybody else uses deans.

Tupers · 06-16-2008, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnRobHolmes

They seem like a great plug to me. I just don't want to swap over everything I have. Additionally, if I need to borrow a pack on the rocks I can't if everybody else uses deans.

You could always make a nice little adaptor lead. I like the look of the trx conectors but I just don't want to spend the money and time converting all my models.

BJoe · 06-16-2008, 09:27 PM

I'm going to be running all of my 1/10's on them, but the Mini's and Crawlers are getting Deans due to the smaller size.

racerrandy · 06-16-2008, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by braceysdad

I also saw where Trinity is advertising a plug (Iplug by Starcell) that is a direct replacement and fit to the TRX...

Maybe it's better?

Everything from Trinity is better!

Randy

mexiCAN · 06-16-2008, 10:21 PM

I hate the traxxas plugs, I think the deans are much easier to deal with, and I have never had a heat or current issue with them, I would prefer power poles to to traxxas. just my .02

Speedyboy · 06-16-2008, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mexiCAN

I hate the traxxas plugs, I think the deans are much easier to deal with, and I have never had a heat or current issue with them, I would prefer power poles to to traxxas. just my .02

So whats your reasoning behind hating them?
I just wanna make sure its not just because you just do.

mexiCAN · 06-16-2008, 10:52 PM

I used to work at a hobby shop, and when the new rustler/stampede/bandits came out I had to solder many trx connectors to to new batts for customers. I do not like the way that they are designed, I dont like the fact that the brass contacts are just clipped into the housing, and i think that it is just a way for a company to make more money on something thats already been acomplished, and for an inferior design at that. just my opinion, you do not have to agree, just my experience.

createacrawler · 06-16-2008, 11:11 PM

One thing I DO like about the Deans connectors is that they smell really good when you heat them up too much when soldering them. (not that it's happened or anything)

mexiCAN · 06-16-2008, 11:23 PM

it does when you don't know what your doing

06-15-2008, 11:31 AM	#1
braceysdad Adilynsdad too! Join Date: May 2004 Location: G ville Posts: 8,844	Traxxas TRX connectors... I have just now been exposed to the TRX plugs and I can honestly say I am very impressed. I may even convert all my stuff from Deans to TRX as they are easier to plug/unplug and solder. Does anyone know the specs compared to Deans?

06-16-2008, 01:33 AM	#5
Speedyboy Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canby, Oregon Posts: 177	Pro-tek also makes one the will plug into the TRX plugs Nevermind I'm wrong they don't Last edited by Speedyboy; 06-16-2008 at 10:26 PM.

06-15-2008, 01:02 PM	#2
firebat45 Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Edmonton Posts: 83	I've heard of people using them for 100+ amps with no problems, but a quick googling found a site that said they were rated up to 30 amps. 30 Amps seems low, though, the actual contact area seems pretty similar to deans. They are much easier to solder/plug, I agree. I'd be interested in seeing how many amps they can handle, but I bet they're fine. If I remember right, Deans are only rated for something like 75 amps, and people pull more than that through them, too.

06-15-2008, 01:23 PM	#3
Speedyboy Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canby, Oregon Posts: 177	I got the TRX plugs on my batteries and they seem to do well with a 3 cell 5400mah lipo and two HH Cobalt 7T motors. I'm heavy on the throttle too. At least nothings getting to hot anyways. However my motors have Deans on them.

06-15-2008, 07:41 PM	#4
braceysdad Adilynsdad too! Join Date: May 2004 Location: G ville Posts: 8,844	I also saw where Trinity is advertising a plug (Iplug by Starcell) that is a direct replacement and fit to the TRX... Maybe it's better?

06-16-2008, 08:19 AM	#6
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	They seem like a great plug to me. I just don't want to swap over everything I have. Additionally, if I need to borrow a pack on the rocks I can't if everybody else uses deans.

06-16-2008, 09:27 PM	#8
BJoe I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: We-Go, Chi-Town, Ill Posts: 2,550	I'm going to be running all of my 1/10's on them, but the Mini's and Crawlers are getting Deans due to the smaller size.

06-16-2008, 10:21 PM	#10
mexiCAN Pebble Pounder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 119	I hate the traxxas plugs, I think the deans are much easier to deal with, and I have never had a heat or current issue with them, I would prefer power poles to to traxxas. just my .02

06-16-2008, 10:52 PM	#12
mexiCAN Pebble Pounder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 119	I used to work at a hobby shop, and when the new rustler/stampede/bandits came out I had to solder many trx connectors to to new batts for customers. I do not like the way that they are designed, I dont like the fact that the brass contacts are just clipped into the housing, and i think that it is just a way for a company to make more money on something thats already been acomplished, and for an inferior design at that. just my opinion, you do not have to agree, just my experience.

06-16-2008, 11:11 PM	#13
createacrawler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Go Broncos!!!!!! Posts: 425	One thing I DO like about the Deans connectors is that they smell really good when you heat them up too much when soldering them. (not that it's happened or anything)

06-16-2008, 11:23 PM	#14
mexiCAN Pebble Pounder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 119	it does when you don't know what your doing

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