02-28-2018, 06:00 AM | #1 |
Newbie Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Tampa, FL
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| Replace EC3 plug???
Has anyone found a way to convert the EC3 plug to a Deans or XT60? I took it apart and it would be easy if I had a 3D printer. There's a mold that holds the EC3 in place that can be removed. If Losi offered a different piece for each type of battery connector, it'd be helpful. I have been using a EC3 to Deans adaptor, but due to the length, the battery wires hang lower than the body's skid plate. |
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02-28-2018, 06:13 AM | #2 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pontypool, wales
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| Re: Replace EC3 plug???
It’s very easy to change , the housing that surrounds the ec3 does unscrew , some trimming with a knife is necessary to get a good fit once the ec3 has been removed , to be honest I’d change to the xt60 much better connectors , and a lot easier to solder ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
02-28-2018, 10:14 AM | #3 | |
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How'd you get the XT60 to stay in place? The EC3 is wedged between the top and bottom mounts. Do you have a pic? Quote:
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02-28-2018, 10:21 AM | #4 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pontypool, wales
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| Re: Replace EC3 plug???
The top clamp just clamps in between the wires coming from the connector and the xt60 fits in easily and surrounded by an epoxy resin , unfortunately I don’t have a photo other one I found on Facebook of the mod Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
02-28-2018, 10:22 AM | #5 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pontypool, wales
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This chap hasn’t used epoxy but if you remove the housing then you would have too Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
02-28-2018, 12:58 PM | #6 |
Newbie Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Tampa, FL
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I guess I thought the plug would come out of the body if it wasn't wedged between the top and bottom mounts. Thanks for the pics. What is the FB site for the Rock Rey?
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03-02-2018, 12:41 AM | #7 | |
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03-02-2018, 02:07 AM | #8 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pontypool, wales
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I found when it’s that far forward and sticking out it would clash with battery removal and needs to be set back further ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
03-02-2018, 10:53 AM | #9 |
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03-02-2018, 01:02 PM | #10 |
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03-14-2018, 02:11 PM | #11 |
Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Antonio
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| Re: Replace EC3 plug???
I designed a xt-60 mount. If you have access to a 3d printer, I can post it on thingiverse.
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03-21-2018, 02:44 PM | #12 |
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04-03-2018, 07:24 AM | #13 | |
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04-03-2018, 07:50 AM | #14 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: easton
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I’m using a different esc which isn’t mounted in the stock location. However all I did was remove the plastic fans and run the battery wires around that way and it works just fine. Even leaves more room to get to the power switch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
04-04-2018, 05:45 AM | #15 | |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pontypool, wales
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Yes , Christopher Lang is in the baja/rock Rey group if you signup to the group then search the group for this name and it’ll come up in various other post regarding this part that he 3D prints Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk | |
07-08-2019, 12:15 AM | #16 | |
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I have two ec3 batteries: one 2s and one 3s. After upgrading to a Castle Mamba X and 1415 2400kv motor, I'm thinking of picking up a 4s battery, but the one I'm looking at is XT60. Even though a replacement LOS231005 part isn't too expensive, I'd rather play around with 3d printing an insert than cut into the standard piece. | |
07-09-2019, 03:30 PM | #17 |
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07-09-2019, 04:42 PM | #18 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary - in the Great White North
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Get yourself some o' these. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3289...d-58b309ff92af |
07-27-2019, 01:29 PM | #19 |
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| Re: Replace EC3 plug??? Was a 5min job to remove a little bit of plastics with a Dremel. Fits perfect. Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk |
07-30-2019, 01:22 AM | #20 |
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If you cut the original part, the end of the connector will protrude 4mm past the bottom of the bulkhead. You’ll also need longer screws if you use XT60H connectors with the grey cover. I got fed up having to wedge my hard case lipos into the car, so I designed a part to securely flush mount an XT60H using the stock screws: Anybody who has a 3d printer can find the STL here: https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints...y-xt60-adapter If you don’t have a printer, let me know and I’ll help you out. I’m annoyed with Horizon for not offering something like this. EC3 sucks. Last edited by freshmas; 07-30-2019 at 01:53 AM. Reason: Added link to STL |
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