Disconnect TINY battery connectors, need tips

[nathanotis]

Hi guys. Santa brought me a new SXC24 today. This battery connector is S M A L L! !

I got it out using the edge of a pocket knife, but that's a risky proposition given that the wires are also tiny...

Any tips on easy removal?

[Joshs4x4toyz]

After a couple times they are easier to remove. You could also shave the "keepers" (tiny nubs on back by the alignment strip) off with a razor blade. Unless youre air mailing your 24 the plug will stay no problem lol. You could give it a couple crawling outings first though. lol

[Undead Jeeper]

What kind of connector is it?
Identifying it might be difficult since there are so many and they’re often misidentified.

I’ve seen several 3D printed designs for removal tools--check out Thingiverse.

Otherwise, some fine needlenose jewelers pliers, non-serrated smooth jaws (so you don’t destroy the connector):

[King Dork]

I've used Deans micro connectors in the past for things like receiver packs and what not. They're small but really easy to get your fingers on and pull apart.

[HumboldtEF]

I converted to JST connectors on the batteries and made a little adapter out of the original PH 2.0 connector. This gives me something to grab onto.

[slothRC]

Congrats on your SCX24! The micro rigs are super fun. If you haven’t already found it, there’s a micro rig specific sub forum here if you go to Scale Rigs General Tech. Lots of great info there.

Pretty sure these SCX24 battery and motor connectors are JST-PH 2.0.

I have an SCX24 as well and noticed the battery and motor connectors were a little stiff at first, but they do loosen up after repeated ins/outs. Mine don’t give me trouble.

If it continues to give you trouble, [mention]Joshs4x4toyz [/mention] ‘s suggestion of shaving the little keeper nubs down or off with a razor blade seems like a great tip.

Space is limited in these little rigs so I think using the stock connector without adding any adapters is kind of the way to go.


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