Lighting kit question..
 

I installed the lighting kit in my Defender and everything is good with that part of it. I am wondering if anyone knows what connector it is that actually fits the connection on the power supply because some of the lights that I got to mount on my bumpers have normal sized servo connectors on them. I would like to change them over so I can use the empty spots on the supply and just keep everything simple. Thank you


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I'm also looking for that same answer.

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It's a special plug that Traxxas used.
Word of warning, the Traxxas light kit is only 3v, most cheaper light kits that have a "servo plug" are 6v.
So they will be very dim if plugged into the Traxxas system.

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I believe the Traxxas power supply steps down the voltage? You would want to be sure it could even run your lights.
Edit: What Brimdogg said above, he beat me to it and explained it better...!

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Some of the stuff that I am looking to add is more looks over functionality (marker lights and such) that I don’t mind too much if they are a little on the dim side. Was just looking to see if there is a way to get the wiring to change them over or not. I do appreciate the point of the voltage too though as that was something I had not considered.


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If you are ok with the brightness and are willing to do some soldering I'm thinking you could purchase Traxxas 8031 for $6.00 and solder it onto your lights.


Traxxas 8031 https://traxxas.com/products/parts/8031
https://i.imgur.com/hPEG6yWl.jpg

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Ok, I experimented a bit with the lights and found that the other brands of lights will not even illuminate with the Traxxas supply so I had to find an adapter to split a normal servo connection. My new Hobbywing will be going in soon, once I get my replacement soldering gun. Have a set of J.S.T. connectors coming too so I can keep everything working the same once I get the new one in. Also scored a spare motor nice and cheap so that is another plus. Hope everyone has a good weekend of wheeling.


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I use these connectors everywhere when I need a special fit


this is where I get them https://www.adafruit.com/product/266

here is a related vid of the conectors/jumpers in use:

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I never thought twice about it until now. When I installed the light bar I thought it was shuttle dim when hooked to the traxxas power supply. Would the best option be to run a splitter off the direct lipo power and run a voltage reducer for say the light bar/ winch?

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Would split off a channel of the receiver if you still run the stock ESC since most led stuff looks to be designed for the 6-8 volt range for the scale stuff. The Hobbywing ESC has a programming/fan port that can be used as a 6v supply for lighting too. I have both the Traxxas supply and a splitter coming from the receiver so I can power both my Traxxas and non Traxxas lights. Battery voltage can damage them if they are not meant to run that high of a voltage.


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