Deans connectors vs Traxxas connectors
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Deans connectors vs Traxxas connectors
Is there an advantage of Traxxas connectors over Deans Connectors? Almost all of my old trucks and batteries were standardized with Deans. I just bought a Traxxas Slash (first new electric truck in years. Retiring the old Duratrax Evader)
It seems that the Traxxas connectors are becoming the standard. Should I switch everything over to the Traxxas connectors, or stay with my Deans standard?
It seems that the Traxxas connectors are becoming the standard. Should I switch everything over to the Traxxas connectors, or stay with my Deans standard?
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RE: Deans connectors vs Traxxas connectors
truth is Traxxas are much more easier to solder and have a larger surface which makes them easier to grip. I've switched from deans long ago since they came out and I have not missed them.
deans could still prove nice where a more compact high current connector would be useful, an esc to motor connection could be an example.
deans could still prove nice where a more compact high current connector would be useful, an esc to motor connection could be an example.
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RE: Deans connectors vs Traxxas connectors
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><font face="Calibri" size="3">there's no noticeable performance difference.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>its all a matter of preference.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>some say the traxxas plugs are easier to work with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>personally iv been running deans sense almost day one. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>iv got no problems with them, never have had any problems with them, idk what everybody's beef is</font></p>
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RE: Deans connectors vs Traxxas connectors
Some people prefer Apples some people prefer Oranges.
Can't really say one is better than the other. Its all whatever you like.
I have traxxas mainly due to getting a XL-5 ESC and swapping my stuff over.
Also the ease of soldering it played a huge roll.
Can't really say one is better than the other. Its all whatever you like.
I have traxxas mainly due to getting a XL-5 ESC and swapping my stuff over.
Also the ease of soldering it played a huge roll.
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RE: Deans connectors vs Traxxas connectors
Don't both have less resistance than the wires on the battery? If that is so, the wires become the limiting factor, so one really won't have much of an advantage over the other in that department. If I'm wrong in my thinking I will happily take a slap to the mouth
FYI, I like traxxas connectors because I think they are easy for an inexperienced solder person like myself.
FYI, I like traxxas connectors because I think they are easy for an inexperienced solder person like myself.
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RE: Deans connectors vs Traxxas connectors
I prefer Deans for ease of soldering and use. Traxxas are good as well but with everything I have (batts, chargers, etc) it's just much easier for me to run Deans.
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RE: Deans connectors vs Traxxas connectors
I just swapped all my stuff over from Tamiya to traxxas plugs because they are much better, and I just think they will probably be the new standard. I have never tried deans, and im sure they are great too, but I just feel like if I go with traxxas plugs, it will be a little more standard than the deans.
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