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Tamiya to receiver pack connector???
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Wouldn't it be simple just to make one? I know you can get each connector separately. Might I ask what you're using it for?
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Well I have an AC/DC charger that has a tamiya male connector. I would like to invest in some receiver packs for my RC's. So that is why I am asking if such a connector exists. My charger allows me to adjust the amps at which I charge. So I should be able to drop it down to like 1 amp (or whatever is necessary) and charge the packs. Correct?
Yeah, that should work. As long as you can drop your charge rate that low, you should be fine.
Tell you what I did. I made my own packs. When I did, I soldered 2 connectors to it. One for the rx plug. One Tamiya plug. So when I want to charge, I just plug the Tamiya plug into my charger. I don't have to unplug the rx pack from the switch. That's one way of doing it. I did that on my Maxx because I was sick of taking the battery compartment apart every time I wanted to charge. But making an adapter will work just the same. Just go out and get the connectors and link them. It's probably cheaper than trying to find a premade one. Which I don't even think exist...
Tell you what I did. I made my own packs. When I did, I soldered 2 connectors to it. One for the rx plug. One Tamiya plug. So when I want to charge, I just plug the Tamiya plug into my charger. I don't have to unplug the rx pack from the switch. That's one way of doing it. I did that on my Maxx because I was sick of taking the battery compartment apart every time I wanted to charge. But making an adapter will work just the same. Just go out and get the connectors and link them. It's probably cheaper than trying to find a premade one. Which I don't even think exist...
Soldering is the only way to go.
also if you ever do any wire-to-wire sodering, it always advisable to use "shrink tubing" you basically put the shrink tubing over one end of the wire you want to soder then you push it down the wire away from the heat. then you soder your wires together. you then bring the tubing up over the soder joint. then using a lighter or a heat gun, you heat the tubing and shrinks around the joint. the result is a very professional soder joint that beats the hell out of black electrical tape.
i think JR needs to head out and pick up a soder iron and start practicing.
it's a great skill to have.
oh yeah, you cn get shrink tubing at just about every hardware store in a just about any size you'd need.
i think JR needs to head out and pick up a soder iron and start practicing.
it's a great skill to have.oh yeah, you cn get shrink tubing at just about every hardware store in a just about any size you'd need.
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- #8
Hehe. I know the idea behind it. Matter of fact I had to wire in my switch so I could use my XS3 on my maxx. I did all of the work my self. I can do it but my problem is I need to hold the solder near the tip too long then I get too much on the wire. I also used shrink tubing on the joints after I was done. 
