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Post by rusher38 on Mar 17, 2011 13:59:32 GMT -5
I was wondering if there was any advantage to using Deans connectors on batteries and such.
I've seen people have guns that use them and they looked a bit more experienced with playing airsoft than others.
So is there any real advantage to using Deans connectors?
The only thing I can think of would be saving space inside the battery compartment.
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Post by Thor on Mar 17, 2011 14:05:24 GMT -5
Biggest advantage is that they are just flat out better connectors than Tamiya connectors. They have lower resistance, so provided you have a decent battery and decent wiring, you should get slightly better response with Deans than with the standard connectors.
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Post by Maverick on Mar 17, 2011 15:19:25 GMT -5
They are also rated at a much higher A rating than Tamiya which if I recall are only rated at 16-20A?
Deans also go together easier, come apart easier, take up less space, are easier to install, and as Thor said have less resistance.
Tamiya connectors are harder to take apart, harder to install, the plastic clip locking them together can break, arent rated very high, and the internal connecting pins can bend and be a pain to line back up properly.
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Post by Fugazi on Mar 17, 2011 16:50:22 GMT -5
There is essentially no reason NOT to have deans, other than not wanting to spend like $4 total. Trigger response is actually notably improved if you slap on deans. That can be vital for CQB.
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Post by triggs on Mar 17, 2011 16:56:00 GMT -5
Also due to the lower resistance as Thor mentioned, this helps battery life.
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Post by drunkonunleaded on Mar 17, 2011 17:14:19 GMT -5
Not to mention with prolonged high-amp draws, tamiya connectors LOVE to melt.
For those who may not be aware, resistance creates heat.
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Post by hylander27(Immortal) on Mar 17, 2011 20:44:01 GMT -5
Not to jacked the thread but what do you use to charge deans batteries? I have a universal charger. Is there's special plug needed to charge it?
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Post by triggs on Mar 17, 2011 21:10:09 GMT -5
You'll need an adapter with a male deans plug soldered to it.
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Post by Fugazi on Mar 18, 2011 3:54:48 GMT -5
Unless you have a LiPo. They have separate charging wires, that often attach to a balancing chip. Just thought that should be noted. If you're used a NiMh or NiCd, then you'll need an adapter.
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Post by Dahm on Mar 18, 2011 9:07:31 GMT -5
Not to jacked the thread but what do you use to charge deans batteries? I have a universal charger. Is there's special plug needed to charge it? You can just cut off the old Tamiya connector and solder on a deans. Its virtually so easy, a caveman could do it.  Some retailers also sell deans to tamiya adapters as well (which you should only use for charging, NOT for your replica, because it defeats the entire purpose of using deans in the first place). |
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Post by griffin on Mar 18, 2011 11:54:20 GMT -5
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Post by Fugazi on Mar 19, 2011 4:21:17 GMT -5
That's actually an excellent deal. I get new guns all the time, and rewire other peoples quite often for a very small fee. This seems like a pretty good investment. |
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Post by g3sniper on Mar 28, 2011 9:22:25 GMT -5
I've actually switched to Traxxas connectors. I find them easier to use than deans.
In addition to everything already mentioned-
Where I play, there are about 10 of us who actually come prepared, and are willing to spend some money to keep all our stuff working, and usually about 10 or more weekend warriors show up not ready to go, but we need the cannon fodder to make the games fun...
Having dean's connectors also gives me a good excuse to not let these leeches use my spare batteries when they forgot to charge theirs.
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Post by Timm on Apr 7, 2011 2:04:03 GMT -5
Having dean's connectors also gives me a good excuse to not let these leeches use my spare batteries when they forgot to charge theirs. But what happens when your batts die? |
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Post by g3sniper on Apr 7, 2011 11:38:02 GMT -5
Having dean's connectors also gives me a good excuse to not let these leeches use my spare batteries when they forgot to charge theirs. But what happens when your batts die? Then I guess I would place myself in the leech category, and I would be out of luck, and would give me incentive to not let it happen again. However, since it really isn't too hard to remember to charge your batteries, it hasn't happened to me yet. |
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