A balance connector is nothing more than a breakout connector for accessing all the individual cells contained in a lipo.
Lipo battery connector types.
Some connectors are proprietary and are only used on 1 brand of battery.
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Lithium polymer batteries henceforth referred to as lipo batteries are a type of battery now used in many consumer electronics devices.
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The ovonic s min lithium polymer ion batteries come with the connectors.
The most popular battery connector for lipo batteries.
Our icharger range and 90 of our lipo battery range are currently supplied as jst xh although you can purchase balance boards and convertors for other types of balance connectors.
Why are balance connectors needed.
The main power connector and the balance connector.
Like everything in the world no two things are exactly the same and batteries are no different.
This solid little rc connector battery type value can range from 7 amps up to 12 amps.
Rc lipo battery connector types styles.
Soldering rc battery connectors soldering is a just as important if not more important than the type of connector you use.
This allows for the monitoring and manipulation of each cell individually.
If you want to push it more than 15 amps value is enough for it.
There are generally two types of connectors on a lipo battery.
Choosing one based on current handling ability personal preference is key.
As shown in the above photos there are all sorts of flavors and sizes of rc lipo battery connectors out there and those photos only shows a small smattering.
Even though the focus is on lipo batteries all of the connectors mentioned above will also work on nimh packs as well.
Jst xh is the most commonly used balance connector and is found in most batteries these days.
They have been gaining in popularity in the radio control industry over the last few years and are now the most popular choice for anyone looking for long run times and high power.
Battery connector molex 51021 0200.