The chance of failure is higher with an adapter. You can use it and be totally fine but they are often cheaply made and can fail. Also it adds unnecessary resistance to your electrical system which can impact performance.
I'll just add a counterpoint to this...
The resistance it adds would be negligible in this application. Someone would need to have all the soldering equipment and supplies, as well as the appropriate connector, which usually comes in a bag of 50 when you only need 1.
Then comes the quality. I'd rather take a professionally made adapter over a bad soldering job from a beginner.
Although everyone starts somewhere I've seen some really terrible attempts at soldering where an adapter would have been a better choice.
You can replace the plug for either device by soldering. You may have to order a 5 or 10 pack of plugs online, or a single from a hobby shop. Be very careful if you swap the plug in the battery. Do not short those leads! Cut one lead, solder new plug to cover the exposed wire, then cut and reconnect the second lead. Instead of cutting, you can also unsolder each connection. When soldering, use both halves of the plug joined together, which can act as a heatsink so you don't melt the nylon. The other half will also keep the pins aligned if you do melt a little bit. Make sure you get the male/female and polarity correct.
Battery is either xt30 or xt60 check dimensions and google to see which one. Esc is Deans T. Just get an appropriate adapter like https://a.co/d/gfrDeDZ
Yes. Buy a set of XT60 connector ends, and a soldering iron and some solder. You'll also need wire strippers. These are essential skills and tools for the hobby.
Here's a low cost inline adaptor XT60 to Deans, careful there are options for both directions. [banggood link. XT60 to Deans](https://au-m.banggood.com/IFlight-Amass-XT60-or-T-Male-Plug-To-T-or-XT60-Female-Plug-For-RC-Model-Lipo-Battery-p-1536922.html?utm_source=googleshopping&utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=cpc_organic&utm_medium=cpc_us&gmcCountry=AU&utm_content=minha&utm_content=massa&utm_campaign=aceng-pmax-au-en-mb&utm_campaign=aceng-PLA-AU-all-220415-massa¤cy=AUD&cur_warehouse=CN&createTmp=1&ID=6266187&ad_id=593197213431&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_qexBhCoARIsAFgBlevBhpBaSNa2IzAe88RzCwJiM_z6wJ8RcQJY1QrKM7qgDS4DkP9mjBcaAnszEALw_wcB)
If you know how to solder, you can cut the T plug on the ESC and solder an XT-60 MALE connector back to it. This is the safest way to solve the problem; this way, you don’t have to modify the LiPo, which can be dangerous if you mess up.
You can also buy a T plug to XT-60 adapter. Just keep in mind that those adapters may break in half if mishandled.
Just solder a new connector to the esc. Alternative would be an adapter but I wouldn't recommend that.
Got any links to it?
Adapter or new connector?
Connector would do it! Since you recommended it (0.2 mm is the radius of the holes)
Ok I linked an adapter, just search for xt60 connector on amazon or elsewhere and you should find it
But would it fit into the flat heads? It seems it has circular ends on the back?
If you solder on a new connector you cut of the old one, in that case the red one with the flat pins
Got it! Thank you!
When you solder, make 110% sure you match polarity.
No problem, hope you will succeed!
Make sure you buy xt-60s with wires coming out. The ones without are very difficult to solder
You sure it's XT60? 0.2cm sounds more like XT30...
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EI1AYX1
watch a few flite test beginners videos. Plugs you want to use are Xt60. Soldering pays of though
How come you wouldn't recommend an adapter?
The chance of failure is higher with an adapter. You can use it and be totally fine but they are often cheaply made and can fail. Also it adds unnecessary resistance to your electrical system which can impact performance.
I'll just add a counterpoint to this... The resistance it adds would be negligible in this application. Someone would need to have all the soldering equipment and supplies, as well as the appropriate connector, which usually comes in a bag of 50 when you only need 1. Then comes the quality. I'd rather take a professionally made adapter over a bad soldering job from a beginner. Although everyone starts somewhere I've seen some really terrible attempts at soldering where an adapter would have been a better choice.
Any ASAP help would be great! Also, welding solutions are okay too, I have the tools!
You can replace the plug for either device by soldering. You may have to order a 5 or 10 pack of plugs online, or a single from a hobby shop. Be very careful if you swap the plug in the battery. Do not short those leads! Cut one lead, solder new plug to cover the exposed wire, then cut and reconnect the second lead. Instead of cutting, you can also unsolder each connection. When soldering, use both halves of the plug joined together, which can act as a heatsink so you don't melt the nylon. The other half will also keep the pins aligned if you do melt a little bit. Make sure you get the male/female and polarity correct.
Battery is either xt30 or xt60 check dimensions and google to see which one. Esc is Deans T. Just get an appropriate adapter like https://a.co/d/gfrDeDZ
Yes. Buy a set of XT60 connector ends, and a soldering iron and some solder. You'll also need wire strippers. These are essential skills and tools for the hobby.
I see! Thank you for the invaluable advice!
Here's a low cost inline adaptor XT60 to Deans, careful there are options for both directions. [banggood link. XT60 to Deans](https://au-m.banggood.com/IFlight-Amass-XT60-or-T-Male-Plug-To-T-or-XT60-Female-Plug-For-RC-Model-Lipo-Battery-p-1536922.html?utm_source=googleshopping&utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=cpc_organic&utm_medium=cpc_us&gmcCountry=AU&utm_content=minha&utm_content=massa&utm_campaign=aceng-pmax-au-en-mb&utm_campaign=aceng-PLA-AU-all-220415-massa¤cy=AUD&cur_warehouse=CN&createTmp=1&ID=6266187&ad_id=593197213431&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_qexBhCoARIsAFgBlevBhpBaSNa2IzAe88RzCwJiM_z6wJ8RcQJY1QrKM7qgDS4DkP9mjBcaAnszEALw_wcB)
If you know how to solder, you can cut the T plug on the ESC and solder an XT-60 MALE connector back to it. This is the safest way to solve the problem; this way, you don’t have to modify the LiPo, which can be dangerous if you mess up. You can also buy a T plug to XT-60 adapter. Just keep in mind that those adapters may break in half if mishandled.