Spektrum IC5 Battery Connector (2) (SpektrumXCA501)

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From the picture above, the biggest difference between them is the color and stitching. It is easy to distinguish by color, and there is a metal pin on the IC5 plug, which is used to transmit battery data when charging.

Spektrum IC5 Battery Connector (2) (SpektrumXCA501)

The middle-size XT60 is another great lipo battery connector on the market. With its nylon-built body, it can take up to 60 Amps of constant current flow. In terms of basics, they are not much different, and IC5 is compatible with EC5. So you can directly use the EC5 male plug to connect to the IC5 female plug. They are very different in terms of details, which are crucial. Knowing this will help you save your budget on RC hobbies. The best thing about the XT series is they are reusable. As they have a rugged build, they can outperform most of the other lipo connectors out there. For those familiar with lipo batteries, charging is not a difficult task. Also, there are some high-quality battery brands on the market that are reasonably priced, like Ovonic, a manufacturer that has a range of high-rate batteries designed specifically for Arrma( Ovonic battery for Arrma). They can last a long time as long as you use and charge them correctly. If you’re looking for lipo batteries, they won’t let you down.For example, Spektrum™ Smart G2 technology makes it much easier to balance charge your LiPo batteries. Balancing information travels through the unique data wire of each Smart G2 battery's innovative IC3® or IC5® connector. As a result, only a single connection is needed — no separate balance lead is required.

What is the different between IC5/EC5 plug | Large Scale RC

Spektrum ™ Smart G2 LiPo 100C batteries also maintain an error log including the number of over-heat, over-discharge and over-charge incidents. This data can be helpful in assuring that the battery you've chosen is right for the application. Innovative Spektrum ™ Smart G2 LiPo 100C batteries are so easy to use, they nearly take care of themselves. It's easy to achieve peak battery performance, reliability and longevity with Smart G2 technology!You have to be very careful if you are shouldering the wires. As they have a functioning Amp of 1-2 Amps, they are very sensitive to heat. JST RCY Connectors

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The EC5 connector is separated from the balanced line for more compactness. It works with most lipo chargers on the market.

The EC3 connector is a 3-pin plug used in the radio-controlled (RC) hobby for connecting the battery and motor leads to the electronic speed control (ESC). It is similar to the IC3 connector but is considered to be a more secure and reliable option, especially for high-power applications.