Extend DJI 30A ESC wire length - are JST connector OK?

[Totality]

I need a way to distribute power to the ESCs as moving to a new frame. A lot of the power distribution boards come with JST connectors soldered on, as do the wiring looms (like the one for the XAircraft X650).

How do people generally extend the wires or connect them to PDUs? Is it possible to put JST connectors on the 30A ESCs or are the wires too thick?

 

[ChrisViperM]

The JST connectors are rated at 9 Amp maximum...so guess what. Your ESC's are gonna fry your JST's. Here is some good reading about connectors and their AMP rating: http://www.icare-rc.com/connectors.htm

Apart from that, you would need to consider 2 things:

1) For JST connectors you need some specialized tools and some experience to do it properly (apart from the fact that this connector is useless for you)

2) Try to avoid - if possible - to use ANY connectors at all. Connectors - nevermind how good they - are always a source for failure. IF you have no other choice than to use connectors, make sure they are soldered properly (if you are not experienced, get somebody to do it for you).....NO CRIMPING ANY CONNECTORS, ALWAY SOLDER THEM
Plan your layout carefully in order to avoid cables being too long or too short. Once your connectors are plugged ogether, put a piece of heatshrink tube over the connection and heat it. In that way the connectors connot come apart from vibration.

I just would like to see a PDU with JST connectors...that must be a toy.

Chris

 

[araines2750]

I recently eliminated the old Xaircraft style plugs & distrubution cables from by unit.
I STRONGLY suggest going to a fully SOLDERED system. This eliminates all potential for failures at plug connections which can easily become a weak link and cause issues than are difficult to diagnose.
I purchased a Power Distribution Board (Ebay) and created a custom Carbon Fiber mount.

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