Where to Buy Solder Cups for ESCs That Fit 10 Gauge Wire for RC Car Racing?

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#1 21671724 19 Jun 2014 09:02

Irish Racing Irish Racing

Anonymous

Post #1
21671724 19 Jun 2014 09:02

I have been trying to find a source for a solder cup to go onto an esc for RC car racing.

They need to be able to hold up to a 10 gauge wire. They look like the photo attached. Does anyone know where I can get these? Thanks
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#2 21671725 19 Jun 2014 09:37

Frank Bushnell Frank Bushnell

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Post #2
21671725 19 Jun 2014 09:37

The top end of this appears to be a standard type of electrical solder terminal, but I cannot see what the bottom end is supposed to connect to.
As I am not familiar wit RC cars, please would you tell me what an "esc" is ?
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#3 21671726 19 Jun 2014 09:39

Steve Lawson Steve Lawson

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21671726 19 Jun 2014 09:39

I suggest you call a sales rep at one or more of the following:

* Digi-Key
* Mouser
* Newark
* Allied Electronics [www.alliedelec.com/]
* Future Electronics
* Avnet Electronics

In most cases you will be received with enthusiasm and a mandate to serve!
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#4 21671727 19 Jun 2014 10:07

Steve Lawson Steve Lawson

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21671727 19 Jun 2014 10:07

I did a little Googling and determined that "ESC" stands for "Electronic Speed Controller":

* www.rcmdirect.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=document_general_info&products_id=585

* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_speed_control
#5 21671728 19 Jun 2014 10:23

Frank Bushnell Frank Bushnell

Anonymous

Post #5
21671728 19 Jun 2014 10:23

Thanks for that Steve. I want to know if the bottom end of the terminal needs to be soldered onto the ESC, as it appears from the picture, or if there is another part in between. This would determine if another type of terminal could be substituted.

The top ot the terminal looks very much like the solder cup in, for example, 4mm meter test plugs, so if the original can't be found, perhaps a couple of those could easily be cut down to fit ?
#6 21671729 19 Jun 2014 11:06

Irish Racing Irish Racing

Anonymous

Post #6
21671729 19 Jun 2014 11:06

The cup is soldered to the circuit board.
I have looked at a couple of the suggested sites.
They get close to what we need but not completely right.
#7 21671730 19 Jun 2014 18:16

Steve Lawson Steve Lawson

Anonymous

Post #7
21671730 19 Jun 2014 18:16

If you speak to a sales rep he/she might be able to find exactly what you're looking for. I've done that before in cases where I couldn't find what I was looking for by other means.
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#8 21671731 19 Jun 2014 18:43

Michael Levin Michael Levin

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Post #8
21671731 19 Jun 2014 18:43

Are you looking for connectors for the ESC? You can get these at most hobby shops.

Mike
#9 21671732 19 Jun 2014 21:23

Irish Racing Irish Racing

Anonymous

Post #9
21671732 19 Jun 2014 21:23

Yes. But I am looking for production quantities. In the range of 500+ cups. That is why I am trying to find the manufacturer.
#10 21671733 20 Jun 2014 12:25

Steve Lawson Steve Lawson

Anonymous

Post #10
21671733 20 Jun 2014 12:25

AhhSooo... you actually said "source" not "manufacturer" -- not necessarily the same thing. A 'source' is a place to acquire them [usually via a purchase]. That _can_ be the _manufacturer_ but it is more often a distributor. Sometimes the manufacturer does not _source_ what they make.

But, if you contact one or more of the _distributors_ I listed, and they locate one or more parts that fit the bill, then along with that will come the _manufacturer_
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The discussion centers on sourcing solder cups compatible with Electronic Speed Controllers (ESCs) for RC car racing that can accommodate 10 gauge wire. The solder cups are typically soldered directly onto the ESC circuit board. While standard electrical solder terminals and 4mm meter test plug solder cups resemble the required component, exact matches are not readily found through common distributors. Suggested distributors for sourcing these components include Digi-Key, Mouser, Newark, Allied Electronics, Future Electronics, and Avnet Electronics. Engaging sales representatives at these distributors may help locate suitable parts or manufacturers. The original poster seeks production quantities (500+ units), emphasizing the need for a reliable source rather than just a manufacturer. Hobby shops may carry connectors for ESCs, but they are unlikely to meet large-scale production needs.
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