Small wire connectors??

I have just got myself a Flipsky controller to replace a basic one in my build I am working on but wondering to wire it in properly I will need to get those small pin connector plugs for the hall wires and throttle cable ect
what are these connectors called?

On the flipsky they are multiple 5 pin and 3 pin ect so what are you guys doing with these connections?
Should I cut these off and solder the wires or use connector blocks?

I did cut all the plugs off the other basic controller I had and soldered all the small wires and heat shrink them but thinking to do it properly I should get the small pin connectors

What's the best practice for these small wires?

If it's best to use the connectors, what are they called? so I can get the right ones

If this is your hobby, choose a connector style that you like and use them. If it’s a one time installation, then soldering is fine. Using connectors makes maintenance, repair, and diagnosing issues much easier so part of good planning. If you’re just fixing something up to sell it, then I guess the next guy will need to deal with it.

Some common connectors:

JST, then usually by the pin spacing. Like JST XH/PH/etc which just means 1mm/1.5mm/2mm spacing, etc. Usually you can find the information listed in the controller info. Some started using JST connectors that have latches on them, I haven't found those ones yet. I typically just source a mixed make-your-own box off amazon for $15 or whatever.

I use JST connectors. They work great.

Thanks all,
Checked the website and looks like my Flipsky has the JST PH 2 connector for the throttle and hall so will get those to match

I am now looking at the MT60 connectors for my 3 phase wires on the motor/controller
Am I right the Flipsky doesn't matter which way round the phase wires go with each other and can all be adjusted within the programming app?

If so would the MT60 connector be ok for the 3 phase wires?
Or will I still need to swap some wires around before final soldering?

I used MT60 for my phase wires. I had a 25A KT controller, at the time, and that worked fine for me. They were overkill, but I like them better than the bullet connectors that came with the controller.

If it were me, I would temporarily (I’ve seen wirenuts) connect the phase wires to ensure proper motor rotation, after that’s been verified to satisfaction, then I’d put the MT60 on. I haven’t used a Flipsky, so maybe it has auto recognition.

electricboard1 said:

If so would the MT60 connector be ok for the 3 phase wires?
Or will I still need to swap some wires around before final soldering?

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It's VESC, so it auto detects. Hall/phase color matching is irrelevant. Just, like, don't change the order after motor detection. I mean, it's not a big deal if you do, you'll just have to run detection again.

Personally, I like 4mm bullets for low amperage stuff, and then for big systems I'll run XT150's.

For signal wires I've been using JST JWPF for a very small and water resistant connection and then wrapped in splicing tape, they can be finicky to assemble but what small connector isn't. If it doesn't need to be water proof JST-XH is nice, it's common and small enough but easier to work with than the smaller JST connectors.

On a VESC like a flipsky if it has connectors on the board I normally just cut the cables they come with and solder them to a cable with the number of conductors I need run that out of the case in a water resistant manner and then to where it needs to go and on the end put JWPFs to match what it's going to. So a 6 conductor cable out to the motor and at the motor a 6pin JWPF and then another cable up to the handlebars, also often 6 conductor and that one splits at the end into 3x 3 or 2 pin JWPF each one connected to it's endpoint (so a throttle, brake, and power switch).

And MT60 for phase, and you can fill the back with silicone before you put the wire cover on to waterproof it, then silicone or silicone grease around the sleeve part when you assemble it (depending if you think you'll have to remove it very often) and wrap the whole thing in some splcing tape for that extra waterproofing layer. Yes waterproofing on phase wires is probably less important but I would rather have everything I can waterproofed with as many layers as I can than not.

And even if your motor doesn't have a temp sensor migth as well run the temp wire down to the motor now so you can install one in the future if you want, the temp sensor on the VESC is a hany feature.

Cool thanks, if it auto detects then I will probably use MT60

If you aren’t pulling more than 100 amps, then you should be ok with those.

I bought a female and male JST PH 2.0 connector kit on ebay and i use it on everything now.



Thanks again to @chuyskywalker for the tip.