How do i connect my Battery, Controller, and Motor together!

[bweezy90]

I am looking to build an electric skateboard but am really confused. These are the parts i already have ordered, but how do i connect the battery to the controller. The plugs are different. Do i cut the cables and which ones do i buy? If you know any guides to cutting these wires or a basic setup i would appreciate it.

Thanks

 

[arkmundi]

I am looking to build an electric skateboard but am really confused. These are the parts i already have ordered, but how do i connect the battery to the controller. The plugs are different. Do i cut the cables and which ones do i buy? If you know any guides to cutting these wires or a basic setup i would appreciate it. Thanks

I'm assuming you bought separate components, rather than a component matched kit? Is that right? If so, you'll need to first acquire electrical diagrams for your components that show you which wire is which. And yes, you can always get a set of connectors to re-attach the wires to. Vendor web sites often have diagrams posted. If not, contact your vendor for the diagram.

 

[bweezy90]

I am looking to build an electric skateboard but am really confused. These are the parts i already have ordered, but how do i connect the battery to the controller. The plugs are different. Do i cut the cables and which ones do i buy? If you know any guides to cutting these wires or a basic setup i would appreciate it. Thanks

I'm assuming you bought separate components, rather than a component matched kit? Is that right? If so, you'll need to first acquire electrical diagrams for your components that show you which wire is which. And yes, you can always get a set of connectors to re-attach the wires to. Vendor web sites often have diagrams posted. If not, contact your vendor for the diagram.

I think i found the right electrical diagram online, but the problem is i the wires. The positive and negative cables that came with the battery don't seem to fit the controller. What would you recommend for that setup? Any information will help


Thanks

 

[hjns]

Looks to me you need to solder additional wires to the controller.

 

[bweezy90]

I know, but not sure which wires. So i solder the 3 from the motor directly to the controller? or do i use the wires it gave me and solder those and use a connector in the middle.

 

[arkmundi]

Positive & negative wires are simple. Use Anderson Powerpoles. Solder, don't crimp, to avoid having to buy a crimping tool. But its the controller that matters most to the equation. Make sure that the amps of your controller output match the amp requirements of your motor. Again, your vendors can be helpful - contact them for more info if you're lacking that.

 

[bweezy90]

Positive & negative wires are simple. Use Anderson Powerpoles. Solder, don't crimp, to avoid having to buy a crimping tool. But its the controller that matters most to the equation. Make sure that the amps of your controller output match the amp requirements of your motor. Again, your vendors can be helpful - contact them for more info if you're lacking that.

The controller amps meet the requirements of my motor perfectly. The problem i am stupid for not understanding is, As you can see in the images above, the plugs on the end of my battery are strange. Do i just cut those off and then solder new cables onto them. I don't understand how they all interconnect and such. Sorry i am new this kind of stuff.

 

[arkmundi]

As you can see in the images above, the plugs on the end of my battery are strange. Do i just cut those off and then solder new cables onto them. I don't understand how they all interconnect and such. Sorry i am new this kind of stuff.

Yes, just cut them off and put on new connectors. There are lots of different kinds. Some prefer XT60 and XT90 connectors, others Anderson. others bullet connectors from you local Radio Shack. Just make a choice of what you like from among the standard, readily-available types.

 

[bweezy90]

O ok. Sounds easy. Now say i cut the battery cables and solder new ones on. Now, i don't want them soldered onto the controller encase i want to switch batteries. Is there a middle adapter i could use if i wanted to easily switch batteries.

 

[arkmundi]

Yes, that's the whole point, a connection that's simple to implement, easy to use and fail proof. Just think it through before you buy/commit.

 

[bweezy90]

Unfortunately I already bought this stuff thinking it was going to be easy. Is there anyway you could send me links to anything else I will need. Such as cables and adapters. I would be willing to pay you 10-30$ via paypal. I just want this thing working and me less confused lol.

Thanks

 

[hjns]

I know, but not sure which wires. So i solder the 3 from the motor directly to the controller? or do i use the wires it gave me and solder those and use a connector in the middle.

There should be three wires from the controller to the motor. Usually there would be three wires from the controller and three wires from the motor, and connect them in the middle. As your motor has the male connectors already soldered onto the wires, you probably want to solder three wires to the controller, and solder three female connectors at the end of these wires to be able to connect to the motor wires.

 

[Lebowski]

WATCH OUT WITH CUTTING THE BATTERY WIRES !!!! IF YOU CUT BOTH AT THE SAME TIME (AT THE PLUG)
YOU'LL GET A SHORT, A FIRE, YOUR WIFE AND KIDS WILL LEAVE YOU AND YOU'LL END UP A HOBO UNDER
A BRIDGE SOMEWHERE !

 

[friendly1uk]

What connections are on the battery? I see no point chopping them off to fit different ones. You just need matching one's on flying leads from the controller. The battery comes with them, they are not inadequate.

Motor wants to be done the same. It looks like 4mm male bananas plugs, so the controller needs 4mm female bananas on flying leads.

A pack of hxt connectors might be all you need. I can't really tell what any of this is though. There is no scale no measurements and no links.

 

[bweezy90]

Well here is everything that i have for it so far.I'm not sure what connectors i need for the battery since that's all that came with it. what would you do to get it going?

 

[friendly1uk]

Only large connector I can see is on the motor. Three of them. Banana plugs of some sort. They are going to be 4mm or 5mm I guess. You could measure them, or look in the specs.

Then to the battery. I can't see either. One is male, one female. I am guessing there the same as the motor, and a trial fit would tell you. With two motor wires left unconnected, take the third known size connector and see if it fits one of the battery wires.

Only when you know what they are can you move forward. Although I'm not starting to see wisdom in the advise to chop them off and start again. Then we would at least know what you have. If you can't tell though, I can't help. You need the project doing for you.

Where is your throttle?

Edit: Just reading the battery add should tell you the connectors used, like reading the motors add should tell you it's connectors. Your not being very helpful with a photo of them sat on the table. What are they. Get some links up if you can't read the adds yourself. Or make and model numbers. Something we can work with.

 

[bweezy90]

Only large connector I can see is on the motor. Three of them. Banana plugs of some sort. They are going to be 4mm or 5mm I guess. You could measure them, or look in the specs.

Then to the battery. I can't see either. One is male, one female. I am guessing there the same as the motor, and a trial fit would tell you. With two motor wires left unconnected, take the third known size connector and see if it fits one of the battery wires.

Only when you know what they are can you move forward. Although I'm not starting to see wisdom in the advise to chop them off and start again. Then we would at least know what you have. If you can't tell though, I can't help. You need the project doing for you.

Where is your throttle?

Edit: Just reading the battery add should tell you the connectors used, like reading the motors add should tell you it's connectors. Your not being very helpful with a photo of them sat on the table. What are they. Get some links up if you can't read the adds yourself. Or make and model numbers. Something we can work with.

Here are the parts below, Thanks a lot for helping me out! I really need it.

Battery----http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=24303

Motor----http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=18128

Controller----https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking...kStar_150A_1_8th_Scale_Brushless_Car_ESC.html

Power Combo Pack---http://www.targethobby.com/hobbymate-rc-airplane-power-combo-2832-p-4162008.html
Please!! Tell me what i am missing and will need to complete this. Thanks

 

[hjns]

Did you get it to work?

The controller actually has a nice label telling you how to connect the battery. Take out your voltmeter, measure which pole is plus and which is minus, and start soldering. I already told you how to connect the controller to the motor, so you can get it to work.

 

[el_walto]

Be very careful with the battery. Only cut or touch one wire at a time, if the two wires touch you will get a huge spark.

Here is an answer:

Order one or two sets of these connectors: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=9283

Also get some 12awg wire if you don't have any: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9673__Turnigy_Pure_Silicone_Wire_12AWG_1mtr_RED.html

You will need a 30Watt or higher soldering iron, and solder.

The three motor wires go to the controller. Doesn't matter what order, if the motorspins backwards, swap two of the wires.

Red battery wire goes to positive on controller. Black battery wire goes to negative on controller.

 

[bweezy90]

Be very careful with the battery. Only cut or touch one wire at a time, if the two wires touch you will get a huge spark.

Here is an answer:

Order one or two sets of these connectors: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=9283

Also get some 12awg wire if you don't have any: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9673__Turnigy_Pure_Silicone_Wire_12AWG_1mtr_RED.html

You will need a 30Watt or higher soldering iron, and solder.

The three motor wires go to the controller. Doesn't matter what order, if the motorspins backwards, swap two of the wires.

Red battery wire goes to positive on controller. Black battery wire goes to negative on controller.

Ok, i get the wire you listed and the connectors, i don't understand how to connect them. Do i solder the Connectors on the wire?

 

[el_walto]

So, you already have some wire.

Solder Red Wire to positive on controller
Black Wire to Negative
Other three wires to the three connectors.

You will need to practice soldering if you have not soldering 10gauge wire before, because it can be a pain, and you don't want to damage your controller from getting it too hot.

You can then solder the connectors to the wires.

Here is a video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVLJRnDERu0

 

[bweezy90]

Thanks for the advice. I ordered the parts. I hooked up the wires from the battery to the Controller, then from the controller to the motor. The trackstar was beeping but it didn't spin. Do i need a receiver or something to control the speed? or should it just run?

O! The fan spins and the controller is working fine it seems, just the engine wont. Then it beeps and keeps beeping louder.

I attached two photos to show what i have done so far.

Thanks again,

Blake E. Stevenson

 

[hjns]

Yes, you need a receiver and a transmitter to control the speed. The controller would usually be connected to the receiver with a small black connection with 3 small wires.

You also need to clean up the solder around the wires on the controller to prevent any shorts. And it is easier to use the same colour for the wires, so black is always negative pole, red always positive, yellow all motor wires, and white a signal. Just a suggestion....

edit: also, get some heatshrink, to adequately cover any naked wire and solder. Do you have a good transmitter / receiver combo? How were you going to make your skateboard go?