T-Plug (Deans) Female to Mini Tamiya Female Adapter Cable - 16AWG Silicone Wire (10cm)

Specifications

• Connector 1: T-Plug (Deans) Female
• Connector 2: Mini Tamiya Female (Small variant)
• Tamiya Pin Pitch: 4.5 mm
• Tamiya Housing Width: Approx. 10 mm
• Wire Gauge: 16 AWG
• Wire Type: Flexible High-Temperature Silicone
• Wire Length: 10 cm (approx. 4 inches)
• Conductor: Tinned Copper
• Maximum Temperature Rating: 200°C

Key Applications & Projects

• Charging Adapter: The primary use case—adapt your T-Plug charging lead to charge Tamiya-equipped NiMH racing packs.

• ESC Adapter: Run a Tamiya battery on a modern ESC that has a T-Plug connector.

• Testing: Quickly connect standard hobby batteries to breadboards or projects (via a T-Plug pigtail).

Unlock New Capabilities (Project Evolution)

• Prerequisites: You have a charger with a T-Plug output and a battery with a Tamiya connector.

• Feature Upgrade: Enables "Fast Charging" for your old NiMH packs using a modern Balance Charger, replacing the slow 4-hour wall chargers.

• Effort Level: Plug & Play.

Virtual Technician & Wiring

• ⚠️ Polarity Check:

  • Square Hole: Red (+)

  • Round/D-Shape Hole: Black (-)

  • Always visually double-check the wire colors on your battery match the adapter before connecting.

• Gender Confusion: Tamiya gender naming is often reversed in different regions. Look at the photos: This adapter has the connector typically found on the Battery (Female housing with latch catch) and the Charger Lead (Female T-Plug).

Accessories & Parts

What's Included:

• 1 x T-Plug (Deans) Female to Mini Tamiya Female Adapter Cable - 16AWG Silicone Wire (10cm)

Required Alternatives:

• Reverse Adapter: If you need to plug a T-Plug Battery into a Tamiya Car, you need the T-Plug Male to Tamiya Male adapter.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Will this let me charge my RC car battery? Yes, if your battery has a Tamiya plug and your charger has a T-Plug.

2. Is this for the battery or the car? It creates a bridge. Typically used to connect a Charger (Source) to a Battery (Load).

3. Is polarity standard? Yes, Red to Square, Black to Round.

4. Can I use this for Airsoft? Yes, perfectly safe for charging Airsoft NiMH/LiPo packs.

5. Is the wire silicone? Yes, 16AWG silicone.

6. Can I fast charge at 5A? Yes, the wire handles 15A easily.

7. Is the T-Plug genuine Deans? High-quality compatible connector.

8. What is the length? 10cm.

9. Can I use this to run my car? Yes, if your Car has a T-Plug ESC and you want to use a Tamiya Battery.

10. Is it waterproof? No.

11. Why is it called "Female"? Refers to the housing type/metal contacts inside. Check photos to confirm match.

12. Does it snap lock? Yes, the Tamiya latch is fully functional.

13. Is the soldering reliable? Yes, Probots QC verified.

14. Can I use this for 9.6V batteries? Yes, handles voltages up to 24V+.

15. Is the wire copper? Yes, Tinned Copper.

16. Can I cut the wires? Yes, but be careful of shorts.

17. Will this melt? The silicone wire won't melt, but Tamiya connectors can melt if you push >20A continuous.

18. Do I need a balance cable? For NiMH: No. For LiPo: Yes, connect the balance lead separately.

19. Is this compatible with Kyosho? Yes, standard Kyosho/Tamiya fit.