XT150 Male Connector Set - Red 10mm Shroud Housing & Gold-Plated Prong Bullet (ESC/Motor Side)

Specifications

• Connector Type: XT150 Male (Metal Prong Pin)

• Housing Type: 10mm Outer Shroud (Acts as protective sleeve)

• Housing Colour: Red

• Continuous Current Rating: 130A

• Max Wire Gauge: 8 AWG

• Housing Dimensions: 30.00mm Length x 10.00mm Outer Diameter

• Housing Material: High-Temperature Nylon

• Contact Material: Gold-Plated Brass

Key Applications and Projects

• Industrial Heavy-Lift Drones: Ensuring a robust, color-coded Positive(+) connection between the central power distribution board and the high-draw agricultural drone ESCs.

• DIY Electric Skateboards/Scooters: Utilizing the Red XT150 to connect the positive terminal of massive, custom 12S+ LiPo battery packs to the main VESC.

• Series Wiring Harnesses: Using individual single-pole Red and Black XT150s to rapidly wire two 4S LiPo batteries in series to create an 8S system for a massive RC truck chassis.

Package Includes:

• 1 x XT150 Male (Pronged) Gold-Plated Bullet Connector

• 1 x XT150 Red Nylon 10mm Shroud Housing

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

1. What does "Male" mean in this specific listing? It refers strictly to the metal connector pin having the expandable split prongs.

2. Why does the plastic housing look like a female socket? To prevent the male prongs from short-circuiting against metal objects, the XT150 system places the male prong inside a larger 10mm outer housing sleeve to recess and protect it.

3. Does this fit the Red female battery-side socket? Yes, this Red Male (Motor/ESC side) plug is the perfect mating part for the Red Female (Battery side) socket.

4. Can I solder this to my LiPo battery's positive (+) wire? NO. According to the Standard RC Safety Protocols, the battery side must always use the Female (cup) metal connector to prevent accidental shorts. You must purchase the XT150 Female Connector Set (Red, Battery Side) instead.

5. What wire gauge is this designed for? The internal solder bucket is sized for heavy-duty wiring, commonly 10 AWG or 8 AWG silicone wire.

6. How do I install the metal pin into the plastic housing? You must solder the thick wire to the metal bullet cup first. Once the solder cools, push the bullet firmly into the back of the plastic housing until it "clicks" permanently into place.

7. What wattage soldering iron do I need? Because of the massive amount of brass in a 6mm bullet and the thickness of 8AWG wire, you will need a powerful, high-wattage soldering iron (at least 60W, preferably 80W or a soldering gun) with a large chisel tip.

8. Can I slide this Red housing onto a Black XT150 housing? Yes! The plastic housings feature dovetail interlocks allowing you to create customized multi-pin blocks.

9. Why do I need separate Red and Black housings? Individual housings allow you to separate the (+) and (-) connections when wiring multi-battery series/parallel packs, or configure a custom 3-wire block for 3-phase brushless motor phase wires.

10. What is the difference in size between a standard XT150 housing and this one? This listing features the designated ESC/Motor-side housing which covers the prong. It is slightly longer and has a 10mm outer diameter, whereas the designated battery-side housing (which covers the female socket) is shorter and has an 8mm outer diameter.

11. How do I tell which end of the housing is the back (wire entrance)? The wire enters the end with the smooth, circular, stepped entrance. The bullet pin is inserted from this end.

12. Is this connector waterproof? No. This is not a sealed connector. Keep it dry and away from extreme humidity.

13. Can I use this for AC household voltage? Absolutely not. These are designed strictly for low-voltage (e.g., 12V to 60V), high-current DC applications.

14. Is it difficult to disconnect these once plugged in? Yes, because of the 6mm diameter and spring-pronged design, fresh XT150s have an extremely tight grip. Pull firmly on the plastic housings, never by the wires.

15. What is the current rating? The XT150 system is rated for 150 Amps of continuous current.

16. Why is the male pin split into multiple prongs? The slits act as springs. They continuously push the metal outward, ensuring a very tight, high-friction, low-resistance connection with the female socket, preventing the connector from heating up during high-amp operation.

17. Can I reuse the gold bullet after soldering it? If the bullet was never inserted into the plastic housing, you can carefully desolder the wire and reuse it. However, once the bullet is snapped into the housing, it is designed to be permanent.

18. Do I need heat shrink tubing for this? The plastic housing covers the solder joint, but adding a short piece of heat shrink over the base of the wire where it enters the housing provides excellent strain relief and extra insulation.

19. Are these original Amass connectors? These are generic XT150 connectors built to Amass dimensional standards, ensuring 100% compatibility with other XT150 components on the market.

20. Should I use flux when soldering this? Yes, using high-quality electronics flux (preferably rosin-core solder) on the exposed thick copper wire and inside the solder bucket of the bullet will ensure a perfect, low-resistance joint that handles the full 150A load.