XT30 Male to 4.0mm Banana Plug Charge Lead - 16AWG Silicone Wire (18cm)

Specifications

• Charger Connector: 4.0mm Male Banana Plugs (Gold Plated)

• Battery Connector: XT30 Male (Plugs into Battery)

• Wire Gauge: 16AWG (The Ideal XT30 Match)

• Wire Length: 18 cm

• Insulation: Soft Silicone (200°C Rated)

• Max Charge Current: 12A Continuous

• Conductor: Tinned Copper

• Compatibility: IMAX B6, B6AC, ISDT, ToolkitRC.

Key Applications & Projects

• Micro Quads: The standard lead for 2S, 3S, and 4S batteries used in Whoops and Toothpick drones.

• Foamie Airplanes: Perfect for charging small 800-1300mAh packs used in park flyers.

• Transmitter Packs: Charging 2S Li-Ion or LiPo packs for Radiomaster Zorro/TX16S (if equipped with XT30).

Unlock New Capabilities (Project Evolution)

• Prerequisites: You have small XT30 batteries and a standard hobby charger.

• Feature Upgrade: This is the cleaner, more reliable alternative to using wobbly adapter plugs or multi-cable squids.

• Effort Level: Plug & Play.

Virtual Technician & Wiring

• ⚠️ Connection Order: Always plug the Banana Plugs into the Charger FIRST. Then connect the XT30 to the battery.

• Balance Lead: Do not forget to connect the white balance plug from your battery to the charger to ensure safe balancing.

• Polarity: Red Banana = Positive (+), Black Banana = Negative (-).

Accessories & Parts

What's Included:

• 1 x XT30 Male to 4.0mm Banana Plug Charge Lead (18cm - 16AWG)

Required Alternatives:

• For High Current Discharge: If you need to discharge at >15A, please use our 14AWG version.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Is this better than the 14AWG version? For charging, yes. It's lighter, cheaper, and more flexible. 14AWG is only needed if you are obsessed with zero resistance or discharging at high amps.

2. Will this fit my 850mAh battery? Yes, perfect for 850mAh packs.

3. Is the connector Male or Female? The cable has an XT30 Male (pins) to plug into the Battery's Female port.

4. Can I charge a 6S battery with this? Yes, as long as the battery has an XT30 connector (rare on 6S, but possible).

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

6. Does it fit the IMAX B6 Mini? Yes.

7. What is the max current? 12 Amps continuous charging is safe.

8. Is the length exactly 18cm? Approx 18cm.

9. Can I use this for my Whoop? Yes, for charging the Whoop's batteries.

10. Do I need a balance board? You can plug the balance lead directly into the charger or use a board. This cable is for main power only.

11. Is the banana plug standard 4mm? Yes.

12. Can I use this for LiHV batteries? Yes.

13. Is it waterproof? No.

14. Does it have a fuse? No.

15. Can I use this for my e-bike? No, e-bikes usually use larger connectors (XT60/XT90).

16. Why is the XT30 so small? It's designed for lightweight applications to save weight on the drone.

17. Is the soldering reliable? Yes, verified by Probots QC.

18. Can I use this to power a breadboard? No, banana plugs don't fit breadboards.

19. What if I reverse polarity? The charger will error out or blow a fuse. Be careful!

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