XT60 Female Connector with 14AWG High Temp Silicone Wire Pigtail - 10cm

Specifications

• Connector Type: XT60 Female (Socket) - Battery Side

• Wire Gauge: 14AWG (American Wire Gauge)

• Wire Length: 10 cm

• Insulation: Soft Silicone (200°C Rated)

• Conductor: Tinned Copper

• Rated Current: 60 Amps (Burst)

• Contact Material: Gold Plated Brass

Key Applications & Projects

• Battery Repair: Replace chewed up or arced connectors on 3S/4S/6S LiPo packs.

• Charging Leads: Build custom charge cables for your IMAX B6 or ISDT charger.

• Series/Parallel Adapters: Use two of these to build custom harnesses for combining batteries.

Unlock New Capabilities (Project Evolution)

• Prerequisites: Users typically start with standard pre-made batteries.

• Feature Upgrade: This pigtail allows you to Harvest Cells from old packs or standard 18650 holders and create custom battery packs with professional-grade high-current termination.

• Effort Level: Intermediate. Splicing battery wires requires extreme caution to avoid shorts.

Virtual Technician & Wiring

• ⚠️ DANGER - LIVE VOLTAGE: When replacing a battery connector, cut and solder ONE wire at a time. Never cut both Positive and Negative wires simultaneously, or your cutters will create a dead short and weld themselves together.

• Standard Polarity:

  • Square Side: Red (+)

  • Chamfered Side: Black (-)

Accessories & Parts

What's Included:

• 1 x XT60 Female Connector with 10cm 14AWG Silicone Wire

Required Alternatives:

• Heat Shrink: Essential for covering the solder splice on your battery wires.

• Male Pigtail: If you are wiring the drone/robot side.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Is this for the battery or the drone? The Female connector (this item) goes on the Battery. The Male connector goes on the Drone/ESC.

2. Why is it called "Female" if it goes inside the Male? Connector gender is determined by the metal contacts, not the plastic housing. This unit has hollow sockets (Female), even though the plastic fits inside the Male hood.

3. Will this fit my 2200mAh 3S battery? Yes, 2200mAh batteries almost universally use XT60 connectors.

4. Can I solder this to a 18650 battery holder? Yes, this is perfect for making high-current Li-Ion packs.

5. Is the wire pure copper? It is Tinned Copper, which prevents corrosion and makes soldering easier.

6. What is the max voltage? The connector and wire are rated for up to 500V, far exceeding any hobbyist usage.

7. Does it come with a protective cap? No, but the female contacts are recessed for safety.

8. Can I use this for an e-bike battery? Yes, if the discharge current is under 60A peak / 30A continuous.

9. How do I insulate the connection? You must use Heat Shrink Tubing (sold separately) over your solder joints.

10. Is the wire stiff? No, it is high-strand silicone, very "floppy" and flexible.

11. Can this handle 60A continuous? No, 60A is the burst rating. For continuous 60A+, use XT90 connectors.

12. Are the ends pre-tinned? Yes, the wire ends come pre-tinned.

13. Is this compatible with Amass plugs? Yes, 100% compatible with genuine Amass Male plugs.

14. Why are the pins gold plated? To minimize resistance and prevent oxidation which causes heat buildup.

15. Can I use this for audio power? Yes, it is excellent for high-power DC audio inputs (car amps).

16. What if I reverse polarity? The shape prevents plugging it in backwards, but you must solder Red to Positive and Black to Negative.

17. Is it waterproof? No.

18. Can I shorten the wire? Yes, you can cut it to any length you need.

19. Does the plastic melt when soldering? High-quality nylon resists melting, but don't hold the iron on the pin for more than 5 seconds.

20. Can I use crimping instead of soldering? No, XT60 connectors are designed strictly for solder connections.