- What are 5.5mm bullet connectors used for?
- They join a brushless motor to its ESC or a battery to the ESC in high-current RC setups. The 5.5mm size carries more current than 4mm plugs with less heat.
- Do these fit Castle ESCs and motors?
- Castle's high-current ESCs and motors commonly use 5.5mm bullets, so these match that line. Check your motor and ESC lead sizes before soldering.
- What wire gauge should I use with them?
- They suit thick leads, roughly 10 to 12 AWG, typical of high-current brushless systems. Thinner wire wastes the connector's current capacity.
- Are they gold plated?
- Yes, the bullets are gold plated for low contact resistance and corrosion resistance. Keep mating pairs clean and fully seated.
- What is in the set?
- The set is the 5.5mm bullet connectors themselves. Wire, heat shrink and mounting hardware are not part of it.
- Can I use them for batteries as well as motors?
- Yes, many builders use 5.5mm bullets on battery leads too. Keep polarity consistent across packs and ESCs so nothing plugs in backwards.
- Where is the CASTLE 095-0008-00 5.5mm High Current Bullet Connector Set cheapest?
- At Swasey's Hardware & Hobbies, for $7.95, 47% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the CASTLE 095-0008-00 5.5mm High Current Bullet Connector Set?
- 11 stores we checked sell it, including Eugene Toy & Hobby, RC Hobby Pros, Eds RC, Adrenaline RC Racing, IAM-RC Hobby Shop.