Removing the JST plug from the Align ESC?

[JeromeF]

I always use HRPOLY-X Lipo monitors on my helis that are 2-4s. Usually I have always used bullet connectors on both ESC and batteries but decided I will stick to the JST's on the ESC and TP Batts I have for my 250.

How can I remove the JST connector from the ESC without damaging it?

The reason I ask is I was to solder the lipo monitor wires to the ESC Power wires then re-heatshrink the wire to keep it nice and tidy and prefer doing this than just using a bit of tape.

Any ideas?

[Pipistrelli]

Jerome,

I cut the wires, so the socket is free, remove insulation from all 4 loose ends and also your lipo monitor wires, slide heatshrink onto the wires then resolder all connections using pre applied heatshrink to insulate. Sounds like butchery, but looks very neat. I do this on my Hummingbird FP heli's

[JeromeF]

Jerome,

I cut the wires, so the socket is free, remove insulation from all 4 loose ends and also your lipo monitor wires, slide heatshrink onto the wires then resolder all connections using pre applied heatshrink to insulate. Sounds like butchery, but looks very neat. I do this on my Hummingbird FP heli's

Thanks for the advice.

Perhaps I should just do this and revert back to using 2mm bullet connectors?

Thinking about it... It does make it easier, as I usually put the canopy on with one of wires conected and then connect the other wire. Saves like a whole 10 secs of battery life and hassle of putting on canopy then pushing wires in tidy.

[Pipistrelli]

I use 2mm bullets on most of mylittle heli's because they are easier to tuck inside canopies. I only use JST on my hummingbird and parkflyers.