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Thread: Adding JST connector to an 18650

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    Default Adding JST connector to an 18650

    Hi there,
    I cannot for the life of me find an 18650 battery with a jst connector ( essentially an 18650 with both terminals out the one end for wring purposes.

    So i was thinking of making my own, is it advisable to go soldering wires directly to the battery? i mean, these things are renown for exploding under heat.
    How are JST connectors usually attached?

    Thanks

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    They are available in the store

    Edit: that doesn't help. I just realised you're down under
    Last edited by Greenie; 09-08-2016 at 04:51 AM.

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    Shipping to li-ions to Australia is tricky right now.

    Yes, you can solder wires directly to the battery. See here: http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...-Battery-Packs

    The important points to remember: Use a hotter iron, since hot irons do the job faster without heating up the battery. Lightly scratch up the battery terminals with a file to increase surface area for solder to adhere. Flux is recommended. Don't leave your iron on the battery too long. Heat shrink the exposed wires and terminals afterwards.
    We all have to start somewhere. The journey is all the more impressive by our humble beginnings.

    http://led.linear1.org/1led.wiz for the lazy man's resistor calculator!
    http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...e-to-Ohm-s-Law for getting resistor values the right way!

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    hey!
    Thanks for that guys!

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    Quote Originally Posted by wedge View Post
    hey!
    Thanks for that guys!
    A safer method it to try and find an 18650 or 18500 with pre-attaced soldering tabs.

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