Description
XT30 XT-30 30A Power Connector
The XT30 is a compact power connector designed for currents up to 30 A. It is suitable for small drones, LiPo battery packs, and compact models. Male and female versions are available from Amass and Generic; materials and contact finishes vary by version.
🔧 Technical specifications
- Continuous current rating: 30 A
- Operating voltage: up to 500 V DC (as specified)
- Contact resistance: ≤ 1 mΩ
- Amass insulation: PA66 nylon, UL94 V-0, rated to 105 °C
- Generic insulation: polypropylene or PA6, UL94 HB, rated to 80 °C
- Contacts: gold-plated brass (Amass) or tin-plated (Generic)
- Polarity: center = +; housing = −
- Dimensions: approx. 15 × 12 × 7 mm
- Installation: solder to heavy-gauge wires or to a PCB using angled legs
💡 Typical applications
- Small LiPo packs for mini drones and FPV cinewhoops
- Micro ESCs and small brushless motors
- Arduino / ESP32 projects requiring a 30 A power connection
- Compact power banks and external batteries
- Compact DC-DC converter prototypes
🛠️ Pinout and connections
| Battery pack side | Device / ESC side | Polarity |
|---|---|---|
| XT30 male (+) | XT30 female (+) | + (center) |
| XT30 male (−) | XT30 female (−) | − (housing) |
- Strip 6–8 mm of insulation and tin the wire strands.
- Heat the soldering iron to 350–380 °C and hold the connector securely.
- Heat solder on the terminal and insert the wire until the joint is fully filled.
- Check for a short circuit between + and −.
- Push the male and female halves together until they click into place.
