Charging cable name/number please, for charging RC battery

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caffynz

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#304114 5-Apr-2023 14:14

Hi all, in relation to my earlier query re RC cars, we were gifted a RC truck :) however the battery charger has been lost for this.

I am having trouble sourcing the specific charging cable with the right plug to fit this type of battery.

Jaycar & a hobby shop were unable to tell us the part name.

Might this hive know the part name? So I can google and purchase a new charging cable.

Thanks!

gbwelly

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#3059385 5-Apr-2023 15:10

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caffynz

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#3059561 5-Apr-2023 22:16

Thanks for LMK. Trying again:

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#3059573 5-Apr-2023 23:01

Google reverse image search shows it's a JST SM-3P.

So maybe something like this is what you could be after?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/255063668477

Could be available locally, but hopefully this puts you on the right track

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caffynz

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#3059574 5-Apr-2023 23:23

Thank you! Google Lens was not working very well for me!

I have something to go on :)

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#3059607 6-Apr-2023 07:30

Have a chat with https://www.rchobbies.co.nz/ if you dont have any luck. Sometimes its just a matter of chopping off the connecters and replacing with something more common.

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#3059681 6-Apr-2023 09:59

There is no standard for the wiring of those connectors so you need to check out whatever you get. It may be a ballance style with the connection between the 2 cells bought out, or it may be a thermal sensor. Its not as simple as just getting the right plug to fit.

In anycase, look at LED connectors for pre-terminated ones of those, its very commony on LED strips.

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