Mini-Z GL Build

Bill Of Materials

ItemDescriptionLink
ESCEZRUN Mini28 ESCHobbywing
GLR GT1/28 ChassisGL Racing
2S V3 LiPO 385mah 70CV3 LiPo 2S 7.4V 385mah 70C Battery (1-28 Mini-Z RX28 MRZ) [PN Racing] 700385 × 2Super G

Building out the chassis, need to get a receiver and transmitter.

First run on the battery was the wrong size and did not fit into the chassis, but were 2S LiPo.

Connectors

This is where the fun begins. Different connectors all over the car.

ESC

Receiver

Servo

The servo does not have the JST or Futaba connector but a JST connector.

JST Connectors

JST, Japan Solderless Terminal…

https://www.mattmillman.com/info/crimpconnectors/common-jst-connector-types

JST connectors come in many series, with different pitches (distance between pins) and applications. Below are some of the most common types:

A. JST PH Series (2.0mm pitch)

Usage: LiPo battery connections, PCB interconnects.

Pin Count: 2–16 pins.

Current Rating: ~2A.

B. JST XH Series (2.5mm pitch)

Usage: Balance charging leads for LiPo batteries, servo motors.

Pin Count: 2–16 pins.

Current Rating: ~3A.

C. JST VH Series (3.96mm pitch)

Usage: High-power applications like power supplies.

Pin Count: 2–16 pins.

Current Rating: ~10A.

D. JST SH Series (1.0mm pitch)

Usage: Microelectronics, drone flight controllers, small PCB connections.

Pin Count: 2–16 pins.

Current Rating: ~1A.

E. JST RCY Series (2.5mm pitch)

Usage: RC hobby electronics (battery-to-speed controller connections).

Pin Count: 2 pins.

Current Rating: ~3A.

F. JST SM Series (2.5mm pitch)

Usage: LED strip connections, signal transmission.

Pin Count: 2–6 pins.

Current Rating: ~3A.

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