Overview
The Core RC EC5 Female to XT90 Male Adaptor Plug CR715 is an essential connector solution for RC enthusiasts in the UK who need to bridge different battery and charger connector types. Whether you're running multiple RC cars, trucks, or buggies with different power systems, this adaptor plug allows you to use EC5 female connectors with XT90 male connectors, giving you greater flexibility and compatibility across your RC hobby collection. This is particularly useful if you've invested in batteries with one connector type but want to use them with equipment featuring the alternative connector standard.
For serious RC car UK hobbyists, adaptor plugs like this CR715 model are indispensable workshop tools. They eliminate the need to purchase duplicate batteries or chargers for different connector types, saving you money and reducing clutter in your hobby space. Whether you're a casual weekend basher enjoying ready to run RC vehicles or a dedicated competitor maintaining multiple brushless RC setups, having the right adaptor plugs on hand ensures you can quickly swap batteries and chargers between different systems without interruption to your racing or bashing sessions.
Core RC has manufactured this adaptor to precise standards, ensuring reliable electrical connections that maintain safe power delivery to your RC equipment. The adaptor is manufactured in China to exacting quality control measures, and comes as a single secondary plug unit ready to use immediately out of the box.
Key Features
- EC5 Female Connector — The primary connector on this adaptor is an EC5 female socket, which is one of the most widely recognised connector standards in the RC hobby community and fits seamlessly with a huge variety of RC batteries, chargers and power distribution boards currently used in the UK market.
- XT90 Male Connector — The secondary connector is an XT90 male plug, which allows this adaptor to mate perfectly with XT90 female connectors found on many alternative RC power systems, battery packs and chargers, bridging the gap between two popular connector standards.
- Compact and Lightweight Design — Being a simple connector adaptor, the CR715 is extremely portable and adds virtually no weight or bulk to your RC equipment bag, making it perfect for taking to the track, field or bash spot.
- Reliable Power Connection — The adaptor maintains secure electrical contact between your battery and charger, ensuring consistent power delivery and safety during charging and discharge cycles for your brushless RC cars and trucks.
- Universal Compatibility — This adaptor works with any RC system using EC5 female and XT90 male connectors, including electric RC buggies, RC monster trucks, RC crawlers and other electric power RC vehicles regardless of brand or scale.
Technical Performance
The Core RC EC5 Female to XT90 Male Adaptor Plug CR715 is engineered to handle the electrical demands of modern RC hobby use. As an adaptor plug, it serves as a passive connector bridge, meaning it contains no active electronics, power management circuits or components that could fail under load. Instead, it provides a simple mechanical and electrical pathway between two different connector types, allowing EC5 female sockets to connect safely and securely with XT90 male plugs. This straightforward design philosophy makes it incredibly reliable and maintenance-free. The adaptor is suitable for use with any RC battery system commonly used in the UK hobby market, whether you're running budget-friendly brushed RC vehicles or high-performance brushless RC cars, trucks and buggies with advanced ESC systems. The quality of the connector contacts ensures minimal voltage drop across the interface, which is critical for maintaining peak performance and efficiency in your RC equipment. Whether you're charging lithium polymer batteries, managing power distribution during racing, or simply connecting different pieces of equipment in your RC workshop, this adaptor provides the bridge you need with absolute reliability.
What's in the Box
- 1x Core RC EC5 Female to XT90 Male Adaptor Plug (secondary connector unit)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an EC5 to XT90 adaptor plug used for? — This adaptor allows you to connect EC5 female connectors to XT90 male connectors, bridging two different battery and charger connector standards commonly used in RC hobby equipment across the UK. If your battery has an EC5 female connector but your charger or power system uses XT90 male connectors (or vice versa), this adaptor makes them compatible without requiring new batteries or chargers.
- Can I use this adaptor with any RC vehicle? — Yes, the EC5 to XT90 adaptor plug works with any RC car, truck, buggy or crawler that uses these connector types, regardless of whether it's a brushless or brushed RC vehicle, and regardless of the vehicle's scale or manufacturer.
- Is this adaptor safe to use? — Yes, this is a passive connector adaptor with no active electronics, making it as safe as any standard battery or charger connector. The Core RC adaptor maintains secure electrical contact and is designed to handle the power requirements of modern RC hobby equipment safely.
- What makes this better than buying new batteries with different connectors? — A single adaptor plug costs significantly less than purchasing new batteries or chargers, and it allows you to use your existing equipment interchangeably, making it an economical solution for RC enthusiasts who have invested in both EC5 and XT90 connector systems.
- Will this adaptor work with LiPo batteries? — Absolutely, this adaptor is fully compatible with lithium polymer (LiPo) batteries, which are the standard power source for modern RC vehicles across the UK hobby market, whether you're running 2S, 3S, 4S or higher cell count LiPo packs.
- Is the adaptor included in any RC vehicle kit? — No, this is a standalone adaptor plug sold separately. It's designed as a workshop accessory for RC hobbyists who need to bridge different connector types across multiple pieces of equipment.
Why Buy from RC Model Shop?
RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the Core RC EC5 Female to XT90 Male Adaptor Plug CR715 today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.
- Manufacturer: Core RC
- Model Number: CR715
- EAN: 5051294163433
- Country of Origin: China
- Primary Connector Type: EC5 Female
- Secondary Connector Type: XT90 Male
- Product Type: Adaptor Plug
- Pack Contents: 1x Adaptor Plug (Secondary Unit)
- Lead Type: Adaptor Leads
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