Overview
The eTronix Micro FTX Female Battery To Female Tamiya Adaptor Lead (ET0847) is an essential connector solution for RC enthusiasts managing mixed battery and charger connector types. Whether you're building your first RC car or you're an experienced basher with multiple vehicles using different standards, this simple yet practical adaptor lead ensures you can connect components using Micro FTX and Tamiya-style interfaces without the need for expensive replacement connectors or dedicated chargers. This genuine eTronix part keeps your pit box flexible and organised, allowing you to streamline bench testing and day-to-day power connections across your RC collection.
For RC car UK hobbyists, managing multiple connector standards is a common challenge. You might have batteries with Micro FTX connectors and chargers or power distribution boards with Tamiya interfaces, or vice versa. Rather than being stuck with incompatible equipment, this adaptor lead bridges that gap efficiently. It's the kind of practical accessory that every RC enthusiast should have on hand, whether you're testing brushless motors, charging LiPo batteries, or configuring your ready to run RC vehicles for a day at the track or field.
Built by eTronix, a respected name in RC power solutions and spares, the ET0847 represents genuine engineering quality in a simple format. This is not a cheaply made connector adapter that might cause connection issues or voltage drop problems—it's a properly constructed lead designed to handle the demands of serious RC hobbyists. Keep one in your toolbox for emergency situations, or pick up several to permanently integrate into your charging station setup and pit box management system.
Key Features
- Micro FTX Female Battery Connector — The lead features a genuine female Micro FTX connector on one end, allowing it to plug directly into any battery pack with a standard Micro FTX male connector, ensuring secure contact and reliable power delivery.
- Female Tamiya Connector — The opposite end features a female Tamiya-style connector, providing compatibility with chargers, ESCs, and power distribution boards that use the standard Tamiya male connector format.
- Genuine eTronix Engineering — Manufactured by eTronix, a recognised leader in RC power solutions, this adaptor lead is built to exacting standards and engineered for reliability, not cheap connector mismatch or intermittent electrical problems.
- Simple Adaptor Lead Design — With no additional circuitry, switching electronics, or complicated mechanisms, this straightforward lead simply connects two different connector standards, making it foolproof and impossible to damage through misuse.
- Ideal for Mixed Connector Collections — Whether you're managing a diverse RC car UK fleet or simply need to connect older equipment with newer chargers, this adaptor works seamlessly, reducing the need to replace batteries or buy duplicate charging equipment.
- Perfect for Bench Testing — RC car builders, racers, and enthusiasts constantly swap batteries and test different components; this lead makes that process infinitely simpler and faster, keeping your pit box organised and efficient.
- Flexible Pit Box Management — Keep multiple adaptor leads in your pit box to handle various connector combinations without carrying heavy duplicate charging systems or being unable to charge your batteries at critical moments.
- Cost-Effective Solution — At a fraction of the cost of replacement battery packs or additional dedicated chargers, this single adaptor lead pays for itself immediately by enabling compatibility across your entire RC collection.
Technical Performance
The eTronix Micro FTX Female Battery To Female Tamiya Adaptor Lead is engineered with attention to electrical reliability and connector security. The Micro FTX female connector on the battery end provides secure contact with standard Micro FTX male connectors found on modern RC LiPo batteries, including those used in brushless RC motors and contemporary ESC systems. The female Tamiya connector on the charger end is compatible with the ubiquitous Tamiya connector format that remains the industry standard for many chargers, power distribution boards, and older RC equipment. The lead itself uses quality copper conductors to minimise voltage drop during charging or discharging cycles, ensuring that your batteries receive full voltage and charge current as intended. Because this is a simple passive adaptor with no integrated electronics, there is nothing to fail—no circuits to malfunction, no switching logic to suffer damage from polarity mistakes, and no complicated assembly required. The construction meets genuine eTronix standards for durability, and the connectors are crimped and sealed to prevent corrosion and intermittent connection issues that plague cheaper alternatives. This is the kind of accessory that becomes indispensable once you own it, solving a genuine problem that every multi-vehicle RC hobbyist encounters.
What's in the Box
- 1x eTronix Micro FTX Female Battery To Female Tamiya Adaptor Lead (ET0847)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a Micro FTX to Tamiya adaptor lead used for? — This adaptor allows you to connect batteries with Micro FTX connectors to chargers, ESCs, or power distribution boards with female Tamiya connectors, or vice versa. It's essential for RC enthusiasts with mixed connector types across their equipment, eliminating the need to buy duplicate chargers or replacement battery packs just to achieve compatibility.
- Will this adaptor work with my brushless RC motor setup? — Yes, absolutely. Many modern brushless RC car systems use Micro FTX connectors on LiPo batteries for their compact size and secure connection, while chargers and power distribution boards frequently use Tamiya connectors. This adaptor bridges that gap perfectly, allowing your brushless RC motors to work seamlessly with your existing charging infrastructure.
- Is this suitable for ready to run RC cars? — Yes, this adaptor is ideal for ready to run RC vehicles. As you expand your collection and acquire vehicles from different manufacturers or eras, connector standardisation becomes an issue. This lead keeps your pit box organised and eliminates connector mismatch problems across your entire RC car UK collection.
- Can I use this adaptor with LiPo batteries? — Yes, this adaptor is specifically designed to work with LiPo batteries featuring Micro FTX connectors. The electrical specifications are suitable for the voltage and current demands of standard RC LiPo batteries used in 1/10 and 1/8 scale RC vehicles, crawlers, and buggies.
- How do I know this is a genuine eTronix part? — This is an authentic eTronix product manufactured to genuine specifications, not a cheap third-party imitation. You can verify authenticity through the model number ET0847 and the eTronix branding on the product itself. Buying from authorised retailers like RC Model Shop guarantees you receive genuine eTronix components.
- Is this adaptor reversible? — No, this adaptor is not reversible. The Micro FTX female connector must connect to a Micro FTX male battery connector, and the Tamiya female connector must connect to a Tamiya male connector on your charger or power distribution board. Always verify connector orientation before connecting.
- What is the difference between Micro FTX and Tamiya connectors? — Micro FTX connectors are smaller, more secure, and preferred on modern LiPo batteries for their compact design and reliable contact. Tamiya connectors are larger and remain the industry standard on many chargers and older equipment. This adaptor connects the two standards, enabling you to use equipment that would otherwise be incompatible.
- Can I use multiple adaptors in series? — Whilst technically possible, chaining multiple adaptors together is not recommended as each connection introduces potential voltage drop and a point of failure. Use this adaptor as a direct connection between your battery and charger.
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 ETRONIX MICRO FTX FEMALE BATTERY TO FEMALE TAMIYA ADAPTOR LEAD ET0847 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.
- Brand: eTronix
- Model Number: ET0847
- Product Type: Battery Adaptor Lead
- Connector Type (Input): Micro FTX Female Battery Connector
- Connector Type (Output): Female Tamiya Connector
- Barcode: 5055323973048
- Genuine eTronix Component: Yes
- Passive Adaptor (No Electronics): Yes
- Compatible with Micro FTX batteries: Yes
- Compatible with Tamiya chargers and power distribution: Yes
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