The male connector is typically attached to the power source, such as a battery or power supply. It has a protruding housing with contacts that mate with the female connector.
The male connector is typically attached to the power source, such as a battery or power supply. It has a protruding housing with contacts that mate with the female connector.
The female connector is typically attached to the device or load, such as a motor controller, ESC, or other electrical component. It has a recessed housing with contacts that mate with the male connector.
When the male and female connectors are mated, they form a secure and reliable connection, enabling the flow of electrical current and signals between the power source and the device.
Key Features
Specifications
Up to 60A (depending on the specific model)
Up to 30V
Gold-plated copper alloy
High-temperature-resistant plastic
-20C to 80C (-4F to 176F)
| + Male Connector | 12mm x 6.5mm x 3.5mm (L x W x H) |
| + Female Connector | 12mm x 6.5mm x 3.5mm (L x W x H) |
Applications
| The XT60 Connector Pair is commonly used in various IoT applications, including |
Drones and UAVs
RC models and robotics
Electric vehicles and e-bikes
Power supplies and battery management systems
IoT devices and sensors
Conclusion
The XT60 Connector Pair is a reliable, high-current, and compact connector solution for various IoT applications. Its ease of use, compact design, and high-current rating make it an ideal choice for designers and engineers working on battery-powered devices and systems.
XT60 Connector Pair DocumentationOverviewThe XT60 connector pair is a popular, compact, and high-current connector commonly used in various IoT applications, including robotics, drones, and battery-powered devices. This documentation provides an overview of the XT60 connector pair and demonstrates its usage in different contexts with code examples.Technical SpecificationsConnector type: XT60
Voltage rating: 60V
Current rating: 60A
Contact material: Copper alloy
Insulator material: NylonCode Examples### Example 1: Using XT60 Connectors in a Robot Power Distribution System (Arduino)In this example, we'll use the XT60 connector pair to connect a battery to a power distribution board in a robot. We'll use an Arduino board to monitor the battery voltage and current.```cpp
// Arduino sketch to monitor battery voltage and current using XT60 connectorsconst int batteryVoltagePin = A0; // Analog input pin for battery voltage measurement
const int batteryCurrentPin = A1; // Analog input pin for battery current measurementvoid setup() {
Serial.begin(9600);
}void loop() {
int batteryVoltageReading = analogRead(batteryVoltagePin);
float batteryVoltage = batteryVoltageReading (5.0 / 1023.0) 2; // Calculate battery voltage (V)
int batteryCurrentReading = analogRead(batteryCurrentPin);
float batteryCurrent = batteryCurrentReading (5.0 / 1023.0) 10; // Calculate battery current (A)
Serial.print("Battery Voltage: ");
Serial.print(batteryVoltage);
Serial.println(" V");
Serial.print("Battery Current: ");
Serial.print(batteryCurrent);
Serial.println(" A");
delay(1000);
}
```### Example 2: Using XT60 Connectors in a Drone Power System (Raspberry Pi)In this example, we'll use the XT60 connector pair to connect the drone's battery to a power management system (PMS) board, which is connected to a Raspberry Pi. The Raspberry Pi will monitor the battery voltage and current using Python.```python
# Python script to monitor battery voltage and current using XT60 connectorsimport RPi.GPIO as GPIO
import time# Set up GPIO pins for battery voltage and current measurement
GPIO.setmode(GPIO.BCM)
GPIO.setup(17, GPIO.IN) # Battery voltage measurement pin
GPIO.setup(23, GPIO.IN) # Battery current measurement pinwhile True:
# Read battery voltage and current values from GPIO pins
battery_voltage = GPIO.input(17)
battery_current = GPIO.input(23)
# Convert digital values to analog values (V and A)
battery_voltage_analog = battery_voltage (5.0 / 1023.0) 2
battery_current_analog = battery_current (5.0 / 1023.0) 10
print("Battery Voltage: {:.2f} V".format(battery_voltage_analog))
print("Battery Current: {:.2f} A".format(battery_current_analog))
time.sleep(1)
```Important NoteWhen working with high-current applications, ensure that the XT60 connectors are properly mated and secured to prevent electrical shock, overheating, or damage to the connected components.Remember to follow proper wiring and safety guidelines when using the XT60 connector pair in your IoT projects.