Overview
The Radient Mini Tamiya Female (Battery End) (5 pcs) RDNAC010078 is an essential replacement connector pack for RC enthusiasts across the UK who maintain and upgrade their radio-controlled vehicles. Whether you're a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC cars and trucks, having reliable spare connectors on hand is crucial for keeping your RC car UK collection in top working condition. These mini Tamiya female connectors are specifically designed for battery-end applications, making them the perfect solution when your existing connectors become worn, damaged, or lost during transport or storage.
Mini Tamiya connectors are one of the most widely used connector types in the RC hobby, found on countless RC models from entry-level ready-to-run RC vehicles to serious competition builds. The Radient brand is recognised for producing quality replacement parts that match original equipment specifications, ensuring compatibility with your existing RC setup without any fuss or modification required. This compact, lightweight pack contains five individual female connectors, giving you multiple replacements or the ability to upgrade several vehicles at once. The connectors are precision-engineered to provide secure, reliable electrical connections between your battery pack and RC car electronics, ensuring consistent power delivery every time you take your model out for a run.
At just £2.14 (RRP £2.25), the Radient Mini Tamiya Female connectors represent excellent value for money and are typically shipped next day from our Shadow Stock, so you can get back to enjoying your RC hobby without lengthy delays. With an age recommendation of 14+, these connectors are suitable for older children and adults of all skill levels who work on their own RC vehicles. The minimal shipping weight of just 0.01 kg (0.02 lb) means you can easily add this essential spare to your order without increasing your delivery costs, making it a sensible addition to any RC hobbyist's toolkit.
Key Features
- Five-piece pack — This set provides five individual Mini Tamiya female connectors, giving you multiple replacements or the ability to upgrade connectors on several different RC vehicles in your collection without needing to purchase multiple packs.
- Battery-end design — These connectors are specifically engineered for battery-end applications, meaning they are designed to connect directly to your RC battery pack with the correct polarity and contact configuration for safe, reliable power delivery to your RC car UK electronics.
- Compact and lightweight — Weighing just 0.01 kg (0.02 lb) per pack, these connectors add virtually no weight to your spares box or transport case, making them ideal for racers and field hobbyists who need to keep their equipment streamlined and portable.
- Genuine Radient manufacture — Supplied by Radient as part number RDNAC010078, these are quality replacement connectors that meet the specifications required for secure electrical connections in RC applications, ensuring your battery connections remain reliable through hundreds of charge cycles.
- Universal Mini Tamiya compatibility — Mini Tamiya connectors are the industry standard on hundreds of RC models and battery packs, making these spares useful across multiple vehicles in your RC collection regardless of brand or model type.
- Easy to install — No soldering or complex modifications required; these plug-and-play connectors simply connect your battery to your RC vehicle's electronic speed controller and receiver, making them accessible for hobbyists of all experience levels.
Technical Performance
The Radient Mini Tamiya Female (Battery End) connectors are engineered to the same standards as original equipment Mini Tamiya connectors found on thousands of ready-to-run RC vehicles, race kits, and aftermarket battery packs throughout the UK RC hobby community. These female connectors feature precision-machined contact pins and housings that ensure low-resistance electrical connections, critical for maintaining consistent power delivery to your RC car's motor, ESC, and receiver systems. The connectors are manufactured to tight tolerances, ensuring they mate securely with corresponding Mini Tamiya male connectors without excessive force, which could damage the plastic housing or internal contacts. The female design makes them ideal for battery applications where the female connector receives power from the external male connector on your charger or charging harness. Each connector in the five-piece pack is individually manufactured and tested to ensure reliability, making these spares suitable for both casual backyard use and serious competition racing where connection reliability directly impacts performance on the track.
What's in the Box
- Five Mini Tamiya female connectors (battery end)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are Mini Tamiya connectors compatible with my RC car? — Mini Tamiya connectors are one of the most widely used connector types in the RC hobby, found on countless models across multiple brands and scales. Check your existing battery pack or vehicle connection; if you see the distinctive compact rectangular plastic housing with small contact pins, you have Mini Tamiya connectors and these replacements will be compatible.
- What's the difference between male and female Mini Tamiya connectors? — Female connectors have recessed sockets that accept the protruding pins of male connectors. These female connectors are designed for battery-end use, meaning they connect to your battery pack and accept the male connector from your charger or charging harness during the charging process.
- Do I need soldering skills to install these connectors? — No soldering is required with these plug-and-play Mini Tamiya connectors. However, if you are replacing damaged connectors on an existing battery pack, you may need to either crimp the connectors onto existing wires or solder them, depending on the battery pack construction and your preferred installation method.
- Why would I need replacement Mini Tamiya connectors? — Over time, connector contacts can become corroded, worn, or damaged by repeated use, environmental exposure, or accidental drops. Worn connectors can cause poor electrical contact, voltage drops, and reduced RC car performance. Having quality spare connectors on hand ensures you can quickly restore your battery packs to like-new condition and keep your RC hobby running smoothly.
- Are these connectors suitable for high-performance racing? — Yes, these Radient connectors are manufactured to the same standards as original Mini Tamiya connectors and can handle the current demands of most RC vehicles, from casual bashers to serious competition builds using modern brushless motors and high-capacity LiPo battery packs.
- How should I store these connectors? — Keep the connectors in a dry place away from moisture and extreme temperatures. Many RC hobbyists store spare connectors in a small plastic container or parts box to keep them organised and prevent them from getting lost or damaged before use.
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 Radient Mini Tamiya Female (Battery End) (5 pcs) RDNAC010078 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: Radient
- Part Number: RDNAC010078
- Barcode: 5051121242737
- Product Type: Mini Tamiya Female Battery End Connectors
- Quantity: 5 pieces
- Connector Type: Mini Tamiya female (battery end)
- Application: Battery-end use
- Shipping Weight: 0.01 kg (0.02 lb)
- Age Recommendation: 14+
- Compatible with: RC vehicles using Mini Tamiya connectors
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