Overview
The Etronix Micro FTX Connectors Only Male & Female (ET0799) is an essential spare component for RC enthusiasts in the UK who work with Micro FTX battery connectors. Whether you're building a custom RC car setup, maintaining your existing fleet, or repairing damaged connectors, this genuine Etronix component provides a reliable solution for keeping your RC connections flexible and functional. These connectors are particularly valuable for RC hobbyists who need to interface equipment using different plug standards, making them an indispensable addition to any RC model shop toolkit or home workshop.
As a dedicated spare component from Etronix, a trusted manufacturer of RC car electronics and accessories, the Micro FTX Connectors Only set ensures you have authentic, quality-assured parts that integrate seamlessly with your existing Micro FTX equipped hardware. This product is ideal for experienced RC enthusiasts, weekend bashers, and anyone maintaining a collection of electric RC cars in the UK. The dual male and female connector package gives you maximum flexibility when building adaptor leads, repair harnesses, or custom battery solutions for your RC vehicles.
For RC car UK enthusiasts seeking genuine spare connectors that meet professional standards, this Etronix product delivers authentic quality at an affordable price point. The connectors are designed to maintain reliable electrical contact and withstand the demands of regular RC car operation, whether you're running brushless RC motors or managing multiple battery systems across your RC collection.
Key Features
- Genuine Etronix Micro FTX Connectors — This is an authentic Etronix component (part number ET0799) manufactured to the brand's exacting standards, ensuring reliable performance and compatibility with all Micro FTX equipped RC equipment and battery systems.
- Male & Female Pair Included — The package includes both male and female connector components, giving you complete flexibility to build custom adaptor leads, repair damaged connections, or create custom battery harnesses for your RC car setup.
- Convenient Spare Component Format — Unlike complete adaptor leads, these connectors-only components allow you to build exactly what you need, whether that's a short jumper lead, a long extension harness, or a custom solution for bridging different connector types on your RC vehicle.
- Bridges Differing Connector Standards — The Micro FTX standard is widely used across modern RC car equipment, and having spare connectors allows you to interface hardware using Micro FTX battery connectors with other systems and configurations in your RC car collection.
- Affordable Spare Component — At a budget-friendly price point, this product represents excellent value for RC enthusiasts who need to maintain their equipment and keep backup spares on hand for emergency repairs or custom builds.
- Professional Quality Contacts — Etronix connectors are engineered to provide secure electrical connections with minimal resistance, ensuring efficient power delivery to your RC car's motor and ESC systems.
Technical Performance
The Etronix Micro FTX Connectors Only (ET0799) represents professional-grade connector engineering designed for the demands of modern RC car operation. These connectors feature precision-engineered contacts that ensure reliable electrical connection with minimal voltage drop, a critical factor when powering brushless RC motors and electronic speed controllers. The Micro FTX connector standard has become increasingly popular within the RC car UK market due to its compact size, reliability, and suitability for applications ranging from small 1/10 scale electric RC cars to larger configurations. The male and female pair included in this package are manufactured from durable materials that withstand repeated insertion and removal cycles, making them ideal for RC enthusiasts who regularly reconfigure their battery systems, swap connectors between vehicles, or build custom adaptor solutions. The connectors maintain their connection integrity even under the vibration and mechanical stress typical of RC car operation, whether you're running high-performance brushless systems or standard electric RC cars. The compact Micro FTX form factor makes these connectors suitable for applications where space is limited, such as tightly packed battery bays on modern RC vehicle designs. Whether you're repairing a damaged connector on an existing lead, building a custom battery adaptor to bridge Micro FTX and other connector standards, or simply keeping emergency spares in your RC workshop, these connectors deliver the professional quality and reliability you'd expect from Etronix.
What's in the Box
- Etronix Micro FTX Male Connector
- Etronix Micro FTX Female Connector
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Micro FTX connector standard and why is it popular in UK RC car hobby? — The Micro FTX connector is a compact, reliable connector standard increasingly favoured by RC enthusiasts across the United Kingdom for battery connections on electric RC cars. It provides secure contact, minimal voltage drop, and is particularly popular for modern brushless RC vehicles where efficient power delivery is critical for performance.
- Can I use these connectors to build custom adaptor leads? — Yes, absolutely. The connectors-only format makes them perfect for building custom adaptor leads, repair harnesses, or battery extension cables. You can solder these connectors to your own wire to create exactly the adaptor configuration you need for your RC car setup.
- Are these connectors compatible with my RC car battery? — These Etronix Micro FTX connectors are compatible with any equipment designed for Micro FTX battery connectors. If your RC car, ESC, or battery charger features Micro FTX connections, these genuine Etronix connectors will integrate seamlessly into your system.
- How do I install these connectors? — Installation requires soldering the connectors to appropriately gauged wire. The male connector connects to positive terminals and the female to negative (or vice versa, depending on your application). For RC enthusiasts with soldering experience, this is a straightforward task. If you're new to soldering RC connectors, we recommend practicing on scrap wire first or consulting soldering guides specific to RC connector installation.
- What is the difference between these connectors and adaptor leads? — These are connectors only, without any wire attached, giving you maximum flexibility to build custom solutions. Complete adaptor leads (also available from Etronix) come with connectors already soldered to specific wire lengths, offering ready-made solutions for common connection scenarios on RC cars.
- Are these suitable for high-amperage RC car applications? — Etronix Micro FTX connectors are engineered for reliable performance across a wide range of RC car applications, from small-scale electric vehicles to larger brushless systems. The connector design minimises resistance and maintains contact integrity under normal RC car operating conditions. For extremely high-amperage applications, always verify compatibility with your specific RC system specifications.
- Why should I buy genuine Etronix connectors rather than alternatives? — Genuine Etronix components are manufactured to consistent quality standards and engineered specifically for reliability in RC car applications. Using authentic Etronix connectors ensures compatibility with your Micro FTX equipped RC equipment and delivers the performance reliability you'd expect from a professional RC component manufacturer.
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 CONNECTORS ONLY MALE & FEMALE ET0799 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: ET0799
- Barcode: 5055323973062
- Product Type: Micro FTX Connectors (Male & Female pair)
- Connector Standard: Micro FTX
- Connector Configuration: 1x Male connector, 1x Female connector
- Format: Connectors only (no wire attached)
- Genuine manufacturer component
- Compatible with Micro FTX battery connections
- Compatible with Micro FTX equipped RC car hardware
- Suitable for custom adaptor lead building
- Suitable for connector repair and replacement
- Suitable for battery harness construction
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