Operation Manual

9) XT-60 Battery Connector

The pre-installed XT-60 connector is compatible with most batteries of the size and

capacity in the class required by the Vortex.

Note: Pay EXTREME attention to the polarity of batteries connected to this

connector, especially those soldered ‘DIY’. A reverse-polarity connection, even for

a fraction of a second will let out the ‘magic smoke’ and destroy most of the

electronics in the Vortex.

Also Note: When unplugging the battery, especially one with a new, and rather tight

connector, take care to hold the cables, and avoid unnecessary strain on the Vortex

PDB. Pulling these cables too hard may pull the traces off of the PCB.

Connector Part Numbers and Sources

If any of the connectors on the Vortex 250 Pro are damaged, or if 3rd party components are to

be integrated into the system, the following list of connectors and pre-crimped wires should

be useful.

Cable

Description

Manufacturer’s PN

Digikey PN

ESC Signal Connector

Picoblade 2 pin

0510210200

WM1720-ND

FUN/GPS Signal Connector

Picoblade 5 pin

0510210500

WM1723-ND

Camera Signal Connector

Picoblade 3 pin

0510210300

WM1721-ND

Picoblade Signal Wires

(all Picoblade connectors)

Picoblade

0006660013

WM2320-ND

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