Taming the dreaded 10s spark

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by Fast5sRevo88

Seriously would it still spark just as bad if you had a switch turned to off when you connect the batts? The spark is completely harmless, it can seriously pit the connectors. Due to my limited hand strength, i usually need someone to connect them for me, which is difficult when there scared.

Yes, the spark is still there because no matter if the ESC is on or off, the caps are the parts that cause it.

Originally Posted by BrianG

Yes, the spark is still there because no matter if the ESC is on or off, the caps are the parts that cause it.

What i was getting at though is that the switch i had linked would be installed between the batteries and the esc switched to off essentially isolateing the batteries from the caps until everything is connected then turn it on. I dont care if a spark occurs inside the switch as long as i doesnt happen when i plug the batts in.