What happens when you try to make a simple fix, and end up cadding down a rabbit hole...

You get a fully 3d Printable X-Connect Male and Female connector.

I was originally just going to make a simple and quick fix for my self, that I thought others may find useful, and I ended making something anyone can print and use.

NOW.. I know that these are 3d printed. And there may be some concern about water proof. If they are assembled correctly, there should be no issue. And if there is any concern, a little dielectric grease will ensure they work great.

That being said, I have consistently NOT worried about water. I have x-connect connectors that have no threaded collar at all, in use for weeks on end, in rain, and snow. With no dielectric grease either. Never had an issue. Even if a little water gets in, its not going to short anything. its 12-5 volts. Water is a conductor, but not an amazing one.

I also have the frowned upon connector in use. ST-SM connectors. Everyone on the forums tells you it's a bad idea to use these. I have many props in use, which have these connectors, and I have never had an issue.

All that being said. These printable connects will probably be GREAT.. haha....

**** Here is how to use them.

For the Female connector, you strip the ends fairly long, and allow enough free wire to reach from the back, all the way to the front of the connector. I use a tiny dab of CA glue to hold the wires in place in the tiny grooves. Then a gob of CA glue at the back to water proof. And the connector is designed to allow you to side a piece of shrink tube over it and seal it up.

For the Male, Push the copper into the holes, and push small finish nails through with a dab of glue to keep in place.

(Original summary Below)

This is a quick and dirty X-Connect Female connector.

I needed 2 female X-Connect connectors. And I felt like I can make something that would work.

This actually works perfect.

Basically you just strip the 3 wires about 1/2", and remove the plastic sheath around the 3 wires enough so that the copper can poke out of the end of the connector. You run them through the connector right to the end There is a relief for the wire to get pushed into. When you plug in the male connector the copper wires push into the relief. this allows room for the pins to go in, but keep contact.

You should also glue the wires into place. Also, I did not put in a spot for an o-ring. Honestly this is probably tight enough. But I would recommend using some dielectric grease on the contacts.

So if you need a female connector, and you don't want to wait for it in the mail. Print one..