ARX 160 Gearbox replacement

[JC212]

Hi, I recently bought a dirt cheap old ARX 160 only to have the gearbox die just after it’s first chrono. Pulling the trigger doesn’t do anything, no noises or anything. I assume it’s a wiring problem. 

I intend to completely replace the gearbox with a nice new one rather than faff around with repairing the old one, but the best priced gearbox I’ve been able to find uses a battery attachment that I’m not familiar with. 
I’ve attached a screenshot of the new gearbox and a close up of the wiring, plus a screenshot of what I think I need to adapt it to a deans connector (although I’d prefer tamiya)

I’d appreciate it if anyone could give me any advice, thanks!

[Colin Allen]

You need those connectors for an ARX 160 as the cables from the gearbox connect to matching male connectors in the stock hinge.

Edited October 29, 2024 by Colin Allen

[Colin Allen]

By the way, Deans connectors are far better than Tamiyas; the larger contact area provides far less resistance than Tamiyas.

 

Edited October 29, 2024 by Colin Allen