Spektrum SPMXCA508 Medium IC5 Battery to IC3 Device Adapter

Some hobby RC setups need a direct match between battery and device connectors, others need a link between different connector types. The Spektrum SPMXCA508 is made for an IC5 battery and an IC3 device.

Its IC5-to-IC3 connection gives you a practical way to use those connector types together, without making the adapter the focus of your setup. It is intended for hobby RC vehicles.

The medium adapter is compact at 15.2 x 5.1 x 1.3 centimetres and weighs 14 g, making it easy to handle when arranging a battery connection.

Tech summary

• Type: IC5 battery to IC3 device adapter
• Intended use: Hobby RC vehicles
• Dimensions: 15.2 x 5.1 x 1.3 centimetres
• Weight: 14 g
• Colour: Multicoloured

An adapter is useful when your existing battery and device have different connector types. Rather than choosing a setup around a single matching connector, this Spektrum cable bridges the IC5 and IC3 connection specified for the product. Buyers describe it as working well for their requirements and praise the connectors, these are customer impressions rather than a guarantee of fit for every setup.

Getting the most from it

Before connecting, match the battery and device ends to the IC5 and IC3 types named for this adapter. That simple check helps ensure it suits the connection you want to make. What matters most when choosing an adapter? The two connector types: this model is intended for an IC5 battery and an IC3 device, so it is a focused choice for that combination rather than a general-purpose cable.

In an RC vehicle setup, it can serve as the link between a battery with an IC5 connector and a device with an IC3 connection. If you are selecting equipment from scratch, choosing a battery and device that already share a connector is another approach, this adapter is useful when your existing components have the specified IC5-to-IC3 pairing. Its single-port design keeps the role clear: connect the compatible battery and device through the adapter.

Included in the pack

The package quantity is one, providing a single adapter for the matching connection. Its compact dimensions and low 14 g weight make it straightforward to handle as part of an RC battery setup, while the multicoloured finish helps distinguish it among cables and components.

Is it worth it?

For hobby RC users who need to connect an IC5 battery with an IC3 device, the Spektrum SPMXCA508 provides a specific, clearly defined solution. Its value is in matching those two connector types in one lightweight adapter, rather than requiring you to choose a different connection approach for your existing setup. If that is the connection your vehicle requires, this is a practical accessory to keep the battery and device working together.