Hexfly Launches a New Line of Brushless ESCs for 1/8 & 1/10 R/C Models
By: Tim Gluth
Hexfly has launched a new lineup of brushless-ready electronic speed controls (ESC) for 1/8 and 1/10-scale radio-controlled cars and trucks. These new components will be distributed exclusively through Redcat Racing, who has used Hexfly components in their Everest GEN7 trail rig.
Four new ESCs make up the new line, with each model capable of handling a variety of LiPo packs. Other features include sensorless brushless motor support and waterproof electronics.
HX-HEX10- 120
- HEX10 120A Brushless ESC for 1:10 vehicles
- Input Voltage - 2-4s LiPo/6-12 Cells NiMH
- Con./Peak Current - 120A/830A
- BEC Voltage - Switch Mode: 6V/7.4V, 4A"
- Motor/Battery Wiring - 12AWG
- Battery Connectors - NOT INCLUDED (requires soldering)
- Motor Connectors - 4.0 Bullet Connectors (Female)
- Supported Motors - Sensorless Brushless
- Dimensions - 49x39.5x34.7mm
- Weight - 105g
- Waterproof
- Price - $84.99
HX-HEX8- 150
- HEX8 150A Brushless ESC for 1:8 vehicles
- Input Voltage - 3-6S LiPo/9-18 Cells NiMH
- Con./Peak Current - 150A/950A
- BEC Voltage - Switch Mode: 6V/7.4V, 6A"
- Motor/Battery Wiring - 10AWG
- Battery Connectors - NOT INCLUDED (requires soldering)
- Motor Connectors - 6.5 Bullet Connectors (Female)
- Supported Motors - Sensorless Brushless
- Dimensions - 59.8x48x36.8mm
- Weight - 173g
- Waterproof
- Price - $139.99
HX-HEX6- 160-6S
- HEX6 (6S Version) 160A Brushless ESC for 1:6, 1:7, 1:8 vehicles
- Input Voltage - 3-6S LiPo/9-18 Cells NiMH
- Con./Peak Current - 160A/1050A
- BEC Voltage - Switch Mode: 6V/7.4V, 6A"
- Motor/Battery Wiring - 10AWG
- Battery Connectors - NOT INCLUDED (requires soldering)
- Motor Connectors - 6.5 Bullet Connectors (Female)
- Supported Motors - Sensorless Brushless
- Dimensions - 70x56x46.5mm
- Weight - 240g
- Waterproof
- Price - $139.99
HX-HEX6- 160-8S
- HEX6 (8S Version) 160A Brushless ESC for 1:6, 1:7 vehicles
- Input Voltage - 3-8S LiPo/9-24 Cells NiMH
- Con./Peak Current - 160A/1050A
- BEC Voltage - Switch Mode: 6V/7.4V, 6A"
- Motor/Battery Wiring - 10AWG
- Battery Connectors - NOT INCLUDED (requires soldering)
- Motor Connectors - 6.5 Bullet Connectors (Female)
- Supported Motors - Sensorless Brushless
- Dimensions - 70x56x46.5mm
- Weight - 240Eahg
- Waterproof
- Price - $159.99
These new ESCs are available for purchase at redcatracing.com. Visit Hexfly or Redcat Racing for complete details on these new components.
Image credit: Hexfly