Tekin RX8 Gen3 Brushless 1/8 Scale Dual Mode ESC (Sensored/Sensorless)

This is the Tekin RX8 Gen3 Brushless 1/8 Scale Dual Mode ESC (Sensored/Sensorless). Tekin’s RX8 GEN3 brings bigger power handling capabilities and increased reliability to 1/8 Scale Racing. The RX8 platform has proven itself to handle the rigors of racing, while providing professional features including a programmable High Voltage BEC, Data Logging Capabilities, Timing Profiles, Voltage Cutoffs for LiPos, HotWire 3.0 Bluetooth Connectivity and more. Utilizing Tekin’s D2 Dual Drive Mode Technology, the RX8 runs both Sensored and Sensorless motor drives seamlessly, giving you the best of both worlds. The small footprint makes install on any chassis easy with the option of mounting with included hardware for extra security. Combo the RX8 GEN3 with a Tekin T8 Brushless Motor for 1/8 Scale Buggies and Truggies or a Pro4HD for 4WD Short Course domination!

Features

• New HD Gold-plated Solder Posts for Easy Soldering
• Multi-Fin High Efficiency Heat Sink and Optional High RPM Cooling Fan
• QuickTune One Touch Programming
• Adjustable Torque Control *
• Adjustable Throttle and Brake Frequencies *
• HD High Voltage Programmable BEC *
• HotWire Programming Port *
• Data Logging Capability *
• Sensor Checker
• On-Board Temperature Indicator
• ESC Self Diagnostics with Error Codes
• Fully Proportional Forward/Brake/Reverse
• Brushless and Brushed Motor Drive
• Sensored or Sensorless Operation
• LiPo Safe with Custom Voltage Cutoffs
• Sensor Plug for Precise Commutation
• HDAC: High Density Copper PCB’s
• Ultra-smooth and Precise Throttle and Braking Control

* requires HotWire sold separately.

ON BOARD QuickTune PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
DB – Drag Brake (13 steps)
BS – Brake Strength (13 steps)
LM – Torque Limiter (7 steps)
NW – Neutral Width (13 steps)
TP – Timing Profiles 5 Preset – 2 Custom*
MT – Motor Type
Brushless Modes – FWD Only / FWD-REV / FWD-REV Delay / FWD-REV Delay REV Motor Direction
Brushed Modes – FWD Only / FWD-REV / FWD-REV Delay
VC – Voltage Cutoff : 2S, 3S, 4S, 5S, 6S, Custom*

* requires HotWire sold separately.

HOTWIRE PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
Update ESC Firmware
Create, Save, Load and Share Custom ESC Profiles
Drag Brake (0-100 steps)
Brake Strength (0-100 steps)
Brake Minimum (0-30 steps)
Active Braking (0-6 steps)
Brake Frequency (750hz – 12kHz)
Throttle Minimum (0-30 steps)
Throttle Frequency (2kHz – 12kHz)
Torque Limiter (0-10 steps)
Reverse Speed (0-100 steps)
Reverse Delay (0-2seconds)
Neutral Width (0-100 steps)
Push Control (0-100 steps)
Timing Profiles 5 Preset – 2 Custom
Dual Drive Mode
Motor Type
Brushless Modes – FWD Only / FWD-REV / FWD-REV Delay / FWD-REV Delay REV Motor Direction
Brushed Modes – FWD Only / FWD-REV / FWD-REV Delay
Voltage Cutoff – 2S, 3S, 4S, 5S, 6S, Custom Per Cell
Fan ON/AUTO Modes

Specifications

Controls: Forward/Brake/Reverse
Input Voltage: 2S-6S LiPo / 4-16S NiMH-NiCD

Motor Limit Brushless Mode:
2S – No Limit
3S – 4000kV
4S – 3500kV
5S – 2000kV
6S – 1700kV

Motor Limit Brushed Mode: No Limit
Max Current: 300amps per phase*
Burst Current: 1000amps per phase*
BEC: 6.0v / 7.4v @ 8amps
Dimensions: 1.5 x 2.2 x 1.4″ / 38 x 55.8 x 35.5mm
Weight: 2.7oz / 76.5g

*per manufacturer specs