Hydra Cobra 5, 8S, 33.6V ESC, 20A Peak BEC
HYDRA COBRA 5 8S Electronic Speed Control
The Hydra Cobra 5 will be a welcome addition for R/C boat enthusiasts who need Castle power for their Catamarans and monohulls, or any other RC Hobby boat up to 50”.
From Asphalt to Aqua
Based on our proven Cobra 5 architecture, this marine-focused ESC features a custom water-cooled heatsink for efficient thermal management and an aluminum top plate with dual anodized water fittings (.17" OD, 10-32 UNF threads). The ESC is housed in a rugged CNC aluminum case and potted in waterproof epoxy to protect the electronics and includes an upgraded current-sensing and thermal protection system actively mitigates the risk of failure in aggressive or high-load setups.
Features
- 32-Bit processing power for smoother motor control and improved response time.
- Enhanced Data Logging includes: Double the maximum sample frequency of older generations, 8x increased logging time of older generations, ESC electrical motor timing data, Acceleration data via onboard accelerometer, and Looping feature prevents interruptions in data log recording.
- Access to tuning option and firmware updates for free with Castle Link V4 USB programmer included in the box.
- Powerful Integrated 20A Peak BEC (5.5V-8.5V) adjustable in 0.1V increments.
- Additional tuning features include: Improved braking adjustability, Separate brake and reverse curves, and Highly adjustable internal BEC. (5.0V - 8.5V adjustable in 0.1V increments).
- CRYO-DRIVE™ significantly improves thermal performance during partial throttle operation where the majority of driving occurs.
- Auxiliary wire functionality for "on-the-fly" adjustments using your transmitter.
