Traxxas 3496T ESC Velineon VXL-8S Brushless WP

Velineon VXL-8s brushless ESC – waterproof speed controller for X-Maxx and XRT

Has your X-Maxx or XRT taken a bit too much of a beating? Then here is the original replacement. The Velineon VXL-8s is the waterproof speed controller Traxxas developed for the Big Block motor, and it is built to keep the power flowing when you push 8s LiPo through it. 10-gauge Maxx Cable wiring, gold-plated 6.5 mm bullet connectors and the patented Traxxas High-Current Connectors make sure the power reaches the motor without being wasted in the wires. Resistance is just 0.00075 ohm in both forward and reverse – that is low!

Heat is the enemy of any ESC, and here it has been considered from the start: an oversized heatsink, an integrated cooling fan and an internal temperature sensor keep an eye on things. If it still gets too hot, two-stage thermal protection pulls the emergency brake before anything breaks. If a stick jams in the gears, Locked Rotor Protection steps in, and if the voltage goes too high, the controller switches to failsafe. The bright multi-colour LEDs keep you updated on temperature and voltage, and internal safety programming monitors performance all the time. The case is sealed with rubber gaskets and O-rings, so a run through a puddle is no problem.

You do the setup with a single button – EZ-Set – and then choose between three driving profiles. Sport Mode gives forward, brake and reverse. Race Mode is forward and brake, full stop. And then there is the patented Training Mode, which turns the throttle down to 50 % both forwards and in reverse but keeps full braking power. That way less experienced drivers can drive the X-Maxx without it going over the top, and you simply switch back when it is your turn. Clever! If you want numbers on everything, the controller supports real-time telemetry: with a 6511 Wireless Module (sold separately) in your TQi transmitter and the free Traxxas Link App, you see speed, RPM, voltage and ESC temperature right on your phone – with no extra sensors.

Features

• Waterproof Velineon VXL-8s brushless ESC, developed for the Big Block motor
• Replacement part for X-Maxx and XRT
• Patented Traxxas High-Current Connectors and Maxx Cable wiring
• Gold-plated 6.5 mm bullet connectors on the Maxx Cable
• Integrated cooling fan, oversized heatsink and internal temperature sensor
• Two-stage thermal protection (thermal shutdown)
• Built-in two-stage low-voltage protection for LiPo batteries
• Locked Rotor Protection prevents damage if the motor is blocked
• Battery Over-Voltage Protection activates failsafe if the voltage is too high
• Bright, multi-colour LED status lights with temperature and voltage warnings
• Internal safety programming monitors the controller's performance
• One Button EZ-Set single-button setup
• Three programmable driving profiles: Sport Mode (forward/brake/reverse), Race Mode (forward/brake) and Training Mode (50 % forward/brake/50 % reverse)
• Patented Training Mode: throttle is limited to 50 %, full braking power is kept
• Supports 3s to 4s LiPo packs at full power
• Real-time telemetry: speed, RPM, voltage and ESC temperature are shown on your mobile device via the free Traxxas Link App – no extra sensors needed
• Requires a 6511 Wireless Module (sold separately) in the Traxxas TQi transmitter
• Water-resistant case with rubber gaskets and O-rings

Specifications

• Input voltage: 4s/6s/8s LiPo (max. 33.6 V)
• Case size: 58 x 72 x 46 mm
• Weight: 215.5 g
• Motor connectors: Traxxas 6.5 mm bullet connectors
• Forward resistance: 0.00075 ohm
• Reverse resistance: 0.00075 ohm
• BEC voltage: 6.0 V
• BEC continuous current: 10 A
• BEC peak current: 20 A
• Power cable: 10-gauge Maxx Cable
• Input lead: 26 gauge / 100 mm
• Low-voltage detection: 2-stage indicators, can be switched on or off
• Thermal protection: 2-stage thermal shutdown
• Single-button setup: Yes, Traxxas EZ-Set
• Battery connector: Traxxas High-Current Connector
• Motor type: Brushless
• Ports: RX input, auxiliary fan, Traxxas accessory port

Fits these models

• Traxxas X-Maxx
• Traxxas XRT

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