Features

Specifically designed for 4S LiPo 1/8 scale racing

Adjustable BEC voltage 6V or 7.2V for improved servo response

Based on World and National championship winning technology

Dual Sensor Port

Machined aluminum case

Exclusive cooling fan protection and design for improved cooling

Ultra low resistance PCB and FET

Highly customizable state of the art software

Works with sensor and sensorless motors

Forward/brake, forward/brake/reverse and forward/reverse (Crawler) function modes

Status control by LED and audio tone

Equipped with Deans high current connectors

Overview

The Vortex R8.1 Pro is our new ESC designed specifically for sensor brushless 1/8 scale racing. Until today, 1/8 ESCs have not disposed of all the technologies available in high-end 1/10 ESCs, this is where the R8.1 Pro comes into play. Because it is based on our world championship winning R10 Pro ESC, it features the same ground breaking performance, advanced programmable software, dual sensor port and machined aluminum case design. You can now fit the latest ESC technology into your 1/8 scale car. The R8.1 Pro has been extensively tested by our R&D team to ensure that you get the same kind of performance that R10 Pro users have become accustomed to. Paired with one of our new 690 size VST2 motors, this ESC forms the ultimate 1/8 brushless power combo.

Fully Programmable

The Vortex R8.1 speed controller is fully programmable with the optional ORI65153 DSB-R+ program box with which you can also measure the status of your lipo batteries!

Specifications

Forward: Yes

Reverse: Yes

Brake: Yes

Continuous Maximum Current: 180A

Input Voltage: 7.4V – 14.8V 2S-4S LiPo/LiFe

Momentary Peak Current: 860A

BEC Voltage: Adjustable 6V or 7.2V 5A max

Full On Resistance: 0.00028mohm