Axial AE-5 Waterproof ESC

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Axial AE-5 Waterproof ESC
Price: $45.99
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The Axial AE-5 Waterproof ESC is a brushed motor workhorse for rock crawlers. With 3S LiPo capability, adjustable drag brake and waterproof functionality, this is a great ESC for scale enthusiasts and crawlers who demand the smooth control of a brushed motor system. Plus, the settings can be switched between LiPo and NiMH battery types “in the field” with a simple jumper, avoiding the complex procedures found on most crawler ESC options. ESC includes factory installed bullet connectors for the motor, and a T-style battery connector for plug and play versatility.

AE-5 Waterproof ESC Features:
  • Jumper 1 provides a simple plug and play choice between LiPo or NiMH batteries
  • Jumper 2 switches drag brake settings
  • Waterproof design
  • Includes T-style battery plug
  • Laser etched heat sink

Specifications:
Input Voltage: 2-3S LiPo, 5-9 Cell NiMH/NiCd
Size: 46.5x34x28.5mm
Weight: 70g
Motor Limit: 12T 2S / 18T 3S
On-Resistance FET: .002
Rated/Peak Current: 180A
Braking Current: 90A
BEC Voltage: 5.0V 2A Peak
PWM Frequency: 1KHz

This product was added to our catalog on December 3, 2015

Tony
Sunday, May 8 2022 (about a year ago)
Axial AE-5 Waterproof ESC
This is the ESC that is included in the Wraith Spawn RTR. This is a cheap Dynamite ESC.

After being into RC for over a decade now, I'm still surprised that RTR cars are coming with terribly produced and even dangerous electronics.

A few minutes in playing with the new Wraith when suddenly the ESC went up in smoke. I quickly ran and grabbed the battery out just in time. I used a ProTek 2S battery, and it was freshly balance charged at 8.4v. When I hooked the battery back up to my charger, it was at 7.1v. Any longer and my battery could have discharged to very unsafe levels, leaving that unstable and causing more problems. This ESC can supposedly handle 3S?! Imagine if a child was out playing with this!

Please spend the money on something better made and safer. This ESC is sad, unsafe, and just cheap garbage.
Sam Napier
Sunday, Aug 29 2021 (about 2 years ago)
Axial AE-5 Waterproof ESC
Just bought one couple weeks ago and motor lead wires were connected up backwards.
Other than that it's ok.
Andrew
Friday, May 7 2021 (about 2 years ago)
Axial AE-5 Waterproof ESC
It is ok for a while but then it just dies and you have to buy a new one