Castle Creations Hydra X 8S Brushless Marine ESC

Castle Creations Hydra X 8S Brushless Marine ESC. With its sleek design and powerful performance, the HYDRA X 8S will push any RC boat to its limit for the ultimate thrill and fun ride on the water!

The HYDRA X 8S is based on proven, popular and powerful Mamba Monster X 8S. Castle removed the air cooled heatsink and added a water-cooled heatsink for maximum heat dissipation. In addition, the HYDRA X 8S is equipped with an aluminum top plate that gives it a sleek and polished appearance, powerful integrated 8A peak adjustable BEC, rugged CNC aluminum case and potted in waterproof epoxy to protect the electronics and promote efficient heat transfer, auxiliary wire functionality for "on-the-fly" adjustments using your transmitter, data logging capability to capture and record performance data from your vehicle, convenient transmitter programming for six common adjustable settings including cutoff voltage and drag brake, and much more top of the line features to provide you with all the capabilities, durability and performance you've come to expect from Castle Creations!

Features:

• Powerful Integrated 8A Peak Adjustable BEC (5.5V-8.0V)
• CRYO-DRIVE Technology minimizes the amount of time the ESC’s electrical components spend generating heat, resulting in improved thermal performance during partial throttle operation where the majority of driving occurs
• Rugged CNC aluminum case and potted in waterproof epoxy to protect the electronics and promote efficient heat transfer
• Machined water-cooled heatsink with .17" water fittings
• Data logging capability to capture and record performance data from your vehicle
• Auxiliary wire functionality for "on-the-fly" adjustments using your transmitter
• Audible alerts for easy diagnosis of common issues such as motor-over-temperature and low-voltage cutoff
• Convenient transmitter programming for six common adjustable settings including cutoff voltage and drag brake
• Optional smartphone-based programming with the B-LINK Bluetooth Adapter (sold separately) and Castle Link all available on Google Play or Apple App Store)
• Compatible with S.BUS2 Telemetry Link and Futaba T4PX, T7PX and T7PXR transmitters
• Castle Link USB programming kit (coupon included with purchase)
• Proudly designed and manufactured in Olathe, KS USA and backed by Castle Creations' 1-year warranty

Specifications:

• Type: Marine Sensored Brushless
• Input Voltage: 2S-8S LiPo (33.6v max)
• Applications: Boats up to 36"
• Continuous current rating: 140A
• Burst current rating: 280A
• Dimensions: 69.5x54.1x24.7mm
• Weight: 155.5g (5.49oz)
• Brake: Available, but disabled by default.
• Waterproof: Yes
• Connectors: 6.5mm female bullets on circuit board, matching 6.5mm male bullets for motor required (not included)
• Programmability: Yes
• Telemetry Link Capable: Yes, with Castle Creations Telemetry Link for S.BUS2 or Futaba T4PX, T7PX, T7PXR, and 10PX transmitters.

Includes:

• (1) Hydra X 8S ESC with water fittings for 1/8" tubing
• Castle Creations Decals
• Coupon for free Castle Link USB
• Hydra X 8S Quick Start Guide

This product was added to our catalog on July 28, 2023