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It’s the Ideal Option for high-end aggressively powered builds. This ESC is applicable to various 1:6th & 1:7th scale vehicles like the Traxxas XO-1 and also suitable to various 1:8th scale heavy vehicles like the Monsters. It’s also suitable for various other brand of 1:5th scale on-road cars, truggies, SCTs and buggies.
#Hobbywing max 5 vs max 6 upgrade
The Ezrun Max5 provides the ultimate power upgrade solution form many popular 1:5th scale vehicles like HPI Baja buggy, Losi 5IVE-T Nitro to electric conversions. The Max5 and Ma圆 is built with internal anti-spark circuitry that protects not only battery connectors from damage but helps to prevent physical injury due to burnt fingers from the inevitable issue of sparking when hooking up the ESC to higher voltage battery pacs (5-8S) The cooling fan is designed to be shockproof, which in turn will reduce damage brought on by frequent vehicle high jumps and landings on hard surfaces.
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The ESC minus the cooling fan is basically maintenance free. Hobbywing updates its ESC firmaware regulary giving you upgraded features more often when available.
#Hobbywing max 5 vs max 6 update
You can update the Max5 and Ma圆 with the Hobbykings USB Link software, a Multifunction LCD program box and a laptop.
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The Max 5 and Max 6 features an electric switch with a lifespan of over 50000 on/off cycles, housed in a completely waterproof, dust-proof and shock resistant design. The high Voltage BEC is designed to handle today’s high voltage servos on demand used by large scale vehicles. The Max5 and Ma圆 has adopted the world’s first HV built-in BEC with an output current of up to 25Amp and a switchable output voltage of 6-7.4V. The waterproof and dust-proof design allows the Max5 and Ma圆 to be used in all weather conditions without any issue of damage caused to the ESC from water or dust. The user will have the choice of adjusting the ESC parameters as per his preference and ability. With incredible acceleration capabilities and a rock-solid, stable out the Max5 and Ma圆 can handle instant full-torque startups for wheelies, high speed racing on straightaways and powering through the bumpiest terrain. Built with the most rugged and high quality components and coupled with cutting edge firmware, the Ezrun Max5 and Ma圆 is able to deliver unmatched power and performance for even the most hardcore of racing applications, but is also responsive enough to protect itself from damage due to overloading due to physical abuse, overuse or even human error.