Fantom FR-8 1/8 220A PRO ESC
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Fantom FR-8 1/8 220A PRO ESC

16 December, 2019

From Fantom Racing:
When we set out to release a new product, our goal has always been to offer our customers the very best products possible and it’s no exception with our new FR-8 Pro ESC. We live, breath, eat and sleep R/C racing, and we love our customers to have an edge over their competition. From our highly sought after brushless racing motors and batteries to our proprietary motor tuning tools, since 1980, racers have counted on us for the highest performance products in R/C!

To continue our tradition of excellence, countless hours have gone into R&D, to bring you a professional racing ESC, second to none in performance and value! The heart of the FR-8 PRO is the high-performance 32-bit CPU and proprietary firmware, providing you with buttery smooth throttle response, unmatched power delivery, and all the adjustable parameters you’ve come to expect from a pro racing ESC!

Get one in your car today and see what we mean by More Power to the People!

FEATURES:

  • All R&D Done in the USA
  • 1:8 Scale / 3-6 Cell / 220 Amp
  • Specifically designed for the highest level of spec and mod racing
  • 10awg, Ultra Low Resistance Wire
  • CNC Machined Aluminum Case w/ Integrated Heat Sink
  • Ultra-Low Resistance FET Board
  • 3 Integrated Max Power Capacitors
  • Heavy-Duty Solder Posts
  • Precision Throttle & Brake Frequency Adjustment
  • 34mm Fan w/ Aluminum Fan Cover
  • Ultra Precision Throttle, Brake, and Punch Control
  • Firmware Updateable with Fantom LCD Program Card
  • ROAR Approval Pending

SPECIFICATIONS:

Continuous Current: 220 Amps
32-bit high-performance CPU
Battery Input: 3-6 cell LiPo
BEC Output: Linear 6V or 7.4V Adjustable / 8 Amps
Dimensions without fan: (L) 55mm x (W) 40mm x (H) 34mm
Weight without wiring and fan: 160 grams
Programmable with LCD Program Card (sold separately)
Sensored: Yes
Sensorless: Compatible but not optimal
Motor Limit: 4S LiPo/ 12cell NiMH: 3000KV for 4274 size, 6S LiPo/ 18cell NiMH: 2400KV for 4274 size

INCLUDED IN BOX:

  • FR-8 PRO ESC
  • 34mm Fan
  • Machined Aluminum Fan Cover
  • 2 x 165mm Input Wires – 10awg, Ultra-Low Resistance Wire (pre-soldered on ESC)
  • 3 x 165mm Output Wires – 10awg, Ultra-Low Resistance Wire (pre-soldered on ESC)
  • 3 Integrated Max Power Capacitors
  • Shrink Tube w/ Fantom logo

RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS:

1/8 Scale Off Road/On Road, Suitable for Highest Level of Competition Racing

PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS:

GENERAL

RUNNING MODE – Forward/Brake, Forward/Brake/Reverse, Forward/Reverse
LOW VOLTAGE CUTOFF – Disable, Auto, custom 3.0v to 11.1v (0.1v increments)
ESC OVER-HEAT PROTECTION – Disable, 3 steps
MOTOR ROTATION – Normal, Reverse
DEADBAND – 12 steps
BEC OUTPUT – 6v, 7.4v

THROTTLE

INITIAL POWER LIMITER – 30 steps
THROTTLE RATE – 30 steps
DRIVE FREQUENCY – 1K, 2K, 4K, 8K, 16K
RPM LOCK – 1% to 100% (1% increments)
THROTTLE CURVE – Linear, Custom

BRAKE

INITIAL BRAKE – 1% to 20% (1% increments)
DRAG BRAKE – 0% to 100% (1% increments)
BRAKE FORCE – 0% to 100% (12.5% increments)
INITIAL BRAKE RESPONSE – 20 steps
BRAKE RATE – 20 steps
BRAKE FREQUENCY – 1K, 2K, 4K, 8K, 16K
BRAKE CURVE – Linear, Custom

BOOST

BOOST TIMING – 0° to 64° (1° increment)
BOOST TRIGGER LEVEL – 50 steps
BOOST TRIGGER RATE – 10 steps

TURBO

TURBO TIMING – 0° to 64° (1° increment)
START RPM – 8,000 RPM to 50,000 RPM (1000 RPM increments)
TURBO DELAY – Instant, 0.05 seconds to 1 second (.05 second increments)
ACTIVATION METHOD – Full Throttle, RPM, Full Throttle + RPM
TURBO ON RATE – 10 steps
TURBO OFF RATE – Instant, 10 steps

DATA

MINIMUM BATTERY VOLTAGE
MAX ESC TEMP
MAX MOTOR RPM
FEEL THE POWER…FEEL THE FANTOM!

FR-8 PRO ESC, 1:8 Scale, 220A – $164.99
FR-8 Pro 1/8th ESC + Program Card Combo – $190.99
FR-8 PRO ESC – LCD Program Card – $29.99
1950KV ICON Pro 1/8th Motor + FR-8 Pro 1/8th ESC Combo – $279.99
2150KV ICON Pro 1/8th Motor + FR-8 Pro 1/8th ESC Combo – $279.99
1950KV Pro 1/8th Motor + FR-8 Pro 1/8th ESC + Program Card Combo – $307.99
2150KV Pro 1/8th Motor + FR-8 Pro 1/8th ESC + Program Card Combo – $307.99
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