Parts/Electric power/Motor & ESC combos/Castle Creations Cobra 6 8S 1/6 Brushless ESC & Motor Combo (800kV) w/2028 Sensored Motor
Castle Creations Cobra 6 8S 1/6 Brushless ESC & Motor Combo (800kV) w/2028 Sensored Motor
Castle Creations

Castle Creations Cobra 6 8S 1/6 Brushless ESC & Motor Combo (800kV) w/2028 Sensored Motor

Part # CSE010-0184-01
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About this part

Large Scale Brushless Power with Expanded Data Logging

The Castle Creations Cobra 6 8S 1/6 Brushless ESC and Motor Combo is engineered for large-scale 1/7 and 1/6 vehicles weighing up to 25 pounds and running up to 8S LiPo. Built for heavy, high-performance rigs, it delivers smooth low-end control without sacrificing torque, punch, or top-end speed. Based on the Monster X 8S architecture, the Cobra 6 elevates performance with a powerful 32-bit processor, expanded data logging, and advanced tuning flexibility. Paired with the 2028 sensored motor, this combo provides a complete, high-efficiency power system for demanding applications.

About the Cobra 6 8S ESC & Motor Combo


Advanced Processing & Control

The Cobra 6 is powered by a 32-bit processing platform that enhances throttle precision, motor control, and responsiveness under load. This architecture allows the ESC to react quickly to changing conditions, improving consistency during acceleration, braking, and high-stress driving. CRYO-DRIVE thermal management further boosts efficiency by reducing heat generation during partial-throttle operation.

Data Logging & Tuning Flexibility

A significantly expanded data logging suite provides double the sample frequency and eight times the recording duration of previous generations. Additional data points, including electrical motor timing and acceleration from the onboard accelerometer, give drivers deeper insight into system behavior. Adjustable braking curves, a wide-range internal BEC, and multiple programming pathways such as the included Castle Link V4 USB-C and optional Castle Creations B-Link Bluetooth Interface (CSE011-0181-00 - sold separately), offer complete control over ESC setup.

Sensored Motor Performance

The included 2028 sensored motor is built for large-scale power delivery with exceptional efficiency and thermal stability. Its four-pole, twelve-slot design reduces heat while maintaining strong torque output, and dual sensor ports ensure flexible installation. Oversized bearings, high-temperature neodymium magnets, and a Kevlar-wrapped rotor provide durability under extreme loads and high RPM operation, making it an ideal match for the Cobra 6 ESC.

Features:

  • 32-bit dual-core processing
  • Enhanced data logging system
  • Double sample frequency capability
  • Eight times extended logging duration
  • Onboard accelerometer data point
  • Adjustable internal BEC from 5.0V to 8.0V
  • Improved braking adjustability
  • Separate brake and reverse curves
  • High-efficiency CRYO-DRIVE thermal management
  • Auxiliary wire functionality for adjustments using your transmitter

Includes:

  • (1) Cobra 6 8S 1/6 Brushless ESC
  • (1) 2028 4-Pole Sensored Brushless Motor (800kV)
  • (1) Direct Connect Sensor Wire (300mm)
  • (1) Castle Link V4 USB Adapter
  • (1) Cobra Decal Sheet
  • (1) Cobra 6 Quick Start Guide
  • (1) Motor Quick Start Guide

Specifications:

ESC
Suggested Application 1/7 & 1/6
Motor Type Brushless
Input Voltage 2S-8S LiPo (7.4-33.6V)
Continuous Current -
Burst Current -
Dimensions (LxWxH) 2.73x2.13x1.85in (69.34x54.1x46.99mm)
Weight 5.75oz (163g)
Motor Limit -
BEC Voltage 5.5-8.0V (Adjustable)
BEC Continuous Current -
BEC Peak Current 8A
Motor Connector 6.5mm Bullet
Battery Connector Bare Wire
Motor Wire -
Battery Wire -
Programmable Yes
Motor
Suggested Application 1/7 & 1/6
Turn/kV 800kV
Size 2028
Type Brushless - Sensored
Voltage 8S LiPo
Adjustable Timing No
Watts -
Connector 6.5mm
Dimensions (LxD) 4.4x2.2in (112.7x56.3mm)
Weight 44oz (1248g)
Shaft Length 1.18in (30mm)
Shaft Diameter 8mm

*Tech Note: Due to the high power nature of the Cobra 6, you must use appropriately sized batteries and connectors. We recommend a minimum 150 amp connector for the Cobra 6; examples include Castle 6.5mm and 6.5mm polarized, QS8, or QS10 Anti Spark. Do NOT use high-voltage batteries that run over 4.2-volts per cell when running the 8S max cell count.

**Tech Note: While designed to be waterproof, the Cobra 6 is not intended to run while completely submerged. Additionally, the cooling fan is not waterproof and must be removed prior to driving in wet conditions.

***Tech Note: Although many users have run the Cobra 6 in high-speed and drag applications, it is not designed for this purpose. Failures resulting from use on these applications are not covered under the Castle Creations warranty.

Manuals:

ESC Quick Start

Motor Quick Start

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