Castle Creations Cobra 8 6S 1/8 Scale Brushless Motor & ESC Combo (2200Kv) w/1515 V2 Sensored Motor (Limited Edition Gold)
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Cobra 8 Combo - 1:8 ESC w/Limited Edition Gold 1515 Motor
The Castle Creations Cobra 8 ESC has been designed dominating force supported by cutting-edge technology. With a 32-bit dual-core processor and featuring Cryo-Drive technology, this ESC is an excellent choice for 1/8 scale buggies, truggies, on-road vehicles, as well as 1/10 monster trucks weighing up to 15lbs. Boasting a waterproof design and an aluminum case, this ESC is ready for all weather performance.
About The Cobra 8 Combo:
32-Bit Processor
Using the state-of-the-art 32-bit processor, this ESC can allow for smoother power delivery. It also allows for faster data sampling rates to give users more points of data to make precise adjustments.
Cryo-Drive
Castle Creations Cryo-Drive uses advanced technology to ensure less heat buildup while maintaining peak performance. Cryo-Drive optimally controls what components are being used to control the motor. This is happening at thousands of times per second to reduce the rate the ESC can heat up.
Data Logging
The Cobra 8 ESC has many updates done to the data logging capabilities. The data is recorded at 8x the older generation ESCs with double the sample rate. With a built in accelerometer, this ESC allows for accurate acceleration data. A looping feature prevents interruptions in data recording. The data provided by the ESC allows you to make changes to your chassis based on reliable data.
1515 Gold Brushless Motor
Castle Creations 1515 V2 Sensored 4-Pole Brushless Motors combine rotor position sensor technology with improved high power and high efficiency motor design to deliver ultra smooth startup, precise low speed control, predictable power delivery, incredible torque, and lightning fast response. Through the use of Castle's Smart Sense technology, the position of the rotor is always known by the ESC. This eliminates the possibility of encountering cogging or inconsistency during startup and allows the 1515 to deliver precise throttle control and buttery smooth starts with the raw power and longer run times that Castle motors are known for. For added style, this limited edition motor comes in anodized gold color.
Features:
- 32-Bit Processing power for smoother motor control and improved response time
- Enhanced data logging
- Access to tuning options and firmware updates using the Castle Link V4
- Mounting holes on the bottom of the case
- Cryo-Drive technology for better thermal performance
- Integrated 8A Peak Adjustable BEC
- 2S-6S capable
- Oversized 30mm cooling fan pre-installed
- 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
Includes:
- (1) Castle Creations Cobra 8 ESC
- (1) Castle Creations 1515 2200kV Brushless Motor
Specifications:
| ESC: | |
|---|---|
| Input Voltage | 2S-6S (7.4V-25.2V) |
| BEC Voltage | 5.0V-8.0V (5.5V default) |
| BEC Current | 8A Peak |
| Running Modes | SmartSense Brushless, Sensored Only, Brushed |
| Connectors | 6.5mm Female Motor Connectors |
| Dimension | 2.36x2.04x1.69in (60x52x43mm) |
| Weight | 5.84oz (165.6g) |
| Motor: | |
| Input Voltage | 2S-6S (7.4V-22.2V) |
| kV | 2200 |
| Connectors | 6.5mm Male Bullets |
| Shaft Diameter | 5mm |
| Motor Length | 101.2mm |
| Motor Diameter | 40mm (41.1mm w/fins) |
| Weight | 15.1oz (383g) |
Reviews4.0 · 5 reviews
the esc and motor are the real deal, so far it has been totally worth it. extreme power and awesome software with awesome settings and next level logs. the only critique I have is there is no software for macbooks. You have to install a new operating system to run the software on a mac. you might be able to buy the bluetooth connector as another option. if you can get over that its an incredible experience owning this motor and ESC. my three favorite things are: the settings, the power is insane even with no motor timing changes and lastly the cryotech is real, it runs really cool. it did not even get close to overheating with an 18 tooth pinion on a typhon TLR with no fan on the motor (DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME).
After a couple of months can't program it no more still have clogging issues castle link app doesn't work it's still telling me that an error has occurred during download. Someone please help me
Great combo running in my 6s typhoon 1/8 buggy, I really like the cobra easy to program.
Castle’s flagship 1/8 motor the 1515-2200kv V2 making a guest appearance in GOLD Love it!
Cogs almost up to 50% throttle out of the box. For the amount of money this costs I was hoping it was going to be worth it but I was wrong.
Reviewers generally praise the power output and the programmability of this Cobra 8 6S combo with 1515 V2 sensored motor, with one reviewer noting strong cooling in a Typhon TLR setup. Positive comments also mention the software settings and logging features. Criticism centres on software: one reviewer reports the Mac version is unavailable, and another says the programming app repeatedly returns a download error after a few months, with clogging issues also reported. One reviewer reports cogging at roughly 50% throttle out of the box and felt the price was not justified. Review count is small and mixed, so the overall picture is limited.
- + Strong power output
- + Good cooling reported
- + Detailed settings and logging software
- + Easy to program
- − No Mac software support
- − Programming app download errors
- − Cogging at low throttle out of the box
- − Poor value for price reported