About this part
The Hobbywing EZRun MAX5 G2 1/5 Scale Waterproof Brushless ESC is a 12S capable ESC designed for 1/5 scale power! The MAX5 provides the ultimate power upgrade solution for many popular 1/5 scale vehicles like the HPI Baja Buggy, Losi 5IVE-T Nitro-to-Electric Truck, and Desert Buggy XL Nitro-to-Electric buggy. It is also suitable for various other brands of 1/5 scale on-road cars, buggies, and truggies. The strong explosive, stable output power, together with excellent low-speed linearity, ensures the ESC meets various application requirements such as; violent start-up, straight-line high-speed, flying slopes, low-speed walking, etc.
NOTE: For peak performance, it is recommended to pair this ESC to the Hobbywing EzRun 56118 SD G2 Motors.
Features:
- Enhanced Performance: The ESC supports up to 12s Lipo with a maximum output current of up to 250A.
- Intelligent Freewheeling Technology: The innovative intelligent freewheeling technology effectively reduces heat generation and enables the ESC to have higher driving efficiency.
- Turbo Timing Technology: The ESC is able to support up to 24 degrees of Turbo Timing adjustment.
- Continuous Current: 250A
- Peak Current: 1,600A
- Motor Type: Sensored / Sensorless Brushless Motor (only in sensorless mode)
- Applications: 1/5th Touring Car, Buggy, Truggy, and Truck
- LiPo/NiMH Cells: 6-12S LiPo
- BEC Output: 6V/7.2V/8.4V Switchable, Continuous Current of 8A (Switch-mode)
- Connectors: Input End: None, Output End: Female 8.0mm Gold Connectors (pre-soldered onto the PCB of the speed controller)
- Size (LxWxH): 94.5x59.4x50.9mm
- Weight: 428.5g
- Programming Port: Independent Programming Port
Reviews4.0 · 6 reviews
This ESC gets three stars from me. Only because the Bluetooth ODM is not built inside the ESC. So not only does it cost more than a Max6, but it also has less features for tuning. If you spend more money the Bluetooth module should be built in so you don’t have to spend another $60 for a module. Besides that this ESC is a beast!
Just wanted to say thank you to amain hobbies for the excellent customer service and quick response. It's been great. Thank you everyone at amain hobbies.
I had this max 5 and I kept unplugging the motor so I could swap it between cars and I think I broke the sauder so now when I given it juice it turns off. But if I pinch the motor wires it works fine. Disassembled it and I can't get to the broken part. So all I can think of is get another. And never unplug it. Bit of a pain. Probably user error but just a heads up.
Just Great... Strangely I prefer this to Castle XLX2
Its all the power you would want, you do need a extra 55$ electrical box to tune it, id say its worth it but its annoying. Id say it will barely overheat ina xmaxx, xrt, kraton 8s, outcast 8s, or any 1/6 vehicle, mabye 1/5 is fine, but it shouod only be geared to 60 mph, on 1/6 you can gear it to 80 mph, pr 90, but thats witht he xrt, xmaxx and those other armas
Reviewers describe the EZRun MAX5 HV G2 as very powerful, with praise for its output. Several note that tuning requires an additional Bluetooth module or electrical box, which costs extra (about $55 to $60), and one reviewer says built-in Bluetooth would be preferable at this price. One reviewer reports a failure where the unit shut off under power until the motor wires were pinched, and another reports it would not power on at all, though the second case is a single report. Reviewers also comment on gearing and suitability for different vehicles, with one suggesting it is best suited to 1/6 scale vehicles and limited gearing on 1/5 platforms. Customer service from the seller was praised in one review.
- + Very high power output
- + Strong performance
- + Good customer service from seller
- − Tuning requires an extra Bluetooth module or box (about $55-60)
- − Reported power-on failure in one unit
- − Possible wiring or connector fault in one unit