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Team Novak’s Activ8 V2 / HD8 8th E-Buggy Racing Brushless Systems

Tony Phalen February 5, 2015 New RC Cars and Parts 153 Views

Team Novak has developed a new sensor-based ESC/Motor system designed specifically for 1/8 E-buggies. This system has offers a blend of power, runtime and durability while still being fully programmable via Novak’s Super Tuner Plus firmware.

The Activ8 also features various ‘Protection’ features, including Low-Voltage Protection, Thermal Protection, Temperature Diagnostics, Error Sensing, Motor Lock-Up Protection and Hall Effect Sensor Test. These systems help protect the ESC and motor from failure should something abnormal occur during operation.

Here’s a quick list of some of the other features that come standard with the Activ8 systems:
• Internal ESC Shock Protection
• Full-Coverage ESC & Motor Heat Sinks
• Heavy Duty High-Power PCB
• Huge Power Wires
• Tough-Built Motor

[source: www.teamnovak.com]

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Tony Phalen - As an avid RC enthusiast, Tony has been building, bashing and racing RC Cars for over 30 years. He has participated in every kind of surface racing events - 1/18 scale trucks, 1/10 scale TC, Rock Racers, Rally - if it had wheels, he's raced it! He's also worked on both sides of the industry fence; collaborating with many major manufacturers (as well as being a sponsored driver) to working for a high-profile industry magazine. During this time he has learned many tricks, tips and techniques and is sharing that knowledge on CompetitionX - the most informative RC website on the internet!