ESC Rebrand Conversion Guide

[slick2500]

But most cars are at least designed by the seller right? AE didn't even design the monster trucks. Maybe I'm being naïve.

Some of the large brands have models they did not design, like the Losi DBXL it was not designed by Losi from what I recall. Horizon actually sells/sold quite a few cars that were designed by a third party that they sell under their different brands. The Maverick line from HPI is designed by HSP as another example.

 

[Warby]

Whats the BLX80 ESC in the old 2wd 1/10 BLX Raider, Fury, ADX-10 etc? I'm guessing it's a hobbywing but what model. It's not on the list above.

This one

 

[slick2500]

Whats the BLX80 ESC in the old 2wd 1/10 BLX Raider, Fury, ADX-10 etc? I'm guessing it's a hobbywing but what model. It's not on the list above.

This one
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Probably a WP10BL60 variant.

 

[Quiklearner]

Regarding "locked" ESCs, is anyone aware of any hardware hacking attempts, either in the past or ongoing?

 

[slick2500]

Regarding "locked" ESCs, is anyone aware of any hardware hacking attempts, either in the past or ongoing?

I've heard it's been tried but no one was ever successful as far as I know.

 

[Tex Koder]

Regarding "locked" ESCs, is anyone aware of any hardware hacking attempts, either in the past or ongoing?

I'm sure it's just some sort of ROM setting that need to be activated. Either by swapping/crossing out a set of pins or another pin port to connect to to program it...
But since the main circuit board is completely epoxied, it's Very difficult to get to without destroying the chip (or entire board) while you try and dig to it...

 

[jkflow]

Not worth the effort tbh.

 

[Quiklearner]

Fair enough, I've dealt with potting compound in the past and you are right, just not worth it... such a pain. My initial thought was to crack it open and do some exploring to see if any security has been implemented, but with it hermetically sealed, they likely didn't need to! IF/WHEN I blow up an ESC, I might have a look'n'see... Thanks @Tex Koder and @jkflow

 

[jkflow]

Most likely it will be an identification string programmed into the ESC memory, same as settings. Nothing crazy magic, but you would have to get a programming tool with PC software and change that string. Breaking epoxy won't be necessary unless they implemented HW security somehow, which really isn't worth it.

 

[Linh811]

Is this a rebranded Max8 as claimed by some reviewers?

https://www.rcjuice.com/motor-esc/c...bbystar-150a-brushless-sensored-esc-2-6s.html

 

[slick2500]

Is this a rebranded Max8 as claimed by some reviewers?

https://www.rcjuice.com/motor-esc/c...bbystar-150a-brushless-sensored-esc-2-6s.html


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Nope not a Max8.