Castle Creations 0808-5300KV 4-Pole Brushless Inrunner Motor

Overview

The Castle Creations 0808-5300KV is a compact 4-pole sensorless inrunner brushless motor for 1/18-scale RC models. With a high 5300KV rating, this motor is designed for high-performance on-road and off-road applications with up to 3S LiPo. The motor is suitable for vehicles weighing up to approximately 2 lb (0.91 kg) and uses 3.5 mm male bullet connectors. Castle Creations recommends the Mamba Micro X and Sidewinder Micro 2 among the suitable ESCs.

Features

• 4-pole 0808 inrunner brushless motor
• 5300KV for high RPM and rapid response
• Sensorless design - not sensored-capable
• Suitable for 1/18-scale RC models
• Suitable for 2S–3S LiPo
• Also suitable for 4–9-cell NiMH
• Designed for on-road and off-road applications
• Recommended for vehicles weighing up to 2 lb / 0.91 kg
• 3.5 mm male bullet connectors
• Compact housing measuring just 38 × 20 mm
• Recommended ESCs: Castle Mamba Micro X and Sidewinder Micro 2
• No built-in cooling fan
• Not intended for 1/16- or 1/14-scale models
• Castle advises against use in ARRMA GROM models due to the risk of the 2 mm motor shaft breaking because of the mounting design.