1/8th ESC Comparison
Feature | Sidewinder 8th | Mamba Monster 2 | Mamba Monster X | Cobra 8 | Cobra 8 ACE (Ghost RC) |
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Price | $ | $$ | $$$ | $$$$ | $$$$$ |
Part Number | 010-0139-10 | 010-0108-00 | 010-0145-00 | 010-0172-00 | 020-0270-00 |
Max Vehicle Weight | <11 LBS. READY-TO-RUN | <15 LBS. READY-TO-RUN | <15 LBS. READY-TO-RUN | <15 LBS. READY-TO-RUN | N/A |
Sensored Capable | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Input Voltage | 2s-6s | 2s-6s | 2s-6s | 2s-6s | 2s-4s |
Internal BEC | Fixed: 5.0V 2A | 5.0 - 7.0V 5A Peak | 5.0 - 8.0V 8A Peak | 5.0 - 8.0V 8A Peak | 5.0 - 8.0V 8A Peak |
Auxiliary Wire | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Cyro-Drive™ | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Waterproof | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Programming Options | Castle Link Classic Windows Software and Castle Link V3 USB Adapter, Field Link Card (limited options) or with Castle B-Link™ Adapter and Castle Link Android or iOS app. | Castle Link Classic Windows Software and Castle Link V3 USB Adapter, Field Link Card (limited options) or with Castle B-Link™ Adapter and Castle Link Android or iOS app. | Castle Link Classic Windows Software and Castle Link V3 USB Adapter, Field Link Card (limited options) or with Castle B-Link™ Adapter and Castle Link Android or iOS app. | Castle Link 2 Windows Software and Castle Link USB V4 Adapter. B-Link™ Adapter support in development | Castle Link 2 Windows Software and Castle Link USB V4 Adapter. B-Link™ Adapter support in development |
Castle Link Included | No | No | Coupon Included | Yes | Yes |
Castle Link USB Port | Micro-B | Micro-B | Micro-B | Type-C | Type-C |
B-Link Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | In Development | In Development |
Running Modes | Sensorless Brushless and Brushed Motor Operation | Sensorless Brushless and Brushed Motor Operation | Smart Sense™ Sensorless Brushless, Sensored Only, and Brushed Operation | Smart Sense™ Sensorless Brushless, Sensored Only, and Brushed Operation | Smart Sense™ Sensorless Brushless, Sensored Only, and Brushed Operation |
Size (L x W x H) | 2.45" x 2.2" x 1.33" (62.2mm x 56mm x 34mm) | 2.19" x 1.86" x 1.33" (56mm x 47mm x 34mm) | 2" x 1.93" x 1.44" (53mm x 49mm x 36.4mm) | 2.36" x 2.04" x 1.69" (60mm x 52mm x 43mm) | 2.36" x 2.04" x 1.69" (60mm x 52mm x 43mm) |
Weight | 3.52oz (100g) | 3.93oz (111.5g) | 3.92oz (111g) | 5.84oz (165.6g) | 5.84oz (165.6g) |
Data Logging | No | No | Yes, 10 data points | Yes, 12 data points | Yes, 12 data points |
Cheat Timing | No | No | Maximum advance: 45° Starting RPM: 100 RPM increments Ending RPM: 3-4 predetermined options | Maximum advance: 45° Starting RPM: 100 RPM increments Ending RPM: 100 RPM increments | Maximum advance: 120° CHEAT and Turbo 60° each Starting RPM: 100 RPM increments Ending RPM: 100 RPM increments |
Construction | Waterproof design potted in durable injection molded case with 30mm removable fan | Waterproof design potted in durable injection molded case with 30mm removable fan | Waterproof design potted in durable injection molded case with 30mm removable fan | Waterproof design potted in CNC aluminum case with temp regulated 30mm removable fan | Waterproof design potted in CNC aluminum case with temp regulated 30mm removable fan |
Replaceable Items | ESC cooling fan receiver wire | ESC cooling fan | ESC cooling fan receiver harness sensor harness | ESC cooling fan receiver harness sensor harness top case | ESC cooling fan receiver harness sensor harness top case |