[NOV3039]* Havoc 3S & Ballistic 8.5 Brushless Motor & ESC Combo

When Novak couples a high-caliber speed control with a blisteringly fast brushless motor, you get one affordable high-speed system, also known as the Havoc 3S/Ballistic 8.5 (5,000 Kv) Brushless System. The Havoc 3S Brushless/Brush ESC has the ability to run on either two or three-cell Li-Po batteries, which the speed control automatically detects through Novak’s auto-detect Li-Po software. This feature allows users to run a wider range of batteries and – for the speed-hungry racers – bestows the Havoc 3S with its remarkably speedy reputation.

The energetic Ballistic 8.5 Brushless Motor also contains many new features, such as an easy-to-adjust timing assembly that alters the RPM range and a completely rebuildable design. In fact, nine brushless motor pieces can be replaced, such as the Timing/Sensor Assembly and the Brushless Hand-Wound Stator, which creates dozens of motor wind options.

But the innovations don’t end there. The Ballistic 8.5 also boasts a removable 9" shielded sensor harness. The motor is also outfitted with a custom-silicone gasket seal to keep dirt and debris from damaging the motor’s sensor plug, and high-efficiency, heavy-duty, low-loss solder tabs that are strong enough to endure repeated soldering and tough crashes. The Ballistic motor is also equipped with a 12.3mm nickel-plated sintered Neodymium rotor for maximum motor acceleration, braking power and performance in high-temperature conditions, and Thermal Overload technology to prevent motor damage from overly high temperatures.

For those interested in fine tuning, the Havoc 3S Brushless/Brush ESC offers a simple interface, making the system completely programmable with vast customization opportunities. One parameter, in particular, is Novak’s Throttle Curve that gives drivers the ability to experiment with two throttle responses – Linear and Expo – to switch between a direct-throttle response to a smoother, more controlled low-end power delivery. In addition, the Havoc’s Brake Frequency adjustment contains seven degrees of adjustability from a smooth and controllable brake to a more abrupt and grabbier feel. Moreover, Novak has also built into the ESC a Li-Po Cut-Off Circuitry feature, which prevents the batteries from going below the critical safety voltage level. For further racing opportunities, Novak installed a Reverse Disable feature to turn the Havoc 3S into a forward-only brushless system for club-level racing.

Additionally, the Havoc 3S/Ballistic 8.5 Brushless System’s small footprint and low cost make it a perfect complement to1/10-scale off-road and on-road vehicles, such as the Traxxas® Slash™, HPI’s® E-Firestorm™ and  Associated’s® SC10 2WD Race Truck Kit™. The Havoc 3S also contains one of the strongest BECs for sport applications, comes with a Clear Cooling Fan and includes nine adjustable parameters to fine-tune brake and throttle response.