Hobbywing XRotor 40A 2-6S OPTO Multirotor ESC

• Output: Continuous 40A, Burst 60A up to 10 seconds
• Input Voltage: 2-6cells lithium battery
• BEC: NO BEC
• Refresh rate of the throttle signal: at least 400Mhz
• Timing: High or Intermediate
• Red Black cable length: 120mm
• Signal cable length: 260mm
• Bullet Connector: 3.5mm
• Size: 68 x 25 x 8.7mm
• Weight: 26g

Included:

• 1 X Hobbywing XRotor 40A OPTO ESC
• 1 X English Manual

Here at Flying Tech we have a wide choice of electronic speed controllers (ESCs).

There are two main types of ESCs: 4-in-1 ESCs and single ESCs. A 4-in-1 ESC integrates four individual ESCs onto a single circuit board, each controlling a separate motor. A single ESC controls only one motor. 

This 4-in-1 ESC is a more popular choice for racing quads, while single motor aircraft such as fixed wings would use a single ESC. Single ESCs are still used by some drone racers though, as after a crash or a burnt up ESC, they only have to replace one, not an entire 4-in-1 or stack which is a lot more costly. Single ESCs are also available which much greater current ratings (80amp +) so they are also used by power hungry multi-rotors, for example X-Class racing quads, professional camera flying “Cinelifters”. 

When using individual ESCs, they typically need to be connected to a single power distribution board (PDB) or an “AIO flight controller” (a type of flight controller with integrated PDB) for power supply.