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Traxxas 3496T Velineon VXL-8s Electronic Speed Control
$249.95 USD
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TraxxasPart # 3496T
Velineon VXL-8s Electronic Speed Control
ESC
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- Fits as an upgrade or option.
$249.95 USD
- Ships in 1–2 business daysIn-stock orders leave Houston, TX by UPS or USPS. Free standard shipping on $99+.
- Free store pickupSouthwest Fwy, Houston. We email when it's ready. Usually ready within 24 hours on days we're open.
- Genuine parts, 30-day returnsEverything comes through authorized dealer accounts. Unopened items can come back within 30 days.
Shipping & pickup
Free standard shipping covers the contiguous 48 states, big trucks included; orders under $99 pay $5.95–$8.95. Tracking is emailed when your order leaves. Batteries ship ground only and can't go to P.O. boxes, APO/FPO, Alaska or Hawaii. Full shipping policy
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Returns
30 days from delivery on new, unopened items. Opened-but-unused items may carry a 15% restocking fee; batteries, chargers, powered electronics and painted bodies are final sale once opened. Full refund policy
Warranty & support
Everything we sell is genuine and covered by the manufacturer's warranty (Traxxas, Horizon Hobby and the other brands we carry). If something arrives defective, contact us within 7 days and we'll make it right. Fitment or upgrade questions? Call 832-288-4789 or email support@rchobbyshop.com.
Part # 3496T
Overview
When you create the world's most powerful Ready-To-Race® vehicles, off-the-shelf components just won't do. Traxxas engineers started from scratch to create the ultimate X-Truck® ESC to drive the thundering Big Block motor. Heavy-duty does not begin to describe the waterproof VXL-8s™ electronic speed control. This is Maxx-duty!
Features
- Wide range of LiPo battery options from 3s packs up to full-power 4s LiPo packs
- Overheating protection
- Internal temperature sensor with integrated cooling fan
- Two-stage thermal shutdown protection
- Bright multi-color LED status lights provide clear feedback
- Built-in two-stage low voltage detection for LiPo batteries
- Provides a clear signal to the driver that the batteries are nearing their minimum voltage threshold
- Real-time telemetry via Traxxas Link™
- Three programmable drive profiles
- Sport Mode - Forward / Brake / Reverse
- Race Mode - Forward / Brake
- Training Mode™ - 50% Forward / Brake / 50% Reverse
- Traxxas EZ-Set® one-button setup
- Powered accessory ports
- Gold plated 6.5 mm bullet connectors on ultra-efficient Maxx® Cable
- Deliver full power to the motor without performance strangling resistance
Specifications
| Type | Brushless |
|---|---|
| Case Size | 2.23 inches (58 mm) / 2.83 inches (72 mm) / 1.81 inches (46 mm) |
| Weight | 7.60 ounces (215.5 g) |
| Motor Connectors | 6.5 mm bullet connectors |
| Battery Connectors | Traxxas High-Current Connectors |
| Power Wire | 10 gauge Maxx® Cable |