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Firma 40A Brushed Waterproof ESC, 2S-3S: IC3
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Firma 40A Brushed Waterproof ESC, 2S-3S: IC3 is a Spektrum product intended for surface RC vehicles, crawlers, bashers and race setups that need dependable Spektrum control electronics. This page presents the practical buying information a customer needs before ordering: fit, SKU, image, category, specifications and usage advantages.
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Key Advantages
- Organized under the Spektrum ESC and speed-control range.
- Intended for surface RC vehicles, crawlers, bashers and race setups that need dependable Spektrum control electronics.
- Check model fit, connector type, voltage range and Spektrum protocol compatibility before ordering.
- Includes local product imagery and structured specifications for easier comparison inside RC-MODEL.
- Water-resistant or waterproof wording is preserved where it appears in the product data.
Core Specifications
- Manufacturer: Spektrum
- Brand: Spektrum
- Product Code: SPMXSE1040
- Product Family: Spektrum ESC and speed-control range
- Application: surface RC vehicles, crawlers, bashers and race setups that need dependable Spektrum control electronics
- Compatibility Focus: Check model fit, connector type, voltage range and Spektrum protocol compatibility before ordering.
- Spektrum Category: Cars & Trucks / Parts, Electronics & Accessories / Electronic Speed Controls
- Input Voltage: 7.4-11.1V (2-3S LiPo), 6-10.8V (5-9 cells NiMH/NiCd)
- Battery Input Lead: 16AWG, 5.5" (140mm) long
- BEC: Yes
- BEC Maximum Burst Current: 3A
- BEC Voltage: 6.0V
- Brakes: Controlled via Motor/ESC
- Connector Type: IC3
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| Technical Specifications | |
| Manufacturer | Spektrum |
| Brand | Spektrum |
| Product Code | SPMXSE1040 |
| Spektrum Category | Cars & Trucks / Parts, Electronics & Accessories / Electronic Speed Controls |
| Connector Type | IC3 |
| Product Family | Spektrum ESC and speed-control range |
| Application | surface RC vehicles, crawlers, bashers and race setups that need dependable Spektrum control electronics |
| Compatibility Focus | Check model fit, connector type, voltage range and Spektrum protocol compatibility before ordering. |
| BEC | Yes |
| BEC Maximum Burst Current | 3A |
| BEC Voltage | 6.0V |
| Brakes | Controlled via Motor/ESC |
| Forward | Yes |
| Input Voltage | 7.4-11.1V (2-3S LiPo), 6-10.8V (5-9 cells NiMH/NiCd) |
| Motor Output Lead | 0.14" (3.5mm) female bullet connectors |
| Product Height | 1.1" (28 mm) |
| Product Length | 1.8" (46 mm) |
| Product Weight | 2.5oz (70g) |
| Product Width | 1.3" (33 mm) |
| Programmable | No |
| Reverse | Yes |
| Water-Resistant | Yes |
| Product Application | Crawling, Surface |
| Battery Input Lead | 16AWG, 5.5" (140mm) long |
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