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Firma 85A Brushless Smart ESC, 2S-3S
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Firma 85A Brushless Smart ESC, 2S-3S 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 compatibility with Spektrum Smart equipment and the exact model requirements before ordering.
- Includes local product imagery and structured specifications for easier comparison inside RC-MODEL.
- Spektrum Smart compatibility is highlighted where relevant for batteries, chargers, ESCs or telemetry-aware systems.
- Smart all-in-one telemetry
- Fast, powerful 32-bit ARM M4 processor
- Waterproof
Core Specifications
- Manufacturer: Spektrum
- Brand: Spektrum
- Product Code: SPMXSE1085
- Product Family: Spektrum ESC and speed-control range
- Application: Surface
- Compatibility Focus: Check compatibility with Spektrum Smart equipment and the exact model requirements before ordering.
- Spektrum Category: Cars & Trucks / Parts, Electronics & Accessories / Electronic Speed Controls
- Input Voltage: 2S - 3S LiPo, 5 - 9 cell NiMH
- Amperage: 80A - 99A
- Motor Type: Brushless
- Auto Cutoff: Yes
- Battery Input Lead: IC3
- Battery Type: LiPo (3.7V per cell)
- BEC: Yes
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| Technical Specifications | |
| Manufacturer | Spektrum |
| Brand | Spektrum |
| Product Code | SPMXSE1085 |
| Spektrum Category | Cars & Trucks / Parts, Electronics & Accessories / Electronic Speed Controls |
| Connector Type | IC3 |
| Product Family | Spektrum ESC and speed-control range |
| Application | Surface |
| Compatibility Focus | Check compatibility with Spektrum Smart equipment and the exact model requirements before ordering. |
| Battery Type | LiPo (3.7V per cell) |
| Auto Cutoff | Yes |
| BEC | Yes |
| BEC Maximum Burst Current | 8A |
| BEC Type | Switch Mode |
| BEC Voltage | 6V/7.4V |
| Brakes | Yes |
| Forward | Yes |
| Input Voltage | 2S - 3S LiPo, 5 - 9 cell NiMH |
| Motor Limit | With 2S LiPo: KV = 5000 - With 3S LiPo: KV = 3000 |
| Motor Output Lead | 4mm |
| Product Height | 1.3" (33 mm) |
| Product Length | 1.7" (43 mm) |
| Product Weight | 4.1oz (116g) |
| Product Width | 2.1" (53 mm) |
| Programmable | Yes |
| Reverse | Yes |
| Technology | Smart |
| Amperage | 80A - 99A |
| BEC Continuous Current | 4 |
| Low-Voltage Cutoff Programmable | No |
| Motor Type | Brushless |
| Output Connector | 4mm Bullet |
| Overload Protection | Yes |
| Water-Resistant | Yes |
| Wire Gauge | 12 AWG |
| Product Application | Surface |
| ESC Type | Brushless |
| Output | 85A |
| Maximum Burst Current | 550A |
| Max Input Voltage | 11.1V |
| Battery Input Lead | IC3 |
| Programming Options | Button, Programming Box, Smartlink App, On Screen Text Gen |
| Sensored | No |
| Time Delay Brake | Yes |
Tags: Spektrum, SPMXSE1085, Spektrum ESC and speed-control range, Spektrum Catalog, Spektrum Smart Technology, Spektrum ESCs, Spektrum Surface Electronics, RC-MODEL