Hobbywing – Skywalker 40A V2 Plane ESC

The Hobbywing Skywalker 40A V2 is a brushless electronic speed controller (ESC) designed for fixed-wing aircraft. It features a continuous current of 40A and a burst current of 60A. The ESC supports 3-4S LiPo batteries and includes a 5V/5A switch-mode BEC. It’s programmable via transmitter or LED program card.
KEY SPECS:
Type: Brushless
Continuous Current: 40A
Peak Current: 60A
Input Voltage: 3-4S LiPo
BEC Output: 5V, 5A (Switch-mode)
Size: 60 x 25 x 8mm
Weight: 36g
Input Wires: Red-14AWG-100mm1, Black-14AWG-100mm1
Output Wires: Black-16AWG-75mm*3
Input Connectors: 3.5mm Gold Connectors (Female)
Output Connectors: None (pre-soldered 3.5mm female connectors are mentioned in some product listings)
Programmable: Yes, via transmitter or LED program card (sold separately)
ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
Normal and Reverse brake modes: Can be used to shorten landing distance.
Search mode: Helps locate the aircraft by emitting beeps after a crash.
Built-in 32-bit microprocessor: Runs at up to 96MHz.
brake amount in normal brake mode: (A Hobbywing patented feature) according to Pyrodrone.
PROGRAMMING OPTIONS:
The ESC is programmable using the transmitter or an LED program card (sold separately).
Programmable parameters include brake type, brake force, cut-off voltage, LiPo cell setting, start-up mode, and timing, among others.