OddityRC Vortex F80 80A 3-8S ESC AM32

OddityRC Vortex F80 80A 3-8S AM32 is a powerful standalone ESC for a single motor, suitable for 13" FPV drones carrying heavier payloads, airplane models, and other larger RC models. The ESC supports 3-8S LiPo batteries and handles continuous current up to 80A. Compared to the larger Vortex F100 version, it is significantly more compact, with a board size of just 36.2x24.3mm.

The board is made as a 6-layer PCB with 3oz copper on both inner and outer layers. The MOSFETs are housed in metal packages that dissipate heat efficiently. The package includes an aluminum heatsink and two electrolytic 1000uF/35V capacitors. The capacitors are soldered to the ESC power pads and suppress voltage spikes. A 12AWG power cable with an XT60 connector and a signal cable are also included. The motor is connected by soldering directly to the board pads. For prolonged high-current operation, we recommend ensuring good heat dissipation for the ESC.

The ESC uses AM32 firmware, supporting telemetry, bidirectional DShot, adjustable output PWM frequency, and sinusoidal motor startup for smooth starts from low RPM. It accepts DShot300/600 signals as well as standard PWM. It is based on a 32-bit AT32F421 processor (ARM Cortex-M4, 120MHz). The ESC has a current sensor and operates in a temperature range of -40 to 70°C. It also features a 5V/3A BEC for powering the receiver and servos.