Overview
The Team Associated Reedy Blackbox 880R Competition 1/8 ESC with Programmer2 is a high-performance brushless speed controller engineered for the extreme demands of 1/8 E-Buggy, E-Truggy, and 1/10 4WD Short Course racing. Track-tested and competition-proven, the 880R delivers exceptional throttle and brake feel with a wide range of adjustability for racers seeking maximum performance.
This combo includes the Blackbox Programmer2, giving you full access to advanced tuning options, RPM and temperature data logging, and firmware updates. With 30 IFMAR World Championship titles behind the Reedy Power name, this ESC represents the culmination of decades of racing expertise distilled into one powerful package.
Key Features
- CNC-machined black aluminum case with integrated heat sink
- Ultra-low resistance FET board for maximum efficiency
- 32-bit microcontroller unit (MCU) for precision control
- Fully adjustable brake, throttle, power, and safety functions
- Push-button power switch for easy operation
- Heavy-duty solder tabs with pre-installed power wires
- Integrated power capacitors for smooth power delivery
- 30mm cooling fan with CNC-machined shroud
- RPM and ESC temperature data logging via Programmer2
- Firmware updateable for future enhancements
- Standard and Expert tuning modes
Performance Benefits
- Delivers 180A continuous and 700A peak current for demanding applications
- Excellent thermal management during extended race sessions
- Precision throttle response for predictable acceleration
- Three brake mode options for personalized feel
- Adjustable BEC voltage (6.0V/7.4V) for servo optimization
- Race-developed default settings for out-of-box performance
Usage Notes
- Best suited for 1/8 scale buggies, truggies, and 1/10 4WD short course
- Compatible with sensored and sensorless brushless motors
- Recommended motor limit: Up to 2400kV with 4S LiPo
- Requires Programmer2 firmware EE460145 (pre-installed in combo)
Technical Specs
- Input Voltage: 2-4S LiPo (7.4-14.8V)
- Continuous Current: 180A
- Peak Current: 700A
- BEC Output: Adjustable 6.0V / 7.4V
- BEC Current: 5A continuous
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 54 x 37 x 23mm (2.12 x 1.45 x 0.9in)
- Weight: 45g (1.58oz)
- Motor Compatibility: Sensored and sensorless brushless
- Motor Connector: Solder tabs
- Battery Connector: Solder tabs
What's Included
- (1) Reedy Blackbox 880R Competition 1/8 ESC
- (1) Blackbox Programmer2
- (1) 30mm Cooling Fan (pre-installed)
- (1) CNC-machined Fan Shroud
- Power Wires and Capacitors (pre-installed)
- (1) Instruction Manual
Summary
Dominate the competition with the Reedy Blackbox 880R Competition ESC with Programmer2. This elite-level speed controller delivers the power, precision, and adjustability that serious 1/8 scale racers demand, backed by Reedy Power's championship-winning heritage.
