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Hobbywing Platinum 260A HV Opto V5 ESC
Brand: Hobbywing
Part No: HW30203101
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The Hobbywing Platinum 260A HV Opto V5 ESC (HW30203101) is a high‑voltage, OPTO brushless speed controller engineered for precise, constant speed control on demanding electric helicopter setups. Its OPTO design omits a BEC, while a 32‑bit processor refines the RPM algorithm for smoother throttle behaviour and finely adjustable speed sensitivity, helping pilots dial in the response they prefer.
A sophisticated thermal design with additional side windows and an internal heat path efficiently transfers heat away from the circuitry. This Platinum V5 architecture, combined with Hobbywing’s DEO (Driving Efficiency Optimization) active freewheeling, enhances responsiveness and reliability across a wide operating range.
Key Features
- Constant speed control and finely adjustable speed sensitivity
- Efficient cooling via a windowed heat‑dissipation housing
- Suggested compatibility with multiple data/telemetry protocols including Mikado VBar, Futaba S.BUS2, MSH Brain and iKON
- Data recording accessible via an OTA Bluetooth module and smartphone
- Multiple protection features
- 16 adjustable parameters and four flight modes
Benefits of DEO Efficiency Optimisation
- Faster throttle response with improved flight stability and flexibility
- Higher driving efficiency for extended battery life
- Lower ESC temperature rise to support reliability
Flight Modes
- Fixed Wing
- Helicopter – External Governor
- Helicopter – Express Governor
- Helicopter – Store Governor
Specifications
- Type: Brushless High Voltage (OPTO, no BEC)
- Continuous/Peak Current: 260A / 400A
- LiPo Cells: 6–14S
- Cables: Battery 1× 8AWG (red/black); Motor 3× 10AWG (black)
- Programming: LCD Programming Box, OTA Bluetooth Programmer, Separate Programming Port
- Firmware Upgrade: Yes
- Telemetry: suggested compatibility with Mikado VBar, Futaba S.Bus2, MSH iKon/Brain
- Dimensions: 89 × 50 × 34 mm
- Weight (incl. cables): 297 g
Suggested Compatibility & Application
- 700–800 class electric helicopters (main rotor length: 690–880 mm)
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HOBBYWING PLATINUM 260A HV OPTO V5 ESC
The Platinum V5 260A HV V5 provides constant speed control, ensuring an excellent flying experience without BEC. The innovative housing design, featuring additional windows on the sides and internal structure, enables highly effective heat dissipation. This allows the generated heat to be directly transported from the circuit board to the outside through the shortest path. This is particularly necessary because the integrated 32-bit processor enhances the RPM algorithm's precision, thereby further strengthening the overall performance of the Platinum ESC (Electronic Speed Controller). The finely adjustable speed sensitivity ultimately allows every pilot to find a setting that suits them perfectly.
The ESC also incorporates Efficiency Optimization Technology with Synchronous Rectification (DEO: "Driving Efficiency Optimization" - Active Freewheeling), which brings several advantages at once:
- Faster throttle response, improved flight stability, and flexibility.
- Higher driving efficiency and longer battery life.
- Lower temperature increase of the ESC, ensuring reliability.
Features
- Efficient cooling through a sophisticated heat dissipation system with windows
- Supports multiple data protocols e.g. Mikado VBar System, Futaba S.BUS2, MSH Brain, and iKON
- Includes data recording accessible via the OTA module on the smartphone
- Multiple protection features
- 16 adjustable parameters, including 4 flight modes:
- Fixed Wing
- Helicopter - External Governor
- Helicopter - Express Governor
- Helicopter - Store Governor
Specifications
Type: Brushless High Voltage
Current cont./peak: 260A/400A
Cells: 6-14S LiPo
BEC: -
Cable Battery/Motor: 1x 8AWG (red, black), 3x 10AWG (black)
Programming: LCD Programming Box, OTA Bluetooth Programmer, Seperate Programming Port
Firmware upgrade: Yes
Telemetry: Mikado VBar;Futaba S.Bus2; MSH iKon;Brain and etc.
Dimensions: 89x50x34mm
Weight (incl. cable): 297g
Application: 700-800 Electric Helicopter (main rotor length: 690-880mm)
Key Info:
- Brand: Hobbywing
- Part No: HW30203101
- Barcode: 6938994402989
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