After years of designing, testing and perfecting, Novak has completed its greatest engineering accomplishment. Novak’s flagship Kinetic Racing Brushless ESC, which is available in 8 Kinetic/Ballistic Brushless Systems – 5.5T-13.5T, includes all of the most sought after speed control features in R/C racing, such as Novak’s Dynamic Timing Advance, which features a cutting-edge timing system that is exceptionally smooth throughout all of the timing levels; the advanced NovaBrakes system, which provides instantaneous braking under any timing condition; and the highly developed Thermal Overload Protection feature, which prevents thermal overload without taking drivers out of the race. But it wouldn’t be a Novak speed control if the Kinetic did not include some brand new features that will inevitably raise the standard for speed controls throughout the industry.

The Kinetic’s Dynamic Timing Advance is one of the most sophisticated timing systems available. In fact, it provides a smooth application of timing across the full timing spectrum of more than 50 degrees. In effect, the Kinetic’s speed ascends gracefully and controllably throughout all of the timing levels. This electronic motor-timing feature also has eight on-board timing settings—with further adjustability via the NovaLink™ —and increases the motor RPM dynamically throughout the throttle band. The increased RPM, in turn, results in higher speeds and improved speed control performance. In addition to standard timing advance, the Kinetic offers a boost setting at full throttle to provide even higher top speeds. Moreover, Novak added a timing indicator LED, which will illuminate white whenever timing is activated.

Another feature that originated with Novak’s design team is the patent-pending NovaBrakes. This revolutionary braking system provides instantaneous braking under any timing condition. Additionally, the brake response is incredibly smooth and immediate at any speed or throttle position, ridding the ESC of brake delay. In short, this new braking system has completely transformed the feel, response and use of traditional brakes.

Combined with the NovaBrakes, Novak has refined the Kinetic’s brake and drive frequency settings, and added a brake end point adjustment to provide drivers with unparalleled brake and throttle tuning options. The brake and drive frequency settings allow users to experiment with a softer or heartier brake and throttle input.

Kinetic/Ballistic System Features:

• Novak's Dynamic Timing Advance increases the motor's RPM dynamically through the throttle band
• Maximum-available electronic-motor timing – more than 50 degrees plus boost with eight on-board settings
• Compatible with the NovaLink for advanced programming options including fine tuning of timing, ESC and motor temperature diagnostics and adjustable boost delay
• Software updates for the Kinetic can be updated via the NovaLink
• Electronic Power Control feature to fine tune vehicle power delivery and response
• Multiple adjustable parameters via on-board or optional PC interface: Minimum Brake (0-30%), Drag Brake (0-30%), Minimum Drive (0-15%), Timing Level (0-55° + boost), Timing Set Point (19,500-4,000), Current Limit (10 settings), Dead Band (2-8%), Throttle Curve (Linear/Expo), Brake Curve (Linear/Expo), Brake Frequency (1.67-13.7 KHz), Brake End Point (10-100%), Drive Frequency (16-7 KHz), Reverse, Motor Rotation, Voltage Cut-Off, Hall Sensor Test and Throttle Profile
• On-board Hall Sensor Test to easily and quickly verify that the motor's sensors are working properly
• NovaBrakes provide instantaneous braking under any timing condition
• Sensor-based for excellent torque and low-speed driveability
• User friendly on-board programming interface with five colored status LEDs
• Robust 3-amp BEC for strong and fast steering response under any condition
• Compatible with the entire 540-sized and 550-sized Novak brushless motor line
• Battery Type Selection circuitry for LiPo, LiFe and NiMH battery packs
• Locked Rotor Detection and Thermal Overload Protection with on-board temperature diagnostics
• Included 25x25x10mm ESC cooling fan
• Eight layered, 2 oz., copper-clad PC board for lowest possible power loss
• Water-resistant case with a protective silicone gasket
• Cross-cut ESC heat sink for reduced weight and efficient cooling
• Oversized front bearing (1/2" x 3/16") for increased load handling and bearing life
• Rebuildable motor design with removable shielded sensor harness, rotor, sensor assembly, wound stator, bearing, bearing cap, hardware, sleeve and both end bells
• Nickel-plated, sintered Neodymium rotor with a 0.125" pinion shaft that accepts all existing pinion gears