Get to the Top with the Goat
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Novak Goat 2S Crawler
Brushless System installed in Losi'sR 1/10-Scale Comp
Crawler Race Roller™.
For more information on operating
your Novak Crawler ESC with a LosiR Crawler.
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As the R/C crawling segment gains
popularity, the need for crawler-specific equipment has become
greater. Novak is happy to fill the need with the Goat
2S Crawler Brushless System (#3016-#3019), Goat
2S Crawler Brushless/Brush ESC (#3219)
and Crawler Sintered Brushless Motor(#3419/#3420).
Novak has always felt that brushless technology is an ideal fit for
crawling applications due to their instant throttle response, super
low-speed drivability and explosive torque - the very features
crawling enthusiasts look for.
As any crawler aficionado can tell
you, crawler vehicles require precise movement control at very low
speeds. That being said, it makes sense to use equipment
specifically designed for this purpose. Enter Novak Electronics. One
of the few, if not the only R/C manufacturer, who offer electronic
products specifically
designed for crawlers. The new sensor-based Crawler
Brushless Motor and System are equipped with features that enable
crawlers to climb over, maneuver through, and conquer the most
challenging terrain.

#3219 Goat 2S
Brushless/Brush ESC
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The following four
driving profiles make
the Goat 2S a versatile speed control:
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Standard
Crawler - maintains
crawler motor response in both forward and reverse and features
high-powered drag brakes.
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Expo
Crawler - features
the standard crawler profile but uses a built-in exponential
curve for smoother response to accommodate entry-level
transmitters.
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Servo/Robotic Mode - features
precise and symmetric motor control in forward and reverse for
robot applications, but without the drag brake.
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Brushed
Mode - is
automatically selected when used with a brushed motor. For use
with brushed motors down to 27-turns.
And if multiple profiles weren't
enough, Novak's software experts have designed the Goat 2S ESC with
a Fully-Programmable
Interface using
Novak's easy One-Touch button and four LEDs. The following
parameters can be adjusted in all four driving profiles: Dead
Band,Minimum Drive, and Hill/Drag
Brakes (except
Servo/Robotic Mode). The Drive
Frequencycan also be adjusted in the Brushed Mode. For
further flexibility, the Li-Po
Cutoff Circuitrycan be activated in all of the throttle
profiles, and Motor
Rotation Direction can
be activated in any of the three brushless profiles.
The Goat 2S ESC has also been
outfitted with a rugged 6
volt / 5 amp BEC to provide
powerful and precise steering while embarking on unsteady landscape,
with no additional BEC to purchase or install. It also employs an
exclusive active drag brake that uses battery power to slow the
vehicle to a wheel-locking stop, reducing the vehicle's tendency
to slide or roll while traveling on steep grades.
Additional features of the Goat 2S
ESC include Zero
Reverse Delay for
instant power delivery in both forward and reverse when needed;
adjustable Active
Hill/Drag Brakes that
use battery power to slow the vehicle to a wheel-locking stop; and a Built-In
6-Volt Power Output for
an optional cooling fan or detail items like lighting features or a
winch.

Crawler Sintered
Brushless Motor
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LET'S GET CRAWLING
The other half
of the brushless system is Novak's new Crawler
Sintered Brushless Motor, with systems available in 18.5T
(#3019)and 21.5T
(#3016). This specially-designed brushless motor scales over other
brushed motors because of its massive start up and low-speed torque,
all without sacrificing speed. This eliminates the need to use
3-cell Li-Po packs like other out-runner motors, which adds
unnecessary weight to the rig. Novak's lightweight brushless system
can tackle the most challenging terrain on 2-cell Li-Po packs.
Additional features of the Crawler
Sintered Brushless Motor includesensor-based commutation for
precise rotor position control; a high-performance
sintered rotor for
stronger motor braking power and improved performance in higher
temperature conditions; an oversized
front bearing for
extra durability and extended life; ribbed
aluminum end bells to
reduce weight; and a solder
tab system for
flexible soldering options.
The Novak Goat 2S Crawler
Brushless System (#3016 & #3019) includes everything that is needed
for crawling straight out of the box. The Crawler Sintered Brushless
Motor is factory-installed to the Goat 2S ESC making installation a
breeze. Both the Goat 2S Crawler Brushless/Brush ESC (#3219) and
Crawler Sintered Brushless Motors are also available separately.
One-Touch Set-Up™, Radio-Priority Circuitry™
and Polar Drive Technology™ are registered trademarks of Novak
Electronics, Inc.