Bigger, Bolder Ballistic

Novak Ballistic 8 installed in a Losi® 8IGHT-E 2.0 4WD Buggy Race Roller™. Also shown is Novak's Activ8 1:8 ESC, which is coming soon!

The Ballistic 8 is specifically designed for the rigors of today’s 1:8 racing arena, and will be initially available in two motor winds-1.5Y (Wye-wound) and 2D (Delta-wound). Novak listened to top-level racers to produce the most rugged, feature-rich motor on the market. The Ballistic 8 includes adjustable motor timing, an inter-changeable wound-stator design, and is built to ROAR specifications. It is perfect for 1:8 scale buggies, truggies and monster trucks from well-known companies such as Associated©, Losi©, Traxxas©, OFNA©, Hot Bodies©, Mugen© and XRAY©.

NOVAK-DEVELOPED TECHNOLOGY
The first question anyone will ask is "What sets the Novak Ballistic 8 apart from the other brands?" Novak Electronics has been designing and manufacturing products in the USA using the best components and manufacturing processes from around the world since 1978, and sensored brushless motors since 2002—longer than any other manufacturer in the RC car market. Developing the Ballistic 8 started from the ground up at the Novak headquarters in Irvine, California. Each motor is hand-wound and is put through stringent tests to ensure the highest quality. Two motor winds are available:

• 1.5Y: Ideal for for smaller to medium-sized tracks
• 2D: Ideal for for medium to larger-sized tracks

Novak Ballistic 8 rotor (#5980) is drill-balanced and Kevlar-wrapped for the best performance and consistency, allowing the rotor to always stay in balance.

The Ballistic 8's hand-wound, epoxy-dipped stator (#6801/#6802) can be replaced with the same or different Kv wind.

PERFECTLY BALANCED ROTOR
For years, motor builders have struggled to keep their balancing weights on the motors. 1:8 scale motors operate at extremely high RPM, so adding weights to balance can become problematic. Novak’s Ballistic 8 rotor sets itself apart from the other brands in that it is drill balanced, which removes material. The fact that no epoxy weights are added to the rotor means trouble-free operation since it is virtually impossible for your motor to become out of balance. For further reliability, Novak uses four, high-strength Neodymium magnetic segments. These segments are secured not only with high-strength epoxy, but are also precisely located with machined guides that are keyed to the shaft to ensure exact magnetic alignment and prevent the magnets from slipping on the shaft. As a final step, each rotor is given a complete Kevlar wrap and rolled in epoxy to make certain no harm can come to the rotor while in operation.

COMPLETELY REBUILDABLE DESIGN
1:8 scale electric racing is one of the premier forms of off-road racing today. Having the option to fix any and every aspect of your equipment while at the track is crucial to a successful race weekend. Novak was the first to offer a completely serviceable, rebuildable brushless motor with the original Ballistic 540 and 550 motors, and is extremely pleased to bring this must-have feature to electric 1:8 racing. Every component or assembly of the motor can be purchased separately. The wound stator can even be interchanged to experiment with a different Kv wind.

The Ballistic 8 Motor is 100% rebuildable. Every component and assembly is available for cost-savings field repair of motor, including rotor, stator, sensor harness and bearings.

MORE FEATURES
One of the unique features of the Ballistic 8 is its adjustable mechanical motor timing. Simply loosen the three timing screws on the back end bell and rotate to the desired timing. Once the timing is set, the rear bearing cover can be removed by simply taking out two of the timing screws. This allows removal of the user-replaceable sensor harness and inspection of the rear bearing without altering the timing, and locks the sensor harness in place during normal operation. For problem-free and easy soldering to the ESC, the Ballistic 8 features widely-spaced solder tabs. Each rugged tab is spaced 35 degrees and is made from extremely heavy-gauge, low-loss copper. Finishing out its rugged design is its 5mm output shaft that is hardened for extra durability.

BALLISTIC 8 MOTOR FEATURES Sensor-based for excellent torque control and low-speed driveability Compatible with both sensored and sensorless speed controls 100% rebuildable design with removable shielded sensor harness, sensor assembly, wound stator, rotor, sleeve, hardware, bearing caps, and front bearing Designed to meet all ROAR 1:8 motor specifications (ROAR Approval coming soon!) Adjustable mechanical motor timing Nickel-plated, 4-pole, Sintered Neodymium rotor with a hardened 5mm output shaft that is Kevlar-wrapped and epoxied for maximum performance Drill-balanced rotor for the best performance and consistency—rotor always stays in balance Epoxy-dipped, 12-slot, hand-wound stator for maximum reliability and heat dissipation Oversized, flanged ABEC-5 front and rear bearings for increased load handling and bearing life Locked in, replaceable sensor harness Widely-spaced (35 deg), extremely heavy-duty solder tabs for easy wiring connection to ESC Multiple bolt patterns and sizes allow for compatibility with all popular 1:8 vehicles Full-length screw design to ensure for maximum ruggedness Black anodized sleeve with ribbed heat sink design to help dissipate heat Meets RoHS compliance and includes 120-day warranty Designed, hand wound and dyno-tested by Novak in Irvine, Calif., using globally-sourced components BALLISTIC 8 MOTOR SPECS Winds: 1.5-turn Wye-wound (#3801); 2-turn Delta-wound (#3802) Motor Weight: 12.7 oz. (360 g) Input Voltage: 2S-4S Li-Po Kv (unloaded): 1,950 (1.5Y); 2,650 (2D) Resistance (mΩ): 6.5 (1.5Y); 6.75 (2D) Motor Size: 1514 Size: 2.80”L x 1.71”D with fins (71 x 43.5mm) Output Shaft: Dimensions 5mm diameter x 18mm length w/flat Rotor Diameter: 16mm Design: Sensor-based Magnet: 4-pole, Sintered Neodymium Bearing: Oversized, flanged ABEC-5 Mounting Holes: M3X0.5 (on 25mmØ), M4X0.7 (on 25mm & 29mmØ) BALLISTIC 8 REPLACEMENT / OPTIONAL PARTS #5152-#5157 5mm 32-Pitch Steel Pinion Gear (12T-17T) (optional) #5100-#5114 5mm Mod 1 Steel Pinion Gear (11T-20T) (optional) #5351-#5353 Brushless Shielded Sensor Harness (4", 6", 9") (replacement) #5512 12GA Silicone Power Wire: 3ft Black, Red, Blue (optional) #5741 4mm Low-Loss Power Connector-5 pairs (optional) #5831-#5833 Novak Lead-Free Silver Solder (6g, 15g tube, 100g spool) (optional) #5850/#5851 6" Novak Heat Shrink Tubing Assort (6 pcs, 24 pcs) (optional) #5980 Ballistic 8 Sintered Rotor (replacement) #5982 Ballistic 8/8L Flanged Bearing Set (replacement) #5983 Ballistic 8/8L Back End Cap / Bearing Kit (replacement) #5984 Ballistic 8/8L Timing Assembly (replacement) #5985 Ballistic 8 Heat Outer Sleeve / Heat Sink (replacement) #5987 Ballistic 8/8L Front End Cap / Bearing & Back Ring Kit (replacement) #5988 Ballistic 8 Motor Hardware Kit (replacement) #6801/#6802 Ballistic 8/8L Wound Stator (optional/replacement) Associated©, Losi©, Traxxas©, OFNA©, Hot Bodies© and XRAY© are registered trademark of their respective company. The Ballistic 8 Sensored Brushless Motor™ is a trademark of Novak Electronics, Inc. Features and specs subject to change. Novak products are designed and manufactured in the USA using globally-sourced components. All Novak-designed products are the property of Novak Electronics, Inc., and the designs are solely owned and copyrighted by Novak.