KIWI 80A AM32 ESC

The KIWI is a compact and powerful brushless speed controller purpose-built for combat robotics It runs AM32 firmware: offering smooth throttle response, dynamic braking, and configurability via a standard USB serial dongle, ready to drop into any serious robot build.

The product is named after the Kiwi, the iconic flightless bird endemic to New Zealand.

Developed, assembled, and tested in Christchurch, New Zealand, by Connor Benton.

• Single configurable brushless motor output.
• All high-power I/O are along one edge, making it ideal to tuck into a corner of your robot.
• Status RBG LED to indicate run and fault modes.
• Large TVS diode to protect against voltage spikes.
• Configurable under-voltage, over-current, over-temperature, and stall detection protections.
• KISS standard telemetry output to allow real-time monitoring during usage.
• Sinusoidal startup mode
• Easy-to-solder bulk decoupling capacitor pads.

• Dimensions: 30x36x10mm incl capacitors
• Weight: 9g
• Voltage Input: 2-8S LiPo (6.0-33.6V)
• Current Output: 80A
• Signal Input: DShot (300/600), PWM, OneShot, Multishot
• AM32 Version: v2.20

• 1x KIWI-80A ESC
• 2x Polymer Capacitors
• 1x XT60 Battery Input Cable
• 1x XT60 Mating Connector
• 1x MR60 Motor Ouput Cable
• 1x MR60 Mating Connector
• 1x 3p DuPoint Signal Cable

• Online Configurator
• Download Desktop Configurator

1. Connect the KIWI to the Computer through the USB Linker.
2. Power ON the ESC.
3. Open up the Configurator on the computer:
   • Port Select the USB linker COM port.
   • Connect to the ESC.
   • Read the settings.
   • Update to your chosen settings.
   • Save the settings.
   • Disconnect from the ESC.
4. Power OFF the ESC and unplug.
5. Test the ESC is operating as expected.
6. Kick some bot.