Novak is resurrecting the Rooster! For nearly 14 years, the Rooster Reversible ESC ruled the roost. Hobbyists not only appreciated the low-cost sport ESC, they appreciated its quality and durability. Now, after many years, Novak has not only decided to revisit this popular ESC, but make it better, stronger, and faster. Some would even describe it as…a bionic Rooster. This one, however, won’t cost you six million dollars! 

While the new ESC retains the original Rooster name, there is not much resemblance — inside or out — to the original Rooster. Externally, it is apparent that the Rooster now sports a modern outer casing, and consequently, a smaller footprint. It also sports a new heat sink assembly and 14-gauge power wires on PCB-direct solder tabs, making soldering extremely easy.

Internally, the Rooster has also undergone some technological advancements. This more powerful, robust ESC can now handle motors down to 12 turns, where previously it had a 15-turn limit. This extra power, plus a new heavy-duty, 6 Volt / 1.5 Amp BEC adds to its durability, making it ideal for those running modified motors. Its power and performance solidly places the newest addition to Novak’s Reversible ESC line between the #1830 XRS Sport Reversible, and the heavy-duty, high-voltage #1865 Super Duty XR.

When the original Rooster debuted way back in 1993, it was Novak’s first ESC with the now standard One-Touch Set-Up feature. The new Rooster 12T has the honor of being first again with another great new feature: built-in Li-Po cutoff protection. Novak’s newest technology monitors the vehicle’s Lithium Polymer battery pack’s voltage, and prevents the batteries from going below the critical safety voltage level. The driver is cued via throttle blips when the voltage drops to a certain level. It then shuts off, however, full control of the steering servo is left intact. The Li-Po cutoff protection feature can be utilized in two of the four throttle profiles the Rooster 12T now has: