thats actually not a very smart option. That v2 esc could last many more years and the warranty never expires. But if you send it in for the v5 there is only a 1 year warranty on it. I would run it till it dies and then exchange it for the newest version.
so I can get my burnt v1 replaced free of charge? I've been avoiding sending it in because I don't have $70
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It's "Dr. _paralyzed_" actually. Not like with a PhD, but Doctor like in Dr. Pepper.