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February 25, 2014

Novak Pulse V2 & GTB 3 brushless speed controllers

Novak recently updated their popular Pulse and GTB brushless speed controller and now present the Pulse V2 and the GTB 3. Starting with the Pulse V2, the competition speedo received an all-new power board with integrated power capacitors and updated Super-Tuner firmware for enhanced stopping power. The specifications remain the same meaning the 2S LiPo-compatible V2 is useable with 540-size motors as low as 3.5T, 550-size 4.5T motors and also up to 5200kv 4-pole sensor-based offerings.

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February 12, 2014

Atomik Red 550 BL motor & 120A ESC

Atomik introduce the new Red 550 sensored brushless motor and 120A sensored speed controller. Starting with the motor, the power unit is especially designed for the use with 1/10th 4WD short course trucks, it is available as 4.5T and 7.5T variant and compatible with Traxxas’ VXL-3s speed controller, making it a good update for brushless TRX models. As for the controller, the 120A rated unit comes pre-wired with 12AWG wire and EC3 connector, it includes a 200mm sensor wire and works both with sensored and sensorless motors. The motors and controller are available separately or as combo including the 4.5T or 7.5T motor.

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January 29, 2014

Hirosaka PRO Racing ESC & brushless motors

Hirosaka, the new brand of Masaki Hirosaka father of RC legend Masami, have released their new line of competition electronics. First up is the PRO Racing ESC which features a complete aluminum casing which provides maximum surface area for heat dissipation and can handle up to 3.5T motors with a continuous current of 140A with a burst current up to 960A. Weighing 40grams it can work with sensored and sensorless motors. Also new from Hirosaka is their line of PRO Racing Brushless Motors. Suitable for 1/10th & 1/12th onroad and 1/10th offroad they are hand wound and feature adjustable timing from 0 – 40 degrees. Available in 4.5T to 8.5T versions.

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January 26, 2014

GForce TS120 Competition Black Aluminium Edition

Available from end of January is the GForce TS120 Competition Black Aluminium Edition brushless speed controller. The ESC sports an all-black CNC-machined aluminium case, an integrated on/off switch, optional high-flow fan unit and it incorporates a build-in data port for swift and easy programming via the optional programming box. The 120A controller is usable with 2S to 3S LiPo batteries, features a 6V/3A BEC system and measures 39x38x20mm.

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January 22, 2014

Hobbywing Xerun 120A WP V3.1 ESC

German Hobbywing distributor Hype announce the soon release of the Xerun 120A WP V3.1 speed controller. Building on the already known V3.1 the WP version is highly water protected making it ideal for on-road and off-road applications alike. The controller is made for 2S to 3S use, sports a 120A rating and it the ESC’s firmware is upgradable using the optional programming box. The other features such as the high airflow cooling head, all-aluminium case and build-in switch remain unchanged from the non-WP model.

Source: Hype [hype-rc.de]

January 16, 2014

Team Orion Vortex R8.1 Pro ESC

Team Orion introduce the new Vortex R8.1 Pro 1/8 competition brushless speed controller specially designed for sensored BL motors. The 2S to 4S LiPo-compatible ESC is based around the World Championship winning R10 Pro speedo and features the same advanced programming features, dual sensor ports and machined aluminium case design. The controller is equipped with a strong 6V/7.2V BEC system, an improved cooling fan protection and it works with both sensored and sensorless motors. It comes with Factory-installed Deans-type connectors while additional programming can be performed using Team Orion’s DSB-R programming box. The controller will be on show at the upcoming Nuremberg Toyfair at the end of January.

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December 5, 2013

Yuki Model Samurai 45A brushless ESC

New from CN Development & Media comes the sensorless Samurai 1/10 BL/SL 45A brushless speed controller. Measuring 45x32x37mm the 2S to 3S LiPo compatible ESC features a 2A/6V switched BEC system, splash waterproof protection and it comes pre-soldered with 4mm gold-plated connectors for the motor. The controller is available separately or as combo set including a 3450kv motor and programming card.

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November 7, 2013

SkyRC Toro SC120A brushless speed controller

SkyRC introduce the Toro SC120 Competition brushless speed controller. Designed for the use in 4WD short course trucks the speed is able to handle up to 4S LiPo set-ups, it features a 6V/3A linear BEC system and it works with sensored and sensorless motors. The case measures 57x38x35mm and it can be taken apart to replace the internal fan unit while the heavy-duty gold-plated solder towers allow the use even of very thick silicone wires. The on/off switch is of a dust-protected electric type and the controller is highly adjustable using 10 user-modifiable profiles that can be tweaked using an optional programming box or a PC interface.

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