Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Much More Drive ESC Categories - Much More, Controllers, Electric, Products - comments closed
Korean company Much More have announced the release of this new electronic speed controller, called the ‘Drive’. Aimed at the sports market, with its forward and reverse, this speedo only works with motors over 17 turns but can accept all types of cells like NiMH, NiCD and Lipo. The ‘Drive’ features automatic setup and has a high temperature safety cut off system that prevents damage through overheating and because its from bling masters Much More you can choose from 2 different colour heatsinks - blue and silver.
Click here to see the full feature and spec list… (more…)
Monday, March 19, 2007
LRP release the IPC V8.1 Generation+ Categories - LRP, Controllers, Electric, Products - comments closed
The LRP IPC V7.1 controller had amassed somewhat of a legendary status thanks to its success and popularity, and now LRP have released the follow up to that legend, the IPC V8.1 Generation+. The new integrated V8.1 Technology has even better driving feel and 25 power maps for fine tuning making this speed control a first choice for tough competition environments. Special highlights include adjustable automatic brake for onroad and adjustable initial brake for off road models - for excellent brake control. Another new controller from LRP is the V4.1 Generation+ which is based on the World Champion technology of the legendary V7.1 controller combined with the spirit of the new IPC V8.1 Generation+. Although the V4.1 has the original IPC technology, it has been adapted for street and fun racers.
Click here to view the V8.1 features and see the V4.1… (more…)
Monday, March 5, 2007
GM Racing Genius and programmer Categories - GM Racing, Controllers, Electric, Products - comments closed
More stuff from German company, GM Racing, with the release of new models to their range of Genius brushed / brushless speed controllers, namely the 50, 85 & 100. This new range features new software specially designed for model cars and boats, but also suitable for model aircraft and the Genius 85 and 100 sport a splashproof case, though only when used sensorless and as is the norm, the controller can automatically detect cell type, cell amount and motor type as well. Something to note is that Marc Fisher used a Genius 95 controller to win last months Snowbirds in 1/12th scale, so the pedigree is undeniable. Also available to compliment the GM Genius is this 2 line LCD screen programmer that allows you change the settings of the controller without the need for computer, something similar to what we saw from Quark.
More details can be found here (speedo) and here (programmer).
Source: Graupner [graupner.com]
Yesterday we told you about the new Evil controller from Nosram, well if you prefer blue in your car here is the exact same product from LRP called the A.I. Aimed at the sports class the A.I., as with all modern speedos, can automatically detect the motor (brushed, brushless) and cell type (NiMh, Lipo) and can work with 4, 5 or 6 cell configurations. The standard version can handle brushed systems up to 10 turns and brushless to 12.5 turns, whilst the ‘Pro’ version (above) can handle brushed systems up to 7 turns and brushless to 8.5 turns. LRP are also releasing their version of the Dragon brushless motor that we showed you yesterday called the Eraser so you just need to choose whether you like LRP blue or Nosram red, its that simple.
Source: LRP [lrp-electronic.de]
Sunday, March 4, 2007
Nosram Evil Brushless controller Categories - Nosram, Controllers, Electric, Products - comments closed
More product news from Nosram, this time its the release of the Evil, a new brushless/brushed speed controller. This new speedo comes in 2 versions, and both are intended for sports racers with both versions of the Evil featuring reverse as well as being fully waterproof. This controller, as with all modern speedos, can automatically detect the motor (brushed, brushless) and cell type (NiMh, Lipo) and can work with 4, 5 or 6 cell configurations. The standard version can handle brushed systems up to 10 turns and brushless to 12.5 turns, whilst the ‘Power’ version can handle brushed systems up to 7 turns and brushless to 8.5 turns.
Source: Nosram [nosram.com]
Friday, March 2, 2007
Quark Plasma brushless controller Categories - Quark, Controllers, Electric, Products - comments closed
Quark have released the Plasma, a competition speed controller for brushed and brushless systems and for both sensored and sensorless. Working along the same lines as all the latest generation of controllers, the Plasma can deal with a large number of cells (Ni-Cd 4-18 cells, Lithium 1-6 cells) and with different cell types as well. The nice thing about this system is that it includes the Man Machine Interface (MMI) Program Box, that is essentially a mini interface that allows you to program the controller without the need for a PC.
You can check out the full specifications and more pictures here.
Source: RC Forum [rcforum.co.kr]
Thursday, March 1, 2007
LRP Sphere Competition TC Spec digital Categories - LRP, Controllers, Electric, On Road, Products - comments closed
LRP have released their latest speed controller, the Sphere Competition TC Spec digital, which has been designed to cope with the extreme stresses of modern day electric touring car racing. Designed for use with brushed and brushless motors, this is the same speedo that Ronald Völker used to win the DHI Cup back in January and as well as sporting a low profile heat sink with integrated cooling fan, the controller can be used equally well with 4 to 6 cells and sports launch control as well as improved braking capabilities over previous versions.
Source: LRP [lrp-electronic.de]
Friday, February 9, 2007
Back Torque Limiter from Straight Categories - Straight, Controllers, Electric, Products - comments closed
This miniature electronic gadget you see above, on its own and mounted to the top of a receiver in a 1/12th scale car, is a Back Torque Limiter. Made by Straight Ltd in Japan this rather smart piece of wizadry is essentially an adjustable braking device which not only helps your car brake smoother but also reduces damage to the motor as well. I dont know how it does all this and even if the site wasnt only in Japanese i probably wouldnt be able to figure it out anyway.
Source: Straight Ltd [cna.ne.jp/~straight] via Kimihiko Yano [kimihiko-yano.net]
