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June 17, 2016

KO Propo RSx One10 Type-S low-profile servo

KO Propo have announced the soon release of the RSx One10 Type-S low-profile servo. The high-voltage compatible servo offers a speed of down to 0.08s, a torque of up to 8.2kg-cm and it sports a coreless motor, dual ball bearings, middle heatsink case and mixed metal and composite gears, while having a lower price tag compared to the remainder of the RSx One10 servo range. The servo is adjustable using KO Propo’s ICS Servo Manager and it is ideal for 1/10th touring and buggy applications.

Source: KO Propo [kopropo.co.jp]

June 8, 2016

Reedy HV digital low-profile servos

Reedy have introduced two new high-voltage digital low-profile servos. Developed with both touring cars and 1/10th buggy racing in mind, the RS0806 LP (0.06s/8.3kg-cm) and RT1408 LP (0.08s/14.3kg-cm) offer precision metal gears, powerful motors and aluminium middle cases for fade-free performance. High-voltage compatibility means that increased ESC BEC output voltage can be used without fear of damaging sensitive internal components. Both servos also offer a stealthy black appearance with black receiver leads and they make use of standard 25T spline servo arms.

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June 8, 2016

KO Propo Servo Model Selector

Coming soon from KO Propo is the Servo Model Selector, a device that allows to store up to five different model pre-set memories in compatible servos. The model selector is usable with RSx, RSx2 and BSx2 servos and it requires the use of KO Propo’s ICS Servo Manager software for an initial setup of the values with the actual pre-sets being easily accessible by just using the Servo Model Selector.

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June 1, 2016

Muchmore Impact 7.4V flat & hump style RX LiPo packs

Muchmore have introduced two new 7.4V LiPo receiver battery packs. First up is the flat-type variant that measures 85x29x19mm. It weighs in at 90g and is made using high-capacity 2500mAh cells. It comes pre-wired with a 90mm 20AWG silicone wire with JR-style connector and XH balancer plug. Also new is the 2000mAh hump pack, measuring 54.5×31.5x32mm and weighing in at 91.5g. It comes with a 85mm receiver wire. Both packs are housed in shrink-wrapped soft cases for protection.

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May 30, 2016

KO Propo Esprit 4 ASF 2.4GHz stick radio system

Coming soon from KO Propo is the Esprit 4 ASF 2.4GHz radio system for the use with Kyosho’s ASF Mini-Z cars. Based off of the standard Esprit 4 the ASF variant features a specific transmitting technology needed to couple the radio with Kyosho’s ASF Mini-Z cars. The radio is highly adaptable to the driver’s needs and so the angle of both the throttle and steering stick can be adjusted, the transmitter offers digital trims, 6-button and jog dial menu operation, a back-lit display and it weighs in at only around 630g. As for the software features the radio offers class-standard steering trim, sub trim, speed, curve and travel as well as throttle high point, sub trim, speed, and curve functions along quick setup for the most needed items, a timer and stopwatch as well as LCD backlight and contrast settings. The radio will become available in June.

Source: KO Propo [kopropo.co.jp]

May 25, 2016

Ruddog aluminium clamping servo arms

Ruddog have introduced their new aluminium clamping servo arms. Made from aircraft-grade 7075-T6 aluminium the arms are of a clamping design meaning they will stay in place even when the actual servo arm screw is coming loose, while their high rigidity will make for improved steering precision compared to standard composite arms. The arms are available in a 10.8mm and standard offset variant, they sport 16mm and 20mm ball stud mounting positions, and are usable with all 25T spline servos while coming in the three different colours of red, blue and black.

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May 17, 2016

Yeah Racing Hackslider drift gyro

Yeah Racing have introduced their new Hackslider gyro unit tailor-made for drift cars. Housed in an aluminium heatsink case the gyro is usable with both standard and digital servos and it allows for easy setting changes using +3 channel transmitters or the on-board gain/sensitivity adjustment feature. Measuring 25.6×24.5x10mm and weighing in at 13.5g the compact unit is easy to install and it is available in pink, gun metal or black colour.

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May 13, 2016

Ruddog RP1206 coreless low-profile servo

Ruddog Distribution have introduced their all-new RP1206 low-profile servo for 1/10th scale applications. Designed for demanding racing conditions the servo features a black anodised heavy-duty all-aluminium case, sturdy metal gears and a powerful coreless motor. Dual ball bearings and laser-etched logos round out the package. The high voltage compatible servo offers up to 12kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.06s and it is available in two variants with a short 80mm or long 180mm all-black wire, allowing for neat wiring jobs in touring cars and off-road vehicles alike.

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