T-Works have introduced an aluminium switch button for the Sanwa and Airtronics MT44 radio. Designed to replace the standard plastic dial button of Sanwa’s latest intermediate-level transmitter, the button is machined from aluminium and it comes anodised in a range of colours including black, blue, orange and red. Machined silver edges make for improved looks and the buttons come including suitable mounting hardware.
Airtronics have introduced the new Strength versions of three popular SRG line servos as well as two new receivers. Starting with the servos, the SRG-LS Ver.2, SRG-BX and SRG-BS are now available in the Strength version with an all-metal gear train. The servos sport the same specifications as the previous versions but the new gears make them more durable in demanding applications. As for the receivers, the RX-471 Dual ID FHSS-4 is able to store two unique bind codes, allowing to bind up to two compatible transmitters to the receiver at the same time. This feature is ideal for endurance racing or for vehicle testing, by allowing two different drivers with their own transmitters to control the model at any one time. Also new is the RX-380 3-channel FHSS-3 receiver. The high-voltage compatible, BEC-less receiver is usable with 4.8V to 7.4V input, it measures 37.5×24.7×14.1mm and weighs in at 8g.
JConcepts’ popular Hazard short course wheel is now available in “steering wheel size” to outfit the Airtronics/Sanwa M12 and MT4 radios. The Hazard radio wheel is precision moulded like its siblings but sized appropriately for one of the most successful radio lines on the market. The inside of the wheel features the hex location and mount-up point from the stock assembly but also the location notches in just the right places. Between the inside and outside beads, tiny ribs help align the foam grip and help lock it into place. Holes are located on the bottom side for the standard access to the steering stops while a couple vent holes help the wheel look like the real thing. Included with the wheel is a pre-installed Dirt-Tech foam grip.
JConcepts have introduced the Dirt Racing Products Dirt Wheel yellow foam grip for many of today’s pistol grip transmitters. Specifically designed for the Sanwa/Airtronics M12, the Dirt Wheel steering grip has a convenient size which allows for use on multiple radios including Futaba, KO Propo and Spektrum. The outer diameter has a smaller size based on the actual diameter used by Brian “Dirt” Kinwald himself and this size gives drivers great control regardless of hand gripping size. Justified toward the outside section, revolved cuts identify the wheel as being unique but also provide an additional feel while orienting the grip in the opposite direction places the revolved cuts just under the finger tips. The foam grip comes in set of two pieces.
New from JConcepts comes the Dirt-Tech steering wheel foam grip. The durable, gray coloured material made famous as tyre inserts has now reached the all important steering wheel for radios. Specifically designed for the Sanwa/Airtronics M12, the Dirt-Tech steering grip has a convenient size which allows for use on multiple radios including Futaba, KO and Spektrum. The outer diameter has a neutral size which gives drivers great control regardless of hand gripping size. Justified toward the outside section, revolved cuts identify the wheel as being Dirt-Tech but also provide an additional feel. Orientate the grip in the opposite direction to place the revolved cuts just under the finger tips.
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Speed Mind introduce five new ‘V3.0’ transmitter bags for intermediate and competition level Airtronics/Sanwa and Futaba radios. They are made using a special fabric that resembles a carbon fibre surface and the bags sport protective inner foams that match with the transmitter’s outlines. Several compartments make storing small parts and accessories easy. An inner pocket for the manual, outer handles and a stitched transmitter logo round up the package. Currently available are dedicated variants for the Airtronics/Sanwa M11X, M12 and MT-4, and the Futaba 4PK and 4PL.
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Sanwa/Airtronics have introduced the M12, the new flagship transmitter which will replace the famous and very successful M11 unit. The new M12 claims to feature super high speed response (SSR) to the point where there is instant reaction to the drivers input for the ultimate driving feel. The new system also allows you to program the D/R settings to allow you to change trim or a curve in an instant to react to the changing conditions. The transmitter has also been made significantly lighter compared to its predecessor thanks to changes to the radio’s internal structure. Finally the M12 allows you to integrate a telemetry function to record your throttle and steering inputs and with extra sensors to recorder the RPM, voltage, temperature and further inputs.
Source: Sanwa [sanwa-denshi.co.jp]
Airtronics introduce the TLS-01 telemetry data logger to real-time display and record parameters like temperatures, speed, RPM, steering and throttle input and more. Compatible with the MT-4 2.4GHz telemetry transmitter and – with limitations – also the M11X, MX-3X, and other Airtronics FHSS3 surface systems, the data logger gives you knowledge of how the car handled and even how you drove and allows to compare data in a spreadsheet or database environment on a computer via Airtronic’s Windows-compatible interface system.
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