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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

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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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 13, 2016

KO Propo EX-2 Expert Set 2.4GHz radio system

During this weeks Shizuoka Hobby Show in Japan KO Propo have introduced the new EX-2 Expert Set 2.4GHz radio system. The intermediate-level radio comes with the KR-413 FH high-end receiver, drop down steering wheel and the expert grip with an additional thumb dial wheel and 2-way switch. It is also understood that the master unit supports a faster response rate. More information will become available in time for the release.

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May 12, 2016

KO Propo RSx one10 Type S low-profile servo

KO Propo’s popular RSx one10 range of servos soon gets an addition in the form of the RSx one10 Type S. The high-voltage compatible servo, on show during this week’s Shizuoka Hobby Show, measures 41×25.5x21mm and it weighs in at 51g. It features a coreless motor and will pull up to 8.2kg-cm at a speed of down to 0.08s/60°. More information will become available in time for the release.

Source: RC Monkey [rcmonkey.jp]

March 1, 2016

KO Propo BSx2 One10 Grasper steering servo

KO Propo have introduced their all-new BSx2 One10 Grasper low-profile steering servo. Offering a new case design with complex upper case machining the servo also makes use of a heatsink middle section, hard-anodised aluminium gears, a brushless motor, dual ball bearings, and a black receiver lead with gold-plated contacts. The servo is usable with 6.0V to 7.2V input and it pulls up to 10.8kg-cm at a speed of 0.09s. Although the numbers don’t look too impressive KO Propo states that due to the design of the servo it feels much more powerful and speedy on the track, making the car literally grasping corners.

Source: KO Propo [kopropo.co.jp]

December 18, 2015

KO Propo EX-1 Blue Special & Alloy steering wheel

New from KO Propo comes the EX-1 KIY Blue Special and the Aluminum Steering Wheel2. Starting with the transmitter, the Blue Special builds on the standard Ver.3 KIY but it has a range of optional parts installed such as blue grip pads, blue aluminium screws and a blue LCD colour panel. Also new is the Aluminum Steering Wheel2 set in black and gun metal colour. Machined from aluminium the steering wheel is usable with all KO Propo transmitters and it includes a foam pad and a decrease steering angle spacer.

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October 30, 2015

KO Propo RSx2 Power HC limited edition servos

KO Propo America have introduced the RSx2 Power HC limited edition servos. Coming as signature limited red version with red anodised centre case and Jared Tebo’s signature and also as limited blue version the servos offer the same specifications as the standard Power HC with up 31.6kg-cm of torque and 0.11s transit time at 7.4V input.

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