KO Propo now have the new RSx12 1/12th scale servo available. The results have been great so far with Josh Cyrul TQ and winning last weekend at the ROAR Nationals and Ishioka Hayato winning the Japan 1/12 Nationals last month. The metal and aluminium gear servo measures 33x26x15mm, it weighs in at 26g and pull up to 7.5kg-cm at a speed of 0.13s thanks to its coreless motor.
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Seen for the first time back in May, KO Propo now have more information n their soon-to-be-released Esprit IV stick radio system available. The long awaited follow-up model of the Esprit 3 offers a redesigned case with a larger screen and relocated buttons to make for improved handling and easier adjustment. The stick elements are adjustable in their angle to allow the driver to fine-tune the radio to personal preferences. An optional LiPo transmitter battery makes for an operation time of up to 12 hours without recharging. The integrated screen is of the same size as the one used on KO Propo’s EX-1 KIY pistol grip radio while six buttons and a jog dial make adjusting the several software features easy. As for the settings, beside class-standard features such as several mixes, a stop watch, trim and exponential functions the radio also offers a new “feel” setting for the throttle and brake that allows to adjust the “feeling” of the steering and throttle response. Included with the transmitter, that will become available this Summer, is a KR-413FH 2.4GHz receiver.
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KO Propo have two new low-profile servos available in the form of the BSx2 one10 Response (0.08s/13.3kg-cm) and the BSx2 one10 Power (0.10s/17.8kg.cm). Both are designed for 1/10th electric or nitro applications, they feature brushless motors and special aluminium gears with the Response being equipped with a plastic 1st gear. The servos are programmable via PC for further fine tuning and are usable with 6V to 7.4V input.
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KO Propo’s RSx one10 Response low-profile servo is now also available in three different colour variants. Offering 0.07s of transit time and a torque of 9.0kg-cm at 7.4V input the servo offers the same specifications as the standard servo but your choice of a red, purple of blue middle heatsink section makes it now even easier to colour match the chassis and accessories. Other features include a coreless motor and gold-plated connector contacts.
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KO Propo have new optional parts for the EX-1 KIY available in the form of a redesigned drop down steering wheel module and a limited edition blue aluminium screw set. Starting with the drop down wheel, it is understood that the module is of a reduced weight and its updated design allows to reduce the distance between the 3D extension module and the throttle trigger for an overall more compact feel. Also new is a blue colour aluminium screw set that contains all parts to swap the standard black screws for ones with more visual impact.
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KO Propo introduce the EX-5FH sport level 2.4GHz radio system with Direct Digital System technology. The radio offers high speed transmitting using frequency hopping 2.4GHz technology, 7 model memory, EPA, dual rate, exponential, and steering speed functions beside others as well as a 3rd channel that can also be used to adjust the sensitivity KR-212FHG gyro receiver. The transmitter is available in four different sets including one or two KR-211FH receivers, a KR-212FHG and PDS-2501ICS combo or including a KR-211FH receiver and two PDS-2511ICS servos.
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During this week’s Shizuoka Hobby Show in Japan KO Propo introduce the follow-up model of the popular Esprit Universe III stick radio. Purpose designed to use 2.4GHz technology the “IV” is meant to also feature a larger display, a new button and jog dial layout, as well as other refinements to make KO Propo’s top-of-the-foodchain stick radio 2014 ready. We bring you more information on the transmitter as soon as we get them.
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Following the introduction of light weight screw sets for the KO Propo EX-1 KIY, Hiro Seiko now also have several main unit frames available that help with further customisation of KO Propo’s top-of-the-foodchain radio. Available in two different designs and a total of four colours including red, blue, green and white the panels give the transmitter a new look and it is understood that the parts can be additionally personalised by having your name printed on them.
Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]
