Coming from KO Propo and made for the EX-1 KIY is the aluminium steering wheel. The CNC-machined and matte black anodised part sports silver machined details and it comes including an adapter plate and a foam grip.
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During last weekend’s All Japan Hobby Show KO Propo displayed what appears to be a new intermediate level radio. The EX2 offers a EX-1-ish pistol grip but a simplified steering wheel unit that makes for a less-bulky appearance. By the look of things the EX2 will be usable as a basic 2-channel transmitter without a display or as bolstered-up version with an optional display unit. We do not have any information about features or specifications but we keep you up to date as soon as more details surface.
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KO Propo have a new battery stand unit for the EX-1 KIY transmitter available. The optional battery stand allows for the use of a larger battery that is commonly used for receiver packs. The stand has a built-in swivel kick-stand and includes a battery tray adapter with the unit allowing for the use of 2S LiPo, 2S LiFe or 5 cell NiMH battery pack with maximum dimensions of 87x30x18mm.
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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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