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April 1, 2014

KO Propo EX-1 KIY Limited Edition & new servos

KO Propo have several new products to offer in the form of the a limited edition “red screw” EX-1 KIY radio, the BSx2 brushless servo line and the Power variant of the RSx one10 low-profile servo. Starting with the EX-1 KIY, the Ver.3 transmitter comes with the already introduced Expert Grip pads and larger trigger unit. In addition the radio features a red anodised aluminium screw set for the grip and master unit which is also available separately as is a silver colour set to update older radios. New to all Ver.3 radio sets is the KR-413FH receiver that offers a significantly faster reaction time over the previous KR-411.

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March 25, 2014

KO Propo Advantage Capacitor A board

KO Propo introduce the Advantage Capacitor A power capacitor board for brushless speed controllers. Designed to improve the speedo’s performance in the second half of the run the board also makes for improved efficiency and controller protection. The capacitor is usable with virtually every 1S and 2S ESC.

Source: KO Propo [kopropo.co.jp]

February 13, 2014

KO Propo RSx2 series high-performance servos

KO Propo introduce the RSx2 series of high-performance digital servos. All feature reworked amplifiers for a more linear feel with today’s high-response radio systems plus the case and gear tolerances are now even tighter for the ultimate in precision. Available are the RSx2 Response HC (0.06s/17.6kg-cm), RSx2 Power HC (0.11s/31.6kg-cm), RSx2 Response (0.06s/17.6kg-cm) and RSx2 Power (0.11s/31.6kg-cm) with the HC variants coming with an upper aluminium case for added rigidity and durability while the standard items come with reinforced composite upper cases. All servos feature mixed aluminium and steel gears, they are 7.4V compatible, come with gold-plated leads and double ball bearings.

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October 24, 2013

KO Propo RSx one10 servo & KR-413FH receiver

KO Propo introduce the RSx one10 Response low-profile servo and the KR-413FH receiver. First up is the servo, the low-profile item is designed for the use in electric or nitro 1/10th vehicles, it is 7.4V compatible and offers a speed of 0.09s and a torque of 9.0kg-cm at 7.4V input. It is housed in an aluminium and plastic heatsink case, features dual ball bearings, hardened gear pins, an aluminium and plastic gear set, as well as a coreless motor and a gold-plated connector. The KR-413FH FHSS 4-channel receiver incorporates a new CPU that allows for increased processing speeds. With the increase in speed allows for quicker corrections and smoother transitions. When used with the latest EX-1 FHSS system, full benefit of a more linear and quicker response is achieved. The receiver measures 28×18.3×18.5mm, is 7.4V compatible and weights 7.5g.

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October 23, 2013

KO Propo carbon servo horn set

KO Propo America introduce a carbon fibre servo horn set for the use in many 1/10th and 1/8th applications. It makes use of a gun metal anodised clamp mechanism that takes one of the supplied 16.5mm, 18.5mm or 20mm long and 2.5mm thick carbon levers. The carbon horns offer increased rigidity over standard plastic arms while being lighter of weight than all-aluminium parts.

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August 22, 2013

KO Propo DSx HV servo range

KO Propo announce three new high voltage servo on their Japanese website in the form of the DSx-1511BHC, DSx-1211CHC and the DSx-809C. The DSx-1511BHC (0.11s/15.5kg-cm) and DSx-1211BHC (0.11s/12.5kg-cm) differ by the motor used with the 1511 featuring a brushless motor and the 1211 coming with a coreless variant while both are housed in an all-metal casing. The entry-level DSx-809C (0.09s/8.5kg-cm) comes with a coreless motor and a plastic case with heatsink middle section. Just like the two other servos the 809 is 6V to 7.4V compatible.

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July 3, 2013

KO Propo PDS-2531 ICS mid-profile servo

KO Propo introduce their new PDS-2531 ICS mid-profile servo designed for many 1/10th applications. It sports dimensions of 41×31.8x21mm, a weight of 46,5g and a cool feature in the form of a transparent lower cover illuminated by an LED for that special look in your chassis. The metal geared servo offers a speed of 0.13s and a torque of 9.5kg-cm and is available with red, yellow or blue illumination.

Source: KO Propo [kopropoamerica.com]

May 8, 2013

KO Propo EX-1 KIY Version 3.0

KO Propo have released version 3 of their EX-1 KIY transmitter. Only a slight update the new radio has what they are calling the expert grip, which along with a newly positioned trigger gives a more ergonomic feel making it easier to be more precise with the throttle.

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