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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.

View the updated grip here

March 8, 2013

KO Propo EX-1 KIY carrying case

KO Propo America introduce a dedicated carrying case for the EX-1 KIY transmitter. Designed for right handed radios but also accepting left handed grip units it sports a pre-cut high quality foam insert, is air and watertight, dustproof and UV resistant. Made in the USA the case has a lifetime warranty, build-in padlock holes and it sports dimensions of 34.8×30.8×17.5cm.

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October 23, 2012

KO Propo EX-1 KIY soft carrying bag

KO Propo have released this soft carrying bag for the EX-1 KIY transmitter. The black case with KO Propo logo and purple trim, features compartments for different steering units or other accessories. The case itself sports a rubber ergonomic handle and is supplied with a shoulder strap.

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September 5, 2012

KO Propo EX-1 KIY left hand grip unit

KO Propo introduce the left hand grip unit for the EX-1 KIY radio. The left handed grip unit will now allow lefty’s to build their own KIY system. The same features offered in the right handed version are also offered in the left handed version, like 3D trigger and movement of the trigger position to accommodate your hand size. Also available are standard and large size grips in grey or green colour.

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September 4, 2012

KO Propo KR-211FH FHSS receiver

The KO Propo KR-211FH 2.4GHz 2-channel micro receiver is making use of KO Propo’s FHSS transmitting technology and is useable with the RF-903FH and RF-904FH modules as well as the EX-1 KIY. It features programmable failsafe, quick binding and dimensions of 29.3×24.4x16mm and a weight of 7.8g.

Source: Robitronic [robitronic.com]

May 17, 2012

KO Propo EX-1 optional parts

The Shizuoka Hobby show takes place this weekend in Japan and KO Propo will be there showing off a large number of new parts for their recently released EX-1 modular transmitter. First up is the new Kyosho MiniZ specific EX-1 Master Unit for ASF 2.4GHz cars, this is in addition to all the other separate KIY parts such as the standard FHSS Master Unit, the standard steering unit, stick type unit and regular grip unit all of which will be available to buy separately in the next month. The grip unit is also available in a left handed version and for the base of the radio there is the anticipated counter weight set which comprises of two brass weights in 42 and 14.4 grams. Other new parts available next month for the EX-1 include regular and large handle grip sets in grey, green and black.

View some of the other new parts here