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March 28, 2015

Martin Bayer joins Orca

Orca have announced the signing of 2013 1/10th 4WD Electric Off-Road European Champion Martin Bayer to their off-road team. Martin will race both 1/8th and 1/10th classes using Orca electronics and he had the following to say:

I spend a lot of time to test speed controls, motors and batteries. I try also Orca and I was very happy with all products speed control, motor and batteries. Everything fit to me very quickly and I was very confident. I am very happy to join Team Orca and I will help them to develop off-road product for futures.

Source: Orca [orcarc.com]

September 26, 2014

Orca VX3 brushless speed controller

First images and information on ORCA’s latest VX3 brushless speed controller have appeared on the internet recently. The follow-up model of the successful VXX will feature an all-aluminium case for improved heat dissipation while the latest in FET technology will make for reduced internal resistance and cooler running temperatures. The receiver wire is of a replaceable design which indicates that several length wires will become available to create clean wiring jobs on touring cars and off-road buggies alike. With the VX3 comes an optimised firmware to get the best out of the speedo. More information will become available soon.

Source: ORCA [orcarc.com]

March 20, 2014

Mikael Johansson joins ORCA

Mikael Johansson joins Orca

Team ORCA announced the signing of European Junior Champion Mikael Johansson to their team. Mikael is a 1/10 2WD and 4WD European Off-Road Junior Champion as well multiple Swedish cup winner and has finished on the podium at various Nordic Championships. Mikael will race all important off-road classes with the ORCA electronics and has this to say about the deal:

I am very happy to be a part of team ORCA and their development of great products. I really feel trust in my ORCA electronics and I know that this can help me to get the results that I want. Thank you for this opportunity and special thanks to Joey of ORCA and Henrik Gustafsson of Minicars Hobby Distribution AB, the new Swedish ORCA distributor.

Source: ORCA [orcarc.com]

September 8, 2012

ORCA VX1 single cell ESC

ORCA have announced their first competition level 1/12 (1S) On-Road ESC. Introducing the VX1, it is dedicated to the 1 cell market and is based on the successful VX ESC. Launching the VX1 with ORCA’s new Ver3.0 software makes this On-Road ESC one of the most linear while delivering exceptional power. Giving the on-road driver the same adjustability and feel that 2S drivers have been enjoying for so many years, bringing 1S racing to a new level.

Source: ORCA [orcarc.com]

September 8, 2012

Jimmy Maddison joins Team AME & ORCA

Having just signed to race for Awesomatix, multiple British champion and 2008 DHI cup winner Jimmy Maddison has joined Team AME and ORCA. “Jimmy is not only a fast racer but also a great ambassador for AME and ORCA” said Andreas Myrberg “and we wish him the best of luck and fun at the upcoming indoor season.” Jimmy had this to say:

Joining Team AME/ORCA feels great working alongside some of the best drivers in the world and helping develop the fantastic range of growing products will be amazing, I would just like to thank Andreas from AME for this opportunity and one which I will grasp with both hands. I will be using the full line of ORCA products to power my car and I will do my best to bring ORCA to the UK through and with Team AME.

Source: Team AME [team-ame.com]

August 3, 2012

Björn Prümper joins Team AME

Team AME have announced that top German Offroad driver Björn Prümper will drive for Team AME and ORCA Products. Björn is a multiple National A-Finalist and a big help for testing and developing ORCA Products. Björn will use the Vitra VX ESC and RX2 Motors in his TLR 2WD Buggy, 4WD Buggy, Truck and 2WD SC. Björn has already won his first 2 races after switching to Team AME / ORCA.

Source: Team AME [team-ame.com]

May 21, 2012

Alessio Menicucci signs for ORCA

Italian National Champion Alessio Menicucci has changed power package for 2012. Alessio who has been Italian Champion and an ETS A-Main finisher will join a growing team of ORCA drivers in Europe which includes Alexander Hagberg, Adrian Berntsen and Marco Kaufmann. Alessio will be using the complete ORCA line with ORCA VX Speedo, RX2 Motors and Infinite LiPo Batteries. Alessio had this to say:

I am very happy about using ORCA in my car. It has a great combination of power, driveability, easy to adjust and setup and no temperature issues even in hot Italian weather. I already won the first round of the Italian Nationals using ORCA products and I am looking forward to the World Championships and the remaining ETS races 2012. I also want to thank Andreas Myrberg at AME for the support to get the deal done.

Source: AME [team-ame.com]

April 18, 2012

ORCA VX electronic speed controller

ORCA RC have introduced the all new VX ESC, used by Alexander Hagberg to win last weekend’s 4th round of the Euro Touring Series. The new VX ESC utilizes the proprietary ORCA FET that are being used in a ESC for the first time. The new proprietary FETs provide the ORCA VX ESC with ORCA Power Delivery System (OPD) and ORCA Mosfet Braking System (OMB). The new VX also has a vertical heat sink plane that extend the heatsink’s efficiency for better heat dissipation and featuring a translucent case that allows the VX logo engraved within to shine thru.

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