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January 13, 2017

Rocket RC 1/10th Formula car kit

Italian company Rocket RC have introduced their all-new 1/10th formula car kit. The vehicle makes use of a 2.4mm carbon fibre main chassis plate that is, like all carbon composite materials, being made in Italy as are the red anodised 7075 aluminium parts. Beside these purpose designed bits the kit makes use of some commercially available items such as a Yokomo rear differential, Roche front end parts and ball ends, 3-D-printed ABC Brianza as well as DitoDito Racing parts. The car was developed for rubber tyre racing and it will become available soon.

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January 12, 2017

Spektrum SR2010 DSMR micro race receiver

The Spektrum SR2010 DSMR micro race receiver, that is part of the company’s innovative S6240RX servo and receiver unit, is also available separately for those who look for a tiny and lightweight unit. Offering a footprint of 25.5×17.6mm at a height of 13.6mm, the receiver weighs in at 5.5g and it utilises the DSMR frequency-agile surface protocol with a response rate of 5.5ms. The transparent case features an integrated antenna holder and the internals of the 3/2-channel receiver are protected using a Reliakote coating. The high-voltage compatible receiver furthermore features an improved antenna design optimise RF signal strength and it is usable with Spektrum DSMR-compatible transmitters.

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January 12, 2017

Spektrum S6240RX digital servo & receiver unit

Coming soon from Spektrum is the S6240RX digital high-speed servo and receiver unit. The servo itself features the durability of metal gears and is capable of delivering down to 0.08s transit times along with 15.0kg-cm of torque. The built-in SR2010 2-channel receiver gives racers a sense of response that feels almost instantaneous, especially when used with a DSMR radio capable of 5.5ms transmission. Both the servo and receiver are housed in a 20mm case that measures 30mm in hight which is in-between a standard and a low-profile servo. The servo and receiver unit is best used for 2WD buggy applications but may also suit many other classes.

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January 12, 2017

HPI Flux MLH-2200 BL motor & ELH-6S speed controller

HPI Racing have introduced the Flux MLH-2200 brushless motor and ELH-6S brushless speed controller for 1/8th scale vehicles. Starting with the motor, the 6S-compatible item utilises a machined aluminium case with eleven heat-radiating ribs to help with heat dissipation during demeaning on-track action. Rated at 2200kv the motor also features 10-gauge wires, massive 6.5mm gold-plated connectors and it is of a 4-pole design for high torque, quick acceleration and a stable power output. The sensorless 4274-class motor is usable in most 1/8th buggies and trucks and it is available soon.

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January 12, 2017

Capricorn medium on-road springs

Coming from Capricorn are new medium hardness on-road springs for their line of nitro-powered on-road cars. Brown in colour the springs sit in-between the slightly harder red and slighter softer white ones, adding another tuning option for various track conditions. The springs come as pairs for the front and rear of the cars and they are available very soon.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

January 12, 2017

Traxxas Bigfoot No. 1 2WD RTR monster truck

Traxxas have introduced the Bigfoot No. 1 1/10th scale 2WD ready-to-run monster truck. Based off of Traxxas’s proven 2WD truck chassis the vehicle features a replica Bigfoot Ford F-100 bodyshell with details such as a chrome front bumper, KC fog lights, dual-carb manifolds and a chrome roll bar. Authentic “shaved” monster truck tyres and chrome rims round of the visual details. Underneath the truck features a sturdy composite chassis, a heavy duty transmission with slipper and gear differential and it comes factory assembled and including a waterproof XL-5 speed controller, a 12-turn 550-size motor and a 2.4GHz radio system.

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January 12, 2017

JConcepts B6 Reedy low profile battery mount

Following yesterday’s release of JConcepts’s Reedy Zappers compact battery brace for the Team Associated B6 series of buggies, the proactive company has now added a second brace to their Shapeways store. Purpose-designed for Reedy’s 3900mAh 70C low-profile shorty LiPo pack the battery brace is of a very reduced design that allows for more clearance between the body, brace and fastening system while being an adjustable and light-weight alternative to the stock unit. The 3-D-printed part is available in JConcepts’s Shapeways store now and designed to fit the #319 Reedy LiPo 3900mAh 70C 7.4 LP Shorty pack and all batteries of the exact same dimensions.

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January 11, 2017

Picco S1 .12 Team 2.1cc nitro on-road engine

Picco have introduced the new S1 .12 Team high-end racing engine for the 1/10th 200mm touring car class. Featuring a longstroke design to deliver improved power throughout the entire RPM range, the power plant also sports a 7mm inner diameter front bearing and a low centre of gravity cooling head. Sharing the same high-quality finish than the bigger brothers R1 and V1, the S1 engine is assembled and quality-checked by Edoardo Picco himself for best possible performance.

Source: Picco [teampicco.com]