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October 9, 2008

Spektrum DX3S with Telemetry

Spektrum have released details of their new DX3S which they say represents the most advanced sport-level DSM radio ever developed. RTR drivers and sport racers can add the safety of telemetry and monitor vital vehicle stats right from their transmitter, without any additional equipment. Keep your engine operating in the optimum temperature range, keep an eye on your battery voltage and check out just how fast your vehicle is running, all right from the large LCD readout of the DX3S.

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September 3, 2008

LRP A.I. Runner Bullet Reverse ESC

More news from LRP who have announced the new A.I. Runner Bullet Reverse, a 100% waterproof speed control that can be operated under water with full power. With LRP’s exclusive true Automatic technology, a push button setup is completely unnecessary, just plug-in the speedo and drive. The speed control immediately ‘learns’ the individual transmitter setting and is perfectly set-up for every run with the correct neutral, full speed forward and full speed reverse transmitter settings. Whatever your car’s configuration is, the LRP True Automatic adapts to it and determines your perfect configuration. The ESC also contains a Fail Safe System that continuously monitors the radio signals being sent to your RC car. If incomplete or ‘false’ signals are received as a result of low batteries or radio frequency interference, it will react instantly and shut off your model to protect it against damage.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

August 20, 2008

Losi 8ight Brushless conversion

Electric-oriented modelers eager to drive Losi’s renowned 8ight or 8ight-T are going to love this new Electric Conversion Hardware Kit . The kit converts the nitro-powered 8ight family of products into an electric-powered ride. The hardware kit includes a molded battery tray and straps for up to a 5 cell LiPo pack, radio tray, aluminum motor mount, 2 pinion gears (1 for buggy, 1 for truggy), spur gear and all screws and washers needed to mount the components to the chassis. Also released from Losi is their new 1/8-scale 1700Kv Xcelorin Sensorless Motor and Electronic Speed Control Combo will convert any 8ight-based race or RTR vehicle into an electric vehicle.

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August 12, 2008

Speed Passion LCD Pro Programmer

Speed Passion have announced the release of this new LCD Professional Program unit with built in USB / PC Interface tools. Allowing you to have more adjustable features, such as drag brake power by percentage (0 to 100%), it will support the company’s Silver Arrow 1/8 Esc DRRS power adjust, also by percentage. The LCD unit also pre-stores 3 different type of ESC setting, so you can easily load your favourite setting to suit different track condition. Available to purchase at the end of August.

Source: Speed Passion [speedpassion.net]

August 7, 2008

Nosram International Power ESC

Nosram have released the successor to the popular Nosram International ESC, called the International Power. Keeping the power potentiometer for extra power in all racing classes, the digital high frequency will give you even more run time than before as well as smoother car control. This speed control offers maximum performance, top quality and best possible value for money and is the ideal product for all r/c drivers whether they are parking lot racers, hobby racers or club racers.

Source: Mirage [mirageracing.com]

July 15, 2008

Team Wave RB-30 BL ESC & BL Motors

Following the release earlier this year of the RB-50 competition ESC, Team Wave have released their latest brushless sensored Speed Controller, the RB-30. Designed to handle up to 7.5T brushless motors, as well as up to 7T brushed motors, the ESC has a rated current of 200A. Featuring the usual range of adjustable functions, the RB-30 sports a top mounted blue anodized heatsink for cooling and can fit in a large range of vehicles thanks to its small footprint. Also new from Team Wave, is a range of competition brushless motors called Linear, that are available in a large range of turns from 3.5T all the way up to 17.5T

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June 30, 2008

Speed Passion LiPo packs & Analysis tool

Speed Passion LiPos & Analysis tool

Seen at last weekend’s Euro Touring Series finale in Andernach, Germany, Speed Passion gave us a first look at some of their new upcoming products. The most interesting of which was the new range of LiPo packs which will be released soon, beginning with 2 different configurations, a 25C 4000MAh hard cased racing pack and a stick pack shaped 20C 4000MAh pack, which retains it round edges to enable it to fit into standard stick pack mounts.

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June 27, 2008

Speed Passion Silver Arrow BL series

We have received the first Exclusive pictures and information on Speed Passion’s newest project, the Silver Arrow 1/8th Brushless system. Designed to convert any 1/8th scale on road chassis from gas to electric power, it has been made first for the Serpent 960. The conversion consists of the electrical parts, which consist of a motor, ESC and battery and the parts needed to mount the motor and adapt the 2-speed to a single speed.

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