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April 19, 2017

Team Powers M-Radon ESC & MBX sensored BL motor

Team Powers have released first information on their forthcoming M-Radon sensored brushless speed controller and sensored MBX brushless motor. Aimed towards the use in 1/27th mini-size cars, 1/10th motorcycles and other applications, the speed controller makes use of hardware and software ideas taken over from the Radon V2 1/10th speed controller to create a powerful yet widely adjustable ESC that allows for adjustable drive and brake frequencies, power band control and even data recording functions. The controller is adjustable using a simple LED programming card or an optional PC interface and it is usable with 2S LiPo packs and up to 10,000kv brushless motors. As for the motor, the MBX is of a sensored design for improved low-RPM start up without cogging issues, it measures 16x27mm and is available in a 7200kv or 8400kv variant.

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April 19, 2017

Team Associated XP F6 red LED tail light kit

Coming from Team Associated and made for the F6 formula car is the XP F6 red LED tail light kit. A direct fit on the car’s rear win, the light kit will add some scale realism to Team Associated’s first formula car kit. The set includes a plug-and-play LED light and mounting zip-ties and it is also usable on all other formula kits that make use of the AE-style rear wing.

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April 18, 2017

Castle Creations 1406-series 4-pole crawler motors

Castle Creations have introduced their new 1406 short can sensored brushless crawler motors. Designed with scalers, trail trucks and Ultra 4 racing in mind, the new “slate” colour motors offer high peak power and exceptional low-RPM startup control. Combined with any of Castle Creation’s X series speed controllers these motors will enable drivers to fine tune and set the controllability of their ride to the maximum, or even use the aux wire to toggle between drag brake settings for example. The 4-pole motors come pre-wired and in the four windings options of 1900kv, 2280kv, 2850kv and 3800kv.

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April 12, 2017

HRC Racing 540-size brushed motors

HRC Racing have introduced their new line of 540-size brushed motors for hobby applications. The dual ball-raced and fully rebuildable motors are available in four different windings, including “modified” 13T, “stock” 17T and 19T as well as 60T crawler variants. The motors come pre-wired and they will hit stores in May.

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April 7, 2017

LRP WorksTeam 41mm aluminium fan mount

LRP have introduced the WorksTeam 41mm aluminium fan mount. Suitable for most 1/8th scale brushless motors, the clamping design mount is machined from high-quality aluminium and it comes blue anodised and with engraved LRP logos. The lightweight yet durable design allows to mount two 40mm fan units in order to optimise motor cooling for improved overall performance and longer motor life.

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April 6, 2017

Team Powers 6500mAh 7.6V LiHV battery pack

Coming from Team Powers is the new 6500mAh 7.6V LiHV battery pack. Offering standard dimensions and a reduced height of 22.5mm, the low centre of gravity pack is built using of high-quality 110C cells that were made using additional Graphene material which is meant to improve performance and durability. The battery weighs in at 272g and it is usable for Modified and Stock class racing alike.

Source: Team Powers [team-powers.com]

March 29, 2017

Trinity 7.4V 5000mAh Turf Tuff Pak LiPo battery

Coming from Trinity is the new 7.4V 2S 5000mAh Turf Tuff Pack LiPo battery. Offering standard shorty dimensions of 96×46.7×24.7mm and being built from high-quality 5000mAh cells the battery is aimed towards racing on high-grip carpet and astro turf tracks whose increased traction can make it tough to not dump the battery towards the end of a run. With the increased capacity making five or even seven minute races with low-turn modified motors is no longer an issue. The battery weighs in at 222g and it utilises 5mm tube-type connectors.

Source: Trinity [trinityrc.com]

March 29, 2017

Rusti Design carbon fibre fan guards

Available now from French brand Rusti Design are two carbon fibre ESC fan guards. Cut from 1mm high-quality carbon fibre and thus in most cases usable with the original fan mount hardware, the guards not only look good but they can also prevent damage to the fan’s blades by shielding them from larger debris or the speedo’s wires. The guards are available for 25mm or 30mm fans.

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