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January 5, 2017

HRC Racing TSW wire protection sleeves

HRC Racing make wire protection easy with the introduction of two new Team Secret Weapon wire protection sleeves. Made from sturdy fabric material the sleeves are available in two sizes; as 13mm diameter variant for 10AWG to 16AWG power cables and in a smaller 6mm variant for servo and receiver leads. The black colour sleeves come in coils of 100cm and they not only protect wires from being cut and scuffed cut but they also add a dark and stealthy factory look without having to swap or blacken coloured wires.

Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]

January 5, 2017

Muchmore Impact Linear FD2 6500mAh 4S LiPo battery

Available soon from Muchmore is the Impact Linear FD2 6500mA 14.8V 4S LiPo battery pack. Built from high-performance 100C cells the battery offers a high capacity and it is ideal for demanding 1/8th electric buggy and truggy racing. The hardcase pack measures 138x47x47.5mm, it weighs in at 545g and comes pre-wired with 10AWG wires, a genuine Deans connector, and an XH-type balancer port.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

January 2, 2017

Tesla 13.5T Modified brushless motor

Italian company Capricorn have introduced their new 13.5T Modified brushless motor for “outlaw” stock racing classes. Made using the highest quality materials the motor offers an updated design for improved performance over standard stock motors and it features an adjustable timing to adapt the powerband to various racing conditions.

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December 30, 2016

Orca introduce 300W touch screen charger

Coming soon from Orca is a 300W LiHV-compatible touch screen charger. The device will sport a dedicated charge program for the growing range of high-voltage Lithium batteries, it offers up top 25A charge current and features a sturdy aluminium case. More images and all details will become available in time for the release which is scheduled for January 2017.

Source: Orca [orcarc.com]

December 27, 2016

Kyosho Le Mans 240S brushless motors

Available now from Kyosho are two new Le Mans 240S brushless motors. Both mimic the company’s iconic Le Mans 240S brushed motor that was a popular choice in the 1980’s with the modern brushless variant sporting the same red anodised front plate, silver main can and even the sticker design of the original brushed motor. The brushless motor is available in a 15.5T 4WD and a 19.5T 2WD variant all of which feature a side-mounted sensor port and heavy duty solder tabs.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

December 27, 2016

Muchmore AAA battery high current charging tray

Muchmore have introduced a high current charging tray for AAA batteries. The machined aluminium tray will help dissipate heat created during the charging process, reducing stress on the batteries while the screw-type battery terminals allow for easy and secure cell mounting. The tray measures 54x70x25.8mm, it weighs in at about 80g, comes pre-wired with an Ultra 2P connector and it is usable with one to four cells.

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December 27, 2016

Motiv 2017 Defy LiPo battery line up

Coming from Motiv are the 2017 Defy LiPo battery packs for a range of applications. First up is the Defy V6000 2-cell pack, especially made for stock racing the chemistry will hold higher voltage at the top of the discharge curve, equalling more power at the end of the run. The pack weighs in at about 306g, making it also ideal for modified applications. Also new is the V4000 Shorty, a 2-cell offering that weighs in at 206g and that is intended for both stock and modified racing. Last but not least come two 1-cell batteries of 6000mAh (150g) and 7800mAh (155g) with the first being ideal for stock racing thanks to its special high voltage stock racing chemistry while the latter is intended for demanding modified racing with its high capacity of 7800mAh.

Source: Motiv [motivrc.com]

December 23, 2016

LRP FlowX competition brushless speed controller

LRP have officially announced their long-awaited new competition brushless speed controller, the FlowX. Follow-up model to the popular Flow, the all-new ESC (that we exclusively featured back in September) sports an all-aluminium case that comes in a new dark-blue anodising. The power wires are now of an all-black colour as are the flat receiver and switch wires all of which makes for a cool factory team appearance. Also new is the flat power capacitor board that makes for easier mounting. Inside the case the ESC houses new high-end FETs exclusively customised for LRP and a redesigned heavy duty power board with both features allowing for up to 220A constant current. Furthermore the controller features the new V4.1 firmware for easy on-board programming and a heavy-duty standard voltage 6V/6A BEC system. Included with the speedo comes an optional fan unit as well as two sets of alloy screws for standard as well as thicker heavy duty fans. The speed controller is set for a release at the beginning of January.

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