Reds Racing have introduced new high torque variants of their VX 540 13.5T and 21.5T brushless motors. Both offer increased low-RPM torque which can be beneficial especially in high-traction conditions while the top speed remains unchanged compared to the standard motors. The high torque variants, dedicated for blinky touring and formula racing, are also meant to run cooler and with a higher overall performance.
German company Ruddog have introduced their all-new RP690 1/8th scale sensored brushless motor. Developed in close cooperation with the company’s 1/8th scale racing team the motors offers high-class performance thanks to high-quality materials that greatly improve heat dissipation and overall performance. The motor is available as 1800KV, 2000KV and 2200KV variant for all driving styles and track conditions.
Coming from Tresrey are two new LCG LiPo battery packs. Available as 5800mAh 80C variant, weighing in at 257g and even lighter 4200mAh 50C pack, weighing in at 230g, both packs are made of high performance LiPo cells that offer a high amount of robustness compared to conventional packs while delivering more power at the same time. Both packs are of standard 139x47mm dimensions with the lower height of 22.6mm, compared to standard 25.1mm packs, making for an overall lower centre of gravity of the car.
Coming from GForce are two new oval diameter LiPo battery packs. Ideal for all applications that require the old-style “racing pack” design, such as some RTRs and several Tamiya kits, the packs measure 134x45x23.5mm and they come in 4100mAh or 3000mAh specification, both made using robust 30C cells. Coming pre-wired with Tamiya-style connectors and XH balancer ports the batteries are ideal for all ready-to-run and hobby applications.
Muchmore have introduced the new 12.3x5x25.3mm D-magnet modified linear power rotor for the Fleta ZX range of brushless motors. Specially designed to give milder bottom end torque but improved mid-range power the rotor is ideal for touring cars but also all other applications where an easy driving feeling is helpful.
Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]
Hot on the heels of the Xenon Racing Nova 1/12th scale battery packs come additional configurations. Also new are three 2S packs including a 5300mAh 110C and a 6000mAh 110C offering that weigh in at 272g and 308g respectively. The third new battery is a lightweight 5000mAh variant made from 100C cells that weighs in at 256g. All of them come in protective hardcases.
Available now from Team Corally are the new Cerix Pro brushless speed controllers for 1/10th and 1/12th scale applications. First up is the Cerix Pro 160 Racing Factory, a top-of-the-foodchaing ESC with 160A rating, adjustable 6V or 7.4V BEC system, all-alloy case and built-in capacitor unit. Designed with competition on-road and off-road racing in mind the controller offers advanced turbo and timing functions and it is usable with motors down to 3.5T.
Hobbico have introduced the Duratrax Onyx 225 AC/DC balancing charger. It arrives with ten charging routines already in memory for ease, but also gives the power to customise any one to specific charging needs. A 2-line, 16-character LCD with a reversed, backlit screen makes it easy to check the status of every battery operation, from initial setup to full, final charging. Its 60W output power allow for up to 6A charge current with 1S to 6S LiXX or 1 to 15 cell NiXX batteries and the compact unit comes including an array of charge lead adapters.
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