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January 5, 2016

ProTek R/C aluminium LED pit light

Coming from Protek R/C is a foldable aluminium LED pit light. It utilises a rotatable head system with 270-degrees of adjustment that enables to direct the light exactly where it is needed. The compact, foldable design can be adjusted to nearly any position without the use of knobs or screws. Additionally, the light has three colour settings and five levels of brightness that are all available through touch sensitive buttons. The pit lamp can be powered by a 12V DC power source, a USB cable and either a 2S or 3S LiPo and a zippered canvas carrying pouch with an embroidered ProTek R/C logo is included to protect the unit when it is not in use.

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December 22, 2015

Reds Racing TXX Pro 1/8th scale ESC – Teaser image

Reds Racing have released a first official teaser image of their long awaited 1/8th brushless speed controller. Designed using state of the art micro components, the TXX Pro features advanced tuning options, an ultra low-profile billet aluminium case, a 30mm cooling fan and it will offer ultra-smooth and precise throttle and braking control. More information will become available soon.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

December 22, 2015

Hitec X2 700 multi-chemistry dual output charger

Hitec’s X2 700 Multicharger is a high-performance dual output multi-chemistry charger for the use on 11V to 30VDC power sources. It features two 700 watt output ports – delivering up to 30A charge current – for increased capacity while supporting all battery chemistries, including the latest LiHV cells. The microprocessor control and Hitec’s free Charge Master software allow for full PC control of the charger through its integrated USB port, from basic setup to full software analysis of the battery’s health and performance. The new Synchronous Mode has the second output port automatically mirror the channel one settings to charge multiple similar batteries with minimal setup time.

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December 21, 2015

LRP CCL 7500mAh TC Stock Spec LiPo battery

LRP have a new addition to their Competition Car Line series of LiPo batteries available in the form of the 7500mAh TC Stock Spec pack. Specially developed for stock racing classes the battery is made using high performance 110C/55C, HDS-2 technology cells for the highest possible power output which results in improved acceleration and top speed. The 3C chargeable battery offers standard dimensions, it weighs in at 324g an includes a pair of gold-plated 4mm Works Team battery connectors.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

December 18, 2015

Yuki Model Unreal 45A brushed speed controller

Yuki Model have introduced the Unreal 45A brushed speed controller for 1/10th scale vehicles. The ESC is usable with up to 3S LiPo batteries or 5 to 10 cell NiMH batteries, it can handle up to 340A peak current and its internal BEC system delivers 5.6V of output voltage and a current of 2A. The safety features of the speedo that, measures 47x38x4mm, include a low-voltage and over-temperature cut-off and it comes pre-wired with Tamiya-compatible battery and motor connectors.

Source: Yuki Model [yuki-model.de]

December 15, 2015

Reds Racing 1/8th scale brushless ESC

Reds Racing have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming 1/8th scale brushless speed controller. The device seems to sport an all-aluminium case with separated areas for the motor and battery wires on opposite sides of the speedo. Also visible is a finely ripped heatsink with fan unit as well as an aluminium fan guards to keep rocks and debris away. More information and images should become available soon.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

December 11, 2015

Motiv RC 3D-printed Fan Stand

Motiv RC have introduced their new Fan Stand, a mount designed to be a guard for the exposed motor fan blades. Its more important purpose though is to give the fan a larger and flat foot print so it can easily be secured to the chassis anywhere using double sided tape. The 3D-printed unit is tailor made for the Motiv HV Super Fan but will work in conjunction with any 30×30 fan.

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December 3, 2015

Reedy Sonic 540-M3 10.5T & 21.5T short stack motors

Reedy’s Sonic 540-M3 brushless motors are now also available in short stack 10.5T and 21.5T variants. A competition-proven short stack stator, wound with pure copper magnet wire and low-resistance collector rings, walks the edge of legality in exchange for maximum power output and RPM. Despite being designed for 1S applications, short stack motors can, under the right circumstances, create a power advantage in 2S applications such as Formula and 4WD GT classes. Like all 540-M3 motors, these new models feature a three-piece, CNC-machined can to reduce weight while improving airflow, component fit, and bearing alignment. Heavy-duty silver-plated solder tabs reduce resistance, feature a cupped profile to aid soldering, and are well supported to prevent internal connections from fatiguing over time. A balanced, high-strength sintered rotor provides fade-free performance thanks to improved manufacturing processes. Both models meet ROAR, EFRA, and IFMAR specifications.

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