First shown at the Nuremberg toy fair early this year, the Vampire Racing Type AB+ brushless motors are now finally available. Not only a smart looking motor, but also with technical features like a heavy-duty front bearing or a side-feed sensor plug, this motor is an quality piece of engineering. Available from 4.5T to 8.5T, they are very reasonably priced to boot.
View the motor rear plate here
Much More introduce their range of flexible sensor cables. Available in 90mm, 135mm and 180mm version, they work with all ESCs and brushless motors. Their flexibility makes them especially useful when used in 1/12th scale where it will give you less interference between motor mount and chassis.
Source: Much More [muchmoreracing.net]
Viper R/C have entered the 550 motor game with the all new VST 4.5XL and 5.5XL 550 class motors. The VST-XL series coupled with the powerful VTX10R ESC makes an optimum setup for your 4×4 short course. They have been in the testing and development stages for many months with top level drivers such as Billy Fischer. Billy’s power systems have been both extremely powerful and reliable even under the toughest racing conditions at the Silverstate and Cactus Classic. The motors are expect to arrive in mid June.
Source: Viper R/C [viper-rc.com]
Much More have released their Vega LiPo battery series, developed to be low cost and easy to use. The discharge rate is modest, but these packs give a good amount of power. Featuring a hard case and bullet connectors, there is a 5000mAh 30C stick pack and a 3800mAh 25C saddle pack.
Ohio Hobby Plus have released their new line of OHP LiPo batteries. With two new packs to choose from their is the 6000mAh 65C 7.4volts 2S2P hard case pack and a 5600mAh 65C 3.7 volts 1S single cell hard case pack, both with 4mm bullet connectors. At true C rating, these two pack were designed for any level of competition with excellent discharge time and low internal resistance. Both are ROAR approved.
Source: Ohio Hobby Plus [ohiohobbyplus.com]
Having written about the new Ballistic 8 and Ballistic 8L brushless motors from Novak back in January, the Irvine California based company have shown of images of the final product. Designed to fit into 1/8th scale buggies truggies and monster trucks, these 550 size motors offer plenty of power with the long version providing even more torque. Novak is also developing a compatible speed control called the Kinetic 8 Racing Sensored Brushless ESC. More information will be announced for this new ESC as it becomes available.
View the Ballistic 8L motor here
As a result of actions that were in direct violation of instructions from a ROAR Executive Committee member, ORCA brand speed controls are not permitted in ROAR sanctioned competition for the next six months. The violation stems from a discussion about the true amount of timing in the second generation of ESC from the brand, in which it was not in compliance with the zero timing specification as indicated in the rules. Given that it was only days before the event, it was instructed that the new ESC and the software could not be used. Upon further inspection, it was determined that the new software was loaded on to the previous generation ESC, in direct violation of the timing rule itself, and the instructions of the Technical Director. The six month suspension will take effect 5/1/11, and assuming a satisfactory agreement can be made before the 11/1/11 expiration, the ORCA ESCs can be considered for use in ROAR competition again.
Source: ROAR [roarracing.com]
This glitch eliminating power capacitor from Racers Edge is an inexpensive solution to solve radio issues and enhance performance of your electronics. The glitch eliminator works by storing power from your ESC and supplies that power to your electronics under higher demands. This helps to eliminate drops in radio signals and the dreaded glitch This high-capacity, low-resistance capacitor comes pre-wired and ready to install into any standard receiver. Simply plug it directly into any open channel slot in your receiver.
Source: Racers Edge [racers-edge.com]
