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September 28, 2010

CS Rocket Competition CX ESC

CS Electronic have released the CS-Rocket Competition CX ESC, the follow up to the World Championship CS Rocket. The latest generation of intelligent brushless speed controller it has been developed for both on and off road competition use and is equipped with the highest quality components. With the ability to choose between 10 different power programs, durability and lots of power, the CX can be used with all modern battery types as well as both brushed & of course brushless motors up to 3 turn (7 turn delta).

Source: CS Electronic [cs-shop.de]

September 22, 2010

Grid RC rear ball-bearing supported motor mount

Grid RC have released this rear ball bearing supported 1/8 electric motor mount for their cam style motor mount system. This new mount allows racers that have gearing setups that require over 18T pinions, to still have a ball bearing supported motor shaft and utilize the cam style mesh adjustment. Also, this new mount utilizes all the mounting screws in a 4-hole or 6-hole 1/8 motor. On a Neu/Castle you can now use all four M3 socket screws, while on a Tekin, you can use all six socket cap screws (four M3 and two M4).

Source: Grid RC [gridrc.com]

September 21, 2010

GM Genius 75 ESC

Schumacher have announced the release of the new GM Genius 75 ESC. This hotly anticipated speedo has already won the EFRA 1/12th Euro’s earlier in the year. Especially designed for smaller applications such as 1/12th pan cars, it is equally at home in Touring Cars with stock 9.5T motors and above (2S LiPo) 3.5T (1S LiPo).

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September 20, 2010

Route 246 brushless motor checker

The EA-050 brushless motor checker from Route 246 is a precise instrument to measure the KV rating and RPM, as well as Voltage and Current, of brushless motors. It also checks existing hall effect sensors for correct function, with a 16 x 2 digit LC display indicating the different parameters. The motor checker is powered by a 7.2 to 7.4V power source and the package contains power cables for the motor checker as well as connecting cables for easy and swift monitoring of the motor’s performance.

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September 18, 2010

LRP 4300mAh 40C 11.1V hard case LiPo

LRP have introduced this 11.1V 4300mAh 40C hard case LiPo. It features the same dimensions as standard 6-cell Sub C battery packs and fits in 1/8th monster trucks and all standard 1/10th scale on road and off road cars. The hard case also features some vertical standard Sub C cell bulges to securely fit standard Sub C pre-cutted chassis. It sports 4mm gold connectors, connectible from both sides, and a 2mm balancing connector for the balancing port.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

September 17, 2010

Much More Hybrid charger goes purple

Much More have announced that they will release their Hybrid balance charger and discharger in purple. It joins the standard black, blue and grey and is expect to become available in late October.

Source: Much More [muchmore.co.jp]

September 17, 2010

CS Electronic CSX Stock Spec

CS Electronic’s new Competition CSX stock spec speed controller is a highly updated version of their 2009 World Championship winning CS Rocket speedo. Especially designed for stock racing classes the new controller offers special power programs and a 9.5T motor limit. Smaller dimensions and lower weight as well as a modular design make for an easier installation in the car. Depending on weather conditions, or the motor used, the heat sink or fan can be added to the CSX to lower operating temperatures. The three power capacitors now reside on a separate board for easier installation and exchange. New solder tabs for the power wires makes changing them a breeze. Software-wise the speedo offers 6 modified programs, 4 ‘outlaw’ stock power programs and 4 ‘legal’ stock programs. Usable with both sensor and sensorless motors CS Electronic’s new controller also offers a PC interface for easy update and storage ability.

Source: CS Electronic [cs-shop.de]

September 15, 2010

Speedzone 1S LiPo packs

Speedzone have released several new 1S LiPo packs to compliment their 2S line of packs. Perfect for 1/12 and WGT classes, the packs are available with bullet style connectors and direct connect deans. The 3.7v 5400mAh and 5200mah 50C packs with bullet connectors are both ROAR approved. The 3.7v 5200mah 50C direct connect pack has one side flat and the other side with humps which makes it perfect for conventional slotted chassis or a new LiPo specific chasses. All packs are hard case and come with Speedzone’s standard warranty.

Source: Speedzone [speedzoneusa.com]