June 9, 2020

MonacoRC wireless charger

Coming from MonacoRC is their new wireless charger for the Sanwa M17 radio system. The device utilises a compact case that is made of a soft, pleasant to the touch rubber with the shape and colours depicting the MonacoRC logo. Included with the charger comes an adapter that is attached to the radio’s USB port and that allows to easily charge the transmitter wireless, making for less hassle and a trick looking pit setup. In addition to refilling the radio, the USB-powered charger is also usable with other devices, such as mobile phones.

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June 8, 2020

Reedy HV aluminium motor fans

Reedy introduce their new HV aluminium motor fans featuring a CNC-machined housing for maximum durability. Silicone lead wires provide extra protection against heat, while a handy 195mm extension cable is simple to install by plugging directly into your receiver where it operates of BEC voltage. Because they feature HV compatibility, they can also be soldered directly to ESC battery terminals when using 2S batteries to achieve maximum RPM and cooling. Available in 30mm and 40mm versions.

View the 30mm fan here


June 4, 2020

Maclan Racing aluminium fans & carbon guards

Maclan Racing have released their new Hurricane series aluminium fan. Available in four versions, tow each for both motors and ESCs, they come in 30mm and 40mm for both ESC and motors. To compliment the new fans, they also released a newly designed carbon fibre fan guard kit. It has 2 options that will fit all 30mm and 40mm fans on the market.

View the fan guards here


June 1, 2020

Yeah Racing mini-size brushless motors

Coming from Yeah Racing is their new mini-size brushless motor for vehicles such as the 1/28th scale Kyosho Mini-Z. The sensorless motor features a high airflow can design for low operation temperatures while four different mounting patterns allow to rotate the motor to accommodate different wiring layouts. The D-shaped motor shaft ensures both composite and metal pinion gears can be used. The motor will become available in 3500kV and 5500kV ratings.

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May 28, 2020

R1 Wurks V21 6-piece titanium screw kit

Coming from R1 Wurks is their new 6-piece full titanium screw kit for the V21 13.5T to 21.5T stock motors. The set includes three silver Grade 5 thread-rolled premium titanium can screws and three titanium timing screws that reduce overall weight while increasing overall RPM due to not interfering with the motor’s magnetic field. The set fits the R1 Wurks V21 13.5T, 17.5T and 21.5T motor, however it doesn’t fit the V21 25.5T motors. The titanium can screws are also available separately.

Source: R1 Wurks [r1wurks.com]


May 26, 2020

G-Style Grand Slam 4200mAh LiHV shorty battery

Coming from Japanese brand G-Style is their new Grand Slam 7.6V 4200mAh shorty LiHV battery pack. Building on the 2019 all-Japan Championship winning battery, the 2020 variant is constructed using new high-performance 150C LiHV cells that will make for an even lower internal resistance while keeping the discharge curve flatter throughout the race. The pack measures 93×46-5×18.3mm, it weighs in at 155g and it makes use of 4mm bullet-type connectors.

Source: G-Style [team-gs.jp]


May 21, 2020

Team Powers portable soldering iron

Team Powers have announced the soon release of their new portable soldering iron. The 150W rated soldering iron is constructed from aluminium and carbon fibre and capable of temperatures of up to 420°C, however it can be heated to up to 520°C if needed – however at the expense of overall durability. It features a replaceable tip and is powered by a 2S to 4S LiPo battery or a 7.4V to 18V DC power source. The power unit is housed in a sturdy aluminium case with upper parts tray and space for a sponge to clean the soldering tip. Also part of the design is a jig to hold 2mm, 4mm and 5mm bullet-type connectors during soldering. The main unit measures a compact 80x80x35mm and the whole setup weighs in at 252g.

View a list of the main features and more images here


May 20, 2020

Maclan Racing V2m 4.5DR no-prep drag motor

Coming from Maclan Racing is their first no-prep drag racing motor, the V2m 4.5DR. The competition-grade electric brushless motor has been hand-assembled utilising Maclan Racing’s ultra high torque Black rotor for optimised acceleration and aluminium can screws for highest possible RPM. Each motor is also custom-shimmed to be ready to go right out of the box.

Source: Maclan Racing [maclanracingshop.com]