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July 3, 2019

Dash AI Pro V2 brushless speed controller

Coming from Dash is the AI Pro V2 brushless speed controller. Based on the previous model the V2 variant features state-of-the-art 32 bit micro-controlling and a robust software with the signature black and golden all-aluminium case improving heat dissipation. The redesigned case is now also smaller and lighter, minimising the overall weight and lowering the centre of gravity. The Reedy Race winning ESC was developed and tested with the help of Viktor Wilck and Nicholas Lee with a focus on smooth power delivery needed for modified racing as well as exceptional power efficiency for stock racing. Other features include a high-voltage 30mm turbo fan, an adjustable 6V to 7V high-voltage BEC system as well as interchangeable A-B-C motor connector configurations.

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June 28, 2019

Arrowmax introduce “Petite” sized LiPo batteries

Arrowmax have announced the release of their new 110x47x22.5mm Petite LiPo battery packs. Ranging between the standard and shorty LiPo packs in terms of size, the new mid-sized batteries weight in at 211g while offering improved power compared to a standard shorty battery pack. At 22.5mm height, the low profile packs ensure a low centre of gravity, making them ideal for front-wheel driven touring cars. Arrowmax’s Petite packs are made of high-quality 120C/60C cells and they are available as 5300mAh 7.6V LiHV and 4800mAh 7.4V variants.

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June 28, 2019

Yeah Racing Hyper Booster ESC capacitor

Coming from Yeah Racing is their new Hyper Booster aluminium case capacitor for competition speed controllers. This capacitor helps to deal with voltage sag during hard acceleration, and thanks to a very low internal resistance the available charge/discharge rates are very high, making it perfectly suited for touring cars or drifters. The capacitor is housed in a machined aluminium case for cooling purposes and it is usable with up to 9V input voltage.

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June 27, 2019

Motiv Launch 540 drag racing motor

Launch, a division of Motiv RC dedicated to competition drag racing, now brings the Launch 540 2.5T and 3.5T drag racing motors. The Launch 540 features a 3-phase beefy stator with thin insulators and low resistance winding, this results in proper power delivery through the stator. The 2-pole rotor is composed of the highest strength neodymium material available for great torque. The 13.0mm rotor is then drill balanced which ensures continued power delivery under high RPM down the drag strip. The red anodized can assembly is lightweight with adjustable timing from 0 to 60 degrees and provides plenty of air flow. The motor is designed, built and tuned in house for short speed runs and drag racing passes only.

Source: Motiv [motivrc.com]

June 27, 2019

Yeah Racing Hacktronic G2 brushless ESC

Yeah Racing have announced the release of their new Hacktronic G2 competition brushless speed controller. The second generation of the popular controller offers updated firmware features to bring it up to current requirements with a blinky mode as well as widely adjustable boost and turbo settings allowing to access both zero boost, boost and modified racing. Thinks are kept cool thanks to the machined aluminium case and the included 30mm fan will ensure the ESC stays cool even in heavy duty racing applications. Included with the controller comes a small-size fast cycle capacitor as well as a short all-black receiver wire. A programming box, that allows to read out the speedo’s telemetry settings, is available optionally.

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June 26, 2019

Arrowmax 7.6V 5500mAh ultra low profile LiHV battery

Arrowmax have announced the release of their new 7.6V 5500mAh ultra low profile LiHV battery. The hardcase pack is made of highest quality Graphene technology 65C/130C cells and its low weight and reduced height allow to lower the car’s overall centre of gravity. The battery utilises 5mm bullet-type connectors and it is available now.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

June 25, 2019

Performa Racing P1 Radical 540 Qualified stock motors

Performa Racing have announced the release of their new P1 Radical 540 Qualified stock motors. The motors build on the standard Performa Radical Stock motors that were designed to deliver improved throttle response, higher efficiency, and more speed with the Qualified series variants being custom-built and hand-assembled as well as fully dyno-tested for improved performance. Other features include selected and shimmed rotors as well as adjusted sensor boards. Each motor include individual dyno print outs as quality insurance and the Qualified series is available from 10.5T to 21.5T variants.

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June 20, 2019

VSR Project Thor wireless transmitter battery charger

Coming from VSR is their Project Thor wireless transmitter battery charging system. Designed for the use with induction charging capable transmitters, such as the Sanwa M17, but also an upgrade for many standard radio systems, the charger set includes the charging station as well as a transmitter battery pack and wireless receiver unit that will be housed in the transmitters battery compartment and that allow “touch-less” charging. The charger unit will be custom-build by VSR to match the respective transmitter while coloured LED units allow for further customisation. The charging unit is USB powered and it will charge a fully discharged battery in about three and a half hours. For more details on the system, check VSR’s website here.

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