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August 9, 2018

Team Powers Actinium V3 brushless motors

Coming from Team Powers are their new Actinium V3 540-class electric brushless motors. Compared to the previous V2.0 motors the new generation features upgraded Neodymium sintered rotors for a stronger magnetic field and thus increased torque while reducing power fading towards the end of the run. Also new for the V3 is an updated stator design for increased top speed and increased efficiency. Furthermore does a new stator and wiring technique for the 10.5T to 25.5T stock motors lower the internal resistance b about 15 to 20 percent. The motors are housed in a newly designed can with large cooling openings that lower the weight by ten percent while allowing the motor to run cooler by about ten to 15 Degrees Celsius. All motors come equipped with highest-grade ball bearings, doing away with the need to use ceramic bearings and a mixture of titanium and aluminium stator screws provides both strength and efficient power.

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August 8, 2018

Axon Hyper Fan 6V motor & ESC fans

Coming from Axon are their new Hyper Fan 6V motor and speed controller fan units. Developed to deliver a maximum of cooling efficiency at 6V input the fans will be best used directly from a spare receiver channel. The 30mm and 40mm fans sport a black receiver wire while the 30mm ESC-specific unit comes with a standard black and red lead as well as a white 2-pole connector.

Source: Axon [team-axon.com]

August 3, 2018

Dynamite Passport P1 Mini AC balance charger

Coming from Horizon Hobby is the new Dynamite Passport P1 Mini AC-input balance charger and discharger. The affordable, durable and full-powered AC charger can be utilised for surface, air and marine RC charging purposes and features a wide range of selectable charge currents to fit any batteries’ needs. With 60W of charge power the device is capable of up to 6A of charge current and it features an internal balancer, banana-type output connectors and a back-lit display. Included with the charger comes a selection of adapters to fit a wide range of batteries.

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August 2, 2018

Motiv universal motor bearing tool

Coming from Motiv is their new universal motor bearing tool for the company’s own brushless motors as well virtually any other brand. What makes this bearing tool special is its ability to adapt to any design motor and also that it can be completely rebuilt to replace any part necessary in the event that something strips or gets bent. Included are three different cup sizes which will allow owners to choose the proper place on the sensor unit or end bell to apply the pressure necessary to install new bearings. This results in drastically reducing the chance of motor damage during bearing installation.

Source: Motiv [motivrc.com]

August 1, 2018

SkyRC eFuel 380 watt power supply

SkyRC have introduced their new eFuel 380 watt power supply that offers 24V output and up to 16A of current. The device measures a compact 165x139x59.5mm and weighs in at 1.6kg while offering a wide range of safety features such as output short circuit, over current, over temperature, overload and over voltage protection. It its 24V and 16A output the power supply is able to feed even power hungry chargers and thanks to its built-in XT60 output connector it is a direct fit for the recently introduced B6 Nano charger.

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July 31, 2018

Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer Pro-Scale LED light kit

Coming from Traxxas and made for the Unlimited Desert Racer is the Pro-Scale High Intensity LED light kit. The included Traxxas High Voltage Amplifier packs the muscle to efficiently power the 204 individual LEDs in the kit while minimising losses from excessive current and heat. The tightly regulated output provides stable lighting performance, without flickering or dimming as the battery voltage changes. In another Traxxas first, the smart brake lights work when brakes are applied in both forward and reverse directions. This eliminates the common problem with generic aftermarket systems that turn on the brake lights while reversing. The kit includes dual straight LED bumper-mounted LED light bars, a curved roof light bar, multifunction red and amber brake light/class light bar, a high-voltage 8-channel power amplifier for intense, brilliant LED lighting, and a regulated output for stable lighting performance with no flickering or dimming as the battery voltage changes. Rather than draw valuable power away from the BEC, the power amplifier uses the Power Port on the VXL-6s ESC to tap power directly from the batteries. The power amplifier transforms and regulates battery current to for reliable high-power performance. Three different lighting modes on the amplifier let owners control which lights illuminate. The Traxxas Link App helps to further customise the lighting modes to the required specifications or to turn the lights on and off directly in the app. The kit includes all mounting hardware to make installation a breeze. The LED Light Bar Kit comes as a complete set or as individual components allowing Desert Racer owners to select the exact setup to meet their needs.

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July 31, 2018

Yeah Racing Hackslider mini drifting gyro

Yeah Racing have introduced their new Hackslider mini drifting gyro for Kyosho Mini-Z and 1/10th scale vehicles. Measuring only 15x21x8.mm and weighing in at 3.5g the gyroscope is easily mounted on the small Mini-Z vehicles, utilising the standard connectors or using the supplied adapter wires for larger 1/10th vehicles. The gyro is usable with standard and digital servos, it is fully adjustable, using on-board programming or a third transmitter channel, and it ensures a perfect drift angle through the corners thanks to a pre-loaded, customised firmware.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

July 26, 2018

T-Works Hybrid Touch Duo screen protector

T-Works have introduced a LCD screen protector for the new Muchmore Hybrid Touch Duo charger. The crystal clear protector will prevent the screen from becoming scratched while also making for easier cleaning thanks to the included cleaning cloth.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]