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May 14, 2018

EcoPower WP110T & WP120T waterproof servos

Coming from AMain Hobbies’ EcoPower brand are two new waterproof servos. The standard voltage WP110T (0.16s/20.1kg-cm) and WP120T (0.09s/28.8kg-cm) are an ideal upgrade for ready-to-run cars, trucks and rock crawlers and they feature metal gears, dual ball bearings and lightweight upper and lower cases with aluminium centre sections. The WP110T is powered by a cored DC motor while the high-voltage compatible WP120T utilises a coreless motor. EcoPower recommends the WP110T servo for all 1/10-scale applications, while the higher power WP120T would be best suited for heavy monster trucks, 1/8-scale vehicles and crawlers.

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May 10, 2018

2018 Shizuoka Hobby Show – Futaba

During this week’s Shizuoka Hobby Show Futaba are presenting several forthcoming new items such as the T7XC competition stick radio and the S-Bus compatible MC970CR brushless speed controller. As for the radio, Futaba’s new flagship stick transmitter is understood to offer similar features as the T7PX pistol-grip radio and it is usable with T-FHSS SR Super Response, T-FHSS, S-FHSS and FASST compatible receivers. A huge LC display dominates the front side of the transmitter that is customisable with a rear carbon fibre strap for easier handling. More information will become available in time for the release, however no official date is mentioned yet.

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May 10, 2018

Beat1Racing 7.4V MP9 TKI4/3 receiver battery

Beat1Racing from Japan have introduced their new 7.4V 2S LiPo receiver battery pack specially made for the Kyosho MP9 TKI4 and TKI3 buggies as well as the GT3 on-road car. The battery measures 51x35x29mm and it weighs in at 95g. The high-capacity 2500mAh cells make for long run times and the pack comes pre-soldered with a 100mm universal-type receiver lead and 40mm XH balancer wire.

Source: Beat1Racing [beat1racing.jp]

May 10, 2018

Sanwa M17 2.4GHz competition radio system

During this week’s Shizuoka Hobby Show in Japan Sanwa are presenting their latest competition radio system, the M17. Understood to be the follow-up model to the popular M12 series, the transmitter adapts the lightweight design of the MT-4 series, doing away with the bulky appearance of the highly popular M12. In terms of specifications Sanwa’s new flagship model will sport the new telemetry-ready FH5 system, it comes with a colour LCD screen, a separate touch pad and a Micro SDHC slot. Other features include 1-cell LiPo operation and an overall lighter design that is expected to be over 20 perfect down from the M12S. The 4-channel transmitter comes including a RX-491 receiver and it should become available soon, however a definite release date is not mentioned yet.

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May 8, 2018

Sanwa M17 radio system – Teaser image

Mibosport from the Czech Republic have released a first teaser image of Sanwa’s forthcoming M17 Ultra Response System transmitter. The radio will be officially introduced on the 10th of May with the teaser giving a first taste of what to expect from Sanwa’s all-new high-end transmitter.

Source: Mibosport [mibosport.com]

May 8, 2018

Futaba HPS CB700 high performance brushless servo

Futaba’s Hideo Kitazawa has released a first image and brief information on the company’s new HPS series CB700 high-performance brushless servo. The high-response servo is of (near) standard 40.5 x 21 x 37.7 mm dimensions, however it will offer up to 49kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.07s. at 7.4V input. At the same time the newly designed all-alloy servo will offer low power consumption, making for longer runtimes and also lower operation temperatures, thanks to the HPS motor technology, for greater durability. The CB700 name comes from Futaba’s new classification system with “C” standing for Car applications, “B” indicating a dedicated off-road buggy servo, and “7” is for the new 21mm series. We bring you more information on the T7PX SR Mode compatible servo as they surface.

Source: Futaba [futaba.co.jp]

May 2, 2018

Arrowmax 1400mAh 7.4V receiver battery pack

Available now from Arrowmax is a 7.4V 1400mAh LiPo receiver battery pack. It is of a low-profile design to help lower the overall centre of gravity of both on-road and off-road vehicles. The pack is built from robust cells for durability and it comes pre-wired with a JST BEC plug.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

May 1, 2018

KO Propo EX-RR & KR-418FH radio sets

New from KO Propo is the updated version of their EX-RR high-end transmitter that is soon available in three specific packages including the new KR-418FH receiver. Starting with the transmitter, while being left untouched in terms of the mechanical design the radio’s main unit comes with the new V2.1 software that offers a break-in function for gear and ball differentials. As many drivers opt to work and pre-heat their car’s differentials for a more consistent feeling on track, the function allows to set a time and throttle rate restricted action for precise diff working even at the starting line. The function can be assigned to the ET/BT key and a sound will indicate that the function is in use. Another new firmware feature is the hand brake function for drift car racers. It allows to set a hand brake function to the ET/BT key while still being on the throttle, which results in a more realistic and better controllable drift. In addition KO Propo have added software features such as a new All Reset function, the display now adds values for the 3CH/4CH positions as well as added changeable values for the gyro mode of the third and fourth channel. The V2.1 firmware is rounded out by a updated steering direct function and minor bug fixes. The radio system is available with the new KR-418FH receiver, as KR-418FH double receiver set or as Drift specific set including the KR-418FH, a KG-X gyro and RSx3-one10 Ver.D servo.

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