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May 6, 2011

Novak Ballistic 8 & 8L BL motors

Having written about the new Ballistic 8 and Ballistic 8L brushless motors from Novak back in January, the Irvine California based company have shown of images of the final product. Designed to fit into 1/8th scale buggies truggies and monster trucks, these 550 size motors offer plenty of power with the long version providing even more torque. Novak is also developing a compatible speed control called the Kinetic 8 Racing Sensored Brushless ESC. More information will be announced for this new ESC as it becomes available.

View the Ballistic 8L motor here

May 3, 2011

ROAR suspends ORCA ESCs for six months

ROAR

As a result of actions that were in direct violation of instructions from a ROAR Executive Committee member, ORCA brand speed controls are not permitted in ROAR sanctioned competition for the next six months. The violation stems from a discussion about the true amount of timing in the second generation of ESC from the brand, in which it was not in compliance with the zero timing specification as indicated in the rules. Given that it was only days before the event, it was instructed that the new ESC and the software could not be used. Upon further inspection, it was determined that the new software was loaded on to the previous generation ESC, in direct violation of the timing rule itself, and the instructions of the Technical Director. The six month suspension will take effect 5/1/11, and assuming a satisfactory agreement can be made before the 11/1/11 expiration, the ORCA ESCs can be considered for use in ROAR competition again.

Source: ROAR [roarracing.com]

May 2, 2011

Racers Edge glitch eliminating power capacitor

This glitch eliminating power capacitor from Racers Edge is an inexpensive solution to solve radio issues and enhance performance of your electronics. The glitch eliminator works by storing power from your ESC and supplies that power to your electronics under higher demands. This helps to eliminate drops in radio signals and the dreaded glitch This high-capacity, low-resistance capacitor comes pre-wired and ready to install into any standard receiver. Simply plug it directly into any open channel slot in your receiver.

Source: Racers Edge [racers-edge.com]

April 30, 2011

Acorn Racing 12 Gauge silicone wire

Introducing the ultimate 12 Gauge silicone wire by Acorn Racing for all RC purposes. These wires are equipped with strands of pure copper measuring only 0.05mm in diameter and are tinned without flux for easy soldering and resistance to corrosion. The highest grade of pure copper and pure silicone insulation are used to provide maximum power, minimum resistance and allow easy soldering. These cables are ultra-flexible with a good silicon feel and are packed in pairs of 1 meter per cable and are available in 2 colors currently, Fluorescent Orange and Black.

Source: Acorn Racing [acornracing.com]

April 29, 2011

Xceed Compact Charger C6

The new Compact Charger C6 from Xceed is an excellent compact charger for nitro-racers to charge RX/TX packs, starter box and glow booster. Also suitable for the regular electric car racer too, it charges all common battery-types up to a maximum of 5A / 50W. Featuring a hard aluminium compact case, it is finished of in stylish black, green & white colors.

View more details here

April 28, 2011

Nosram Stealth Touch Evolution charger

Nosram has released the Stealth Touch Evolution charger & discharger. The vampire red backlit touch screen display means you won’t find any button on this device. With the graphical user interface, all parameters can be set quick and easy with the menu structure intuitive and easy to use. An integrated LiPo/LiFe balancer detects differences in the cells and starts balancing automatically. Improved performance and longer lifetime of the batteries are guaranteed.

View more details here

April 27, 2011

Much More Hybrid charger now in red

Much More have announced that their Hybrid balance charger and discharger will now also be available in red. It joins the standard black, blue, grey and recent addition purple and is available now.

Source: Much More [muchmoreracing.net]

April 26, 2011

Team Orion Carbon FLX LiPo packs

Following the success of the hard case packs developed specifically for the 1/10th scale Traxxas E-Revo & Summit as well as the 1/16th scale Traxxas E-Revo, Summit and Slash platforms, Team Orion has designed a hardcase pack to maximize the capacity and overall performance of the HPI Savage Flux. It provides a perfect fit and combines LiPo technology with maximum capacity to help push the Savage Flux to its limits. Featuring a carbon look special hard case, up to 45C discharge rate and it comes in 2S and 3S Versions with Deans connector fitted, so it can go into any HPI cars without modifications. Available in 4000mAh, 6000mAh, 8000mAh 2S and 4000mAh and 6000mAh 3S versions.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]