January 23, 2011

Tresrey Spec GT2.0 Pro ESC

Tresrey Spec GT2.0 Pro ESC

Japanese company Tresrey, who are best known outside of their own country for their Durango after market parts, have released their own ESC. Based on the Speed Passion GT2.0 Pro ESC, this new version features the exact same internals and updating functions but sports an awesome looking new red anodised aluminium casing with integrated heatsink for improved cooling.

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January 22, 2011

Vampire Racing SR1[+] BL ESC

Vampire Racing SR1[+] BL ESC

Vampire Racing were keen to let us know about their new SR1[+] brushless speed controller that they will be launching at the Nuremberg toy fair in less than 2 weeks. We don’t have any specs or further details as yet apart from what we can see in the supplied CAD image but we will bring you all the information as we get it.

Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]


January 21, 2011

Nosram Pearl evolution spec racing ESC V2

Nosram Pearl evolution spec racing ESC V2

Nosram have released version 2 of their Pearl evolution spec racing ESC. The dual xps.mod software boosts stock racing into a new dimension. The speedo offers the highest flexibility by individualized settings and a revolutionary superBEC featuring a constant 6V/3A output with 3.0-7.4V voltage, for unbeatable on-track performance.

View the full features list here


January 20, 2011

Robitronic 5500mAh 60C competition 1S LiPo

Robitronic 5500mAh 60C competition 1S LiPo

Robitronic have introduced this new 1S competition LiPo pack specifically designed for 1/12th scale pan cars. This latest generation 5500mAh 60C 3.7V battery has extra low resistance to keep higher voltage for the complete run and comes fitted inside a secure hard case. It also features 4mm connectors for the lowest contact resistance.

Source: Robitronic [robitronic.com]


January 19, 2011

Castle Creations Mamba XL ESC & Baja conversion

Castle Creations Mamba XL ESC

It’s time for 1/5th scale buggies, trucks and on road cars to experience the incredible torque and speed of Castle electric drive. The new Mamba XL is the only controller on the market able to handle the loads required to power these surprisingly heavy vehicles to insane speeds. We can prove it too, as the Mamba XL features all of the standard Mamba series programming features plus a first for the RC car market, data logging. Use the data from the controller to measure parameters such as your battery volts, battery ripple voltage, amp draw, motor rpm, and controller temperature. This is a great way to make sure that the rest of your setup is performing within its limits. Castle Creations have also produced a complete conversion kit that allows you too easily convert your HPI Baja chassis from gas powered to Mamba XL powered.

View the conversion parts here


January 18, 2011

Vampire Racing 60C 5400mAh saddle pack LiPo

Vampire Racing 60C 5400mAh saddle pack LiPo

Building on their popular 60C LiPo stick pack Vampire Racing now present their new 60C saddle pack LiPo.  Along with the added punch they also improved the capacity to 5400mAh giving you the ultimate cells for today’s brushless systems.

Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]


January 16, 2011

Robitronic LiPo stick packs

Robitronic LiPo stick packs

Robitronic have released a range of high performance LiPo stick packs. Available in 3000mAh/20C, 3000mAh/25C, 4100mAh/25C and 3600mAh/50C, their protective hard case with rounded corners means it can easily fit into places that were designed for NiMh packs. Supplied with Tamiya connector and EH balancer.

View the other packs here


January 15, 2011

Dynamite LiPo cell voltage checker

Dynamite LiPo cell voltage checker

The Dynamite LiPo cell voltage checker provides enthusiasts with an easy method of checking the voltage of an entire LiPo pack or individual LiPo cell. The unit checks the voltage of packs up to 6S and connects to the battery using the battery balance lead. Measuring the voltage of LiPo battery packs can help identify performance problems with each pack and in turn help prevent problems associated with voltage decreases.

Source: Dynamite [dynamiterc.com]


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