Team Tekin have announced the release of their Vegas 208 software that contains several major advances towards Tekin’s never-ending pursuit of perfection. As well as increases in performance and lower temperatures, V208 includes a ‘spec’ mode required at some races and some new features to make it all easier to use.
View the full details on this new software
Some new battery options from HPI with the release of this new stick pack and AA cells. The HPI Plazma 7.2V 3300mAh battery pack features durable and reliable rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride battery cells. It’s pre-assembled with a plug installed, making it a quick and easy way to power cars like the E10, Brama 10B and Formula Ten and the standard rounded stick pack configuration makes it a universal fit in many electric-powered vehicles and battery-powered accessories like the HPI Roto Start. The HPI Plazma 1.5V Alkaline AA batteries are perfect for a wide variety of applications and their alkaline construction means they’re ready to go right out of the package, with long shelf life and reliable performance. Sold in packs of 4 batteries.
Click here to see the alkaline batteries
The new AA/AAA Speed charger is the latest addition to the charger line up offered by Venom. This micro processor controlled charger automatically peak charges each cell individually. It will charge both NiCd and NiMh cells and features a temperature sensor in case of an overheating cell, a maximum charge timer and short circuit protection.
Source: Venom [venom-group.com]
As seen during our World championship coverage last month, the all new SXX TC Spec version 2 and SXX Competition version 2 brushless speed controllers are now available. With their new ADPCmod software for perfect adjustability, the revolutionary TwinBEC, improved output, USB software updates and the optimised Internal Temp Check System 3, these new version 2 ESCs are ready for every challenge in 1/10 & 1/12th on road and 4WD off road modified.
View the SXX Competition ESC here
HPI Racing have released their Flux Reload Brushless ESC, a fully-featured, programmable ESC, suitable for 2S LiPo power or up to 9 NiMH cells. This speedo has everything you could want for fun running and bashing, and if you want to take it to the track too. It works great with the Flux Shot Brushless Motor, rated at 4300KV, equivalent to a 9-turn modified brushed motor, the Flux Shot is the perfect way to get into brushless power for any car or truck.
Click here to see the Flux Shot motor
Venom have introduced their new LiFe-Power line of LiFe receiver and hard case batteries. They offer many advantages over their Lipo counterparts including 4X the useable cycles, no low voltage cutoff and higher charge rates. As a receiver battery, there is no need for a regulator due to the lower nominal voltage compared to a LiPo. The hard case packs are perfect for most 1/10th scale vehicles. 1/12th scale racers will love the 3600mAh single cell hard case for its power and lightweight.
Team Tekin USA has announced a partnered with UK based RC Disco to provide distribution, sales, and customer service to Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Tekin Europe will provide European dealers and customers with a one-stop solution for Tekin’s leading-edge products and support. European-based customer service, sales, and support will streamline purchases and customer service, no more waiting for lengthy over-the-pond shipments to arrive. Warranty issues and service will be hassle free and faster. Equally important, Tekin Europe will provide online technical support, product manuals, and other product information in a variety of languages via the Tekin Europe Website.
Source: RC Disco [rcdisco.com]
The new Novak Kinetic 1S Racing Brushless ESC is optimized for 1S Li-Po racing. It sports a low-profile heat sink for easy installation in vehicles with space constraints and is also wired for use with a 2S LiPo receiver battery pack. Not only are these 2S receiver packs lightweight and easy to mount, but they also ensure the best possible radio performance, a great benefit to using the specialized Kinetic 1S. Like the Kinetic 2S, this speed control includes all of the most sought-after ESC features, such as Novak’s redesigned Dynamic Timing Advance, which is now unbelievably smooth throughout all of the timing levels, the advanced NovaBrakes system, which provides instantaneous braking under any timing condition and a highly developed Thermal Overload Protection feature that prevents thermal overload without taking drivers out of the race.
View the new NovaLink PC interface here
