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February 20, 2010

Tekin Redline Hi Torque rotors

In a bid to offer more torque from your brushless motor in your Crawler or 4×4 Short Course truck, Tekin has released their new 14mm, 13mm, 12.5mm Hi Torque rotors for adding that extra grunt. Compatible with Tekins Redline sensored motor line up, these rotors maximize power applied to the ground. The HT rotors are available in 12.5mm, 13mm and 14mm to meet all your needs. Tekin also provides a Rotor mod series to fine tune any of your 10th scale motor tweaking needs. Available in 12.3mm ROAR legal, 12.5mm ROAR legal, 13mm and 14mm sizes.

Source: Tekin [teamtekin.com]

February 18, 2010

HPI mini failsafe unit

Protect your car or truck from dangerous runaway conditions with this failsafe unit from HPI. Simply plug it in between your throttle servo and receiver for instant protection, just in case your receiver battery runs low or you lose radio signal while out on the track. Press the button on the failsafe to select the throttle position (neutral or partial brake is recommended) and you’ll be able to drive in confidence, knowing your vehicle and spectators will be OK in the event of radio or electrical problems.

Source: HPI [hpieurope.com]

February 17, 2010

ProTek R/C ROAR Approved LiPo race packs

A Main Hobbies today announced their new line of ProTek R/C brand Lithium Polymer hard case battery packs. Starting with this ROAR legal 1-cell 5000mAh capacity pack with a true 40C constant discharge rate, it includes a pre-installed Deans style T-plug. Next up is the ROAR legal 2-cell 5000mAh pack with a true 35C constant discharge rate. This pack includes a charge/balance lead with 4mm bullet connectors for a low resistance connection to the battery and a 3-pin Align/E-Flite style XH connector. Next up is the 5200mAh 45C saddle pack which includes bullet connectors for charging, with a Deans style T-plug and XH balance connector installed. ProTek offer two versions of their ROAR approved 5600mAh 50C packs that come either pre wired or with cables connected using 4mm bullet connectors. Finally for 1/8th scale racers, this ROAR legal 4-cell pack features 5600mAh of capacity and a true 50C constant discharge rate and includes and integrated Deans style T-plug and 5 pin XH connector.

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February 16, 2010

GM Genius 120 & 90 Speed Controllers

Schumacher have announced the new 2010 spec GM Genius 120 & 90, the 2009 BRCA Modified TC Championship winning Speed Control as used by Chris Grainger, is now available. Featuring a cooler operating temperature by using a lightweight aluminium housing and special PCB design with extra-thick copper traces and optimized switching flanks. Highly efficient due to faster 16-bit processor and optimized software, it has telemetry functions, new brake and power programs, 10 user programmable modes and user updateable firmware.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

February 15, 2010

Robitronic Platinum 1/8th brushless motors

Seen during the toy fair earlier this month, Robitronic have released full details on their new Platinum Brushless motors for 1/8th scale buggies, truggies and monster trucks. Featuring a sensored design for smoother response over non sensored versions, the timing is mechanically adjustable for fine tuning the motor’s performance to different track conditions. Sporting a 12.3mm sintered neodymium rotor with the now standard 5mm diameter shaft for use with regular 1/8th pinions, the motor is available in 6.5T, 7.5T and 8.5T versions.

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February 11, 2010

Speed Passion Cirtix Short Course master system

Seen at the Toy Fair last week, Speed Passion has now released the Cirtix short course master system that mirrors all the best parts of Short Course racing, inexpensive, durable, easy and fun. The 3600kv custom Short Course brushless motor is a perfect balance of improved speed from the stock power system, but not so over the top that handling is compromised by excessive power. The setup and options of the Cirtix short course master ESC is as easy as it gets with one button setup and pocket programming card.

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February 10, 2010

LiFeSource 200mAh 6.6V LiFe receiver battery

The new LiFeSource 200mAh 6.6V LiFe receiver battery is perfect for powering receivers for 1/10 and 1/12 scale racing where a 1S LiPo is used as a power pack. Featuring a universal connector it’s tiny 30 x 23 x 12mm size allows it to fit inside the smallest of spaces and at 15 grams, it’s among the lightest Rx batteries ever produced. LiFeSource lithium-iron phosphate battery technology offers very high energy density, very light weights and the longest cycle life of any batteries sold for RC.

Source: Hobbico [hobbico.com]

February 9, 2010

ProTek R/C Power supplies & NiMh battery packs

A Main Hobbies have announced a range of ProTek R/C brand regulated DC power supplies. Starting with the Pro 40, it has a regulated output of 13.8 volts at 40A while the Pro 20 has the same output voltage but with 20A. One final power supply is the super small Pro 10 regulated DC power supply which as the name suggest, has an output of 10A. All feature an internal cooling system that keeps the power supply cool even when it is being worked hard, as well as current limiting, and short circuit protection circuitry, while the Pro 40 and Pro 20 also feature an integrated USB connector for charging your personal electronics. Combine this with universal output 4mm banana jacks that can also be used with clamp type connectors, and you have one of the most flexible power supplies available. ProTek R/C have also released new battery packs including the Intellect IB4600SHV battery pack with Traxxas Connector and 4600mAh of capacity and is a hand soldered side by side pack. Other new packs include the IB4200 and IB3000 packs that are both available with either pre-soldered Tamiya or Traxxas connectors.

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