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July 14, 2017

Team Powers Radon Pro V3 brushless speed controller

Team Powers have introduced the new Radon Pro V3 brushless speed controller. The all-new ESC is substantially smaller and about ten percent lighter than the Pro V2 controller, it features a 6V/7.4V BEC system and a 180A rating. Softer 12AWG wires, a new internal on/off switch, a black receiver lead and the ability to use 25mm or 30mm cooling fans round out the hardware package. On the software side of things the speedo features 1kHZ to 16kHz throttle and brake frequency selection, it sports an RPM lock function to vary the overall powerband of the motor and a more linear boost and turbo function makes for improved drivability.

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July 13, 2017

RC Pro Style 1/8th electric motor fan mount

Coming from RC Pro Style and made for most 1/8th scale electric brushless motors is a clamping design aluminium fan mount. The construction allows to attach two 40mm fan units which will greatly improve motor cooling and thus overall performance especially during longer mains or when running in high ambient temperatures. The fan mount is machined from high-quality aluminium, it comes black anodised and with an engraved RC Pro Style logo.

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July 13, 2017

ECX 1/12th Barrage Doomsday 1.9 4WD RTR crawler

Horizon Hobby have introduced the ECX 1/12th 4WD Barrage Doomsday 1.9 RTR crawler. Looking like coming straight out of a Mad Max movie, the vehicle packs a bunch of features such as a 4WD drive train, 4-link suspension, a high-torque motor and waterproof electronics. Locked differentials make for go-everywhere capabilities and with a 900mAh battery over 30 minutes of runtime are possible. The ready-to-run vehicle is rounded out by a 2.4GHz radio system, grippy tyres and a pre-painted pick-up truck body shell.

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July 13, 2017

ProStar 8ight series Kevlar shock towers

Coming from ProStar R/C and available for the TLR 8ight buggy and 8ight-T truggy are the Super Hybrid Kevlar composite shock towers. The sandwich shock stays utilise gold or blue carbon fibre over a Kevlar layer with a carbon fibre core. This makes the shock towers structurally stronger and more durable while the outer layer adds a touch of colour. Lighter than stock the parts also lower the overall centre of gravity. The shock towers are available for the 8ight buggy and 8ight-T truck and also in limited edition red variants.

Source: ProStar R/C [prostarrc.com]

July 13, 2017

2017 IFMAR Electric Off-road Worlds – Stage 1 report

The organisers of the 2017 IFMAR 1/10th Electric Off-road World Championships have released their Stage 1 report. The event will take place at the ARC International RC racing track in Xiamen, China, located in the south-east part of the country. The venue is part of the huge Xiamen Sunpadow Model S&T Experience Base that offers both an off-road and on-road track with both having already seen high-class races such as the China Nationals, the Guan Kou Sunpadow Offroad GP as well as the recently rain-affected second round of the CETC. Racers will enjoy a large 900 square metre pit area, model shop, live timing system as well as free WiFi. The Worlds will kick off on Saturday the 11th of November with 2WD class registration and they will end on Saturday the 18th with the 4WD finals. More information and the entire Stage 1 report can be found on the official event website here.

July 12, 2017

Ultimate Racing 4S LiPo battery packs

Modelix Racing have introduced a range of Ultimate Racing 4S LiPo battery packs. Designed for competition 1/8th racing the batteries are available in four different configurations, as high capacity 6400mAh 100C (138x46x49mm/560g), low-profile 4800mAh 110C (138x46x36mm/440g), lightweight shorty 5200mAh 110C (106×46.5×50.5mm/400g) and intermediate-level 5200mAh 60C (138x46x49mm/430g) pack. All feature pre-wired balancer ports and a mixture of banana-style tube connectors or high-current XT or Deans-type plugs.

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July 12, 2017

Kyosho Syncro EX-6R 2.4GHz Mini-Z transmitter

Made for Kyosho’s 2.4GHz Mini-Z vehicles is the Syncro EX-6R transmitter. It utilises the innovative MHS (Mini-Z Hybrid Spread) 2.4GHz system that combines both Frequency Hopping (FH-SS) and Direct Sequence (DS-SS) spread spectrum, making it the fastest multifunctional transmitter in Mini-Z history. While the improved interference resistance and stability of the MHS 2.4GHz system represents a significant evolution from the ASF 2.4GHz and FHS 2.4GHz systems, the greatest benefits are due to the high-speed processing and communication that creates greater linear control, enabling the machine to be manoeuvred exactly as intended along optimal racing lines. In addition, the EX-6R features a newly designed throttle with revised length, shape, operating angle and sensor for greater direct feel as well as a new softer steering spring for greater sensitivity to enhance driving performance.

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July 12, 2017

JConcepts Summer Indoor National Series – Report

After seven seasons of tweaking and fine-tuning the race format and formula, the recent JConcepts Summer Indoor Nationals was the most competitive race to date with over 280 entries and a multitude of National and World Champions in attendance. Bar none, it was the highest level of competition ever seen at an Indoor Nationals. Adding to the spice this year, the Summer INS has moved from Chico, California’s Outback Raceway to Hobby Action R/C Raceway in Chandler, Arizona. From the inaugural Desert Classic race just five months earlier, HA has come a long way with the track build and track quality providing a much smoother surface and increased grip levels.

Continue reading the report here