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July 4, 2013

SkyRC Cheetah 60A motor & ESC combo

SkyRC introduce the Cheetah 60A sensored brushless motor and speed controller combo set. Based around a 60A speedo the set targets cost oriented 1/10th and 1/12th scale stock racers. The controller is useable with 2S to 3S LiPo batter packs, offers a 6V/3A BEC system, optional fan unit, direct solder tabs, an integrated on/off switch and easy programming via the included programming card that allows the adjustment of parameters such as cut-off voltage, brake and punch settings. Part of the set is also a rebuildable sensored brushless motor with 12.5mm rotor, vented can design and pre-soldered connector tubes. The combo set is available with your choice of a 8.5T or 10.5T to 21.5T stock motor.

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July 2, 2013

LaTrax 1/18th 4WD rally car

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Founded by Mike Jenkins in the 1970’s LaTrax was one of the first companies to offer fully assembled high-performance ready-to-run cars. Today the brand is powered by RTR pioneers Traxxas and first up is their all-wheel drive LaTrax Rally, an 1/18th scale 4WD rally car. The vehicle comes factory assembled and features a fully independent suspension with fixed length steering and camber rods, coil-over shock absorbers, a shaft drivetrain, composite material tub chassis and pre-mounted slick tyres. Included in the set is a long range 2.4GHz radio system with full-size wheel radio, water-proof steering servo and protected fully proportional electronic speed control. The car is powered by a 370-size brushed motor and comes including a 5-cell NiMH battery pack, AC charger and four AA-size dry cells. The micro-size rally car is available in one of four body shell colours with a wide range of performance-enhancing option parts is in the making as we type.

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June 28, 2013

Yeah Racing TT02 adjustable motor mount

Yeah Racing continue to release parts for the Tamiya TT02 this time an adjustable aluminium motor mount. Its design allows users to mount and perfectly mesh different pinion gears easily and quickly. Made from aluminium it can also help to dissipate heat and cool down the motor.

Source: Yeah Racing [rcmart.com]

June 15, 2013

New Sanwa competition & budget digital servos

Following the Sanwa ERS-971 LRP introduce more servos made by the Japanese manufacturer. Available are also the ERS-961 (0.05s/12.3kg-cm) and ERS-951 (0.06s/11kg.cm) standard voltage digital servos and the ERS-962 (0.07s/25.3kg-cm) digital high voltage servo. The ERS-962 and ERS-961 offer coreless motors, dual ball bearings and tough metal gears. With the speed and torque the 962 sports it is ideal for the use in 1/8th on-road and off-road vehicles while the 961 is best used in electric cars, buggies and trucks. The 951 though is an economically priced high-performance general purpose offering. Last but not least come the 94835 (0.13s/8.9kg-cm) and 94846 (0.18s/10.8kg) digital budget line servos. The two five digit servos are ball raced, economically priced and ideal to replace the steering and throttle servos of RTR cars and trucks.

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June 10, 2013

Traxxas EZ-Peak 5A NiMH charger

The Traxxas EZ-Peak 5A NiMH charger packs offers simple push button operation with selectable charge rates making it easy to charge 4 to 8 cell NiMH batteries and 5-cell receiver packs. The device offers bullet-type tube connector outputs for the power packs, an integrated receiver battery charging port and a 5V/1A USB charging port for mobile electronics. The charger itself is powered by 12 to 18VDC or 100 to 240VAC input voltage, comes including a pre-wired charging harness with TRX high-current connector and suitable input wires.

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June 6, 2013

Yeah Racing TT-02 aluminium steering knuckles

Designed for Tamiya’s latest entry-level chassis are these aluminium steering knuckles from Yeah Racing. They fit the TT-02 and help to strengthen the steering system significantly. Designed as a direct replacement they come in Tamiya blue colour and offer two Ackermann ball stud positions.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

June 5, 2013

Tamiya Novafox, Neo Scorcher & TT-02 news

During the recent Shizuoka Hobby Show Tamiya introduced two new 1/10th electric buggies and also body shell variants for their TT-02 entry-level touring car chassis. Starting with the buggies, first up is the re-release of the late 1980’s Fox 2WD buggy that is now called the Novafox. The vehicle is pretty much a full replica of the iconic Fox buggy and features a plastic monocoque chassis, front and rear double wishbone suspension, front mono shock CVA damper and front anti-roll bar. Also included in the kit are gold-plated wheels, front rib and rear spike/block tread tyres and also a clear body shell with comprehensive decal sheet.

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June 4, 2013

NVision 3S 3200mAh & 2500mAh LiPo packs

New from nVision come two LiPo battery packs in the form of a 3S 3200mAh pack and a 2500mAh receiver battery. Starting with the 3200mAh 11.1V 3S pack, the power source comes in a protective hardcase and is build from 45C high-performance cells. It comes pre-wired with a Deans-style connector and is ideal for 1/10th Traxxas trucks, many off-road vehicles and also run 1/8th buggies on 6S configuration. The second new battery is a 2500mAh receiver pack in 2S2P configuration. Sporting dimensions of 53x30x30mm the pack weights 100g and comes pre-wired with a JR-compatible universal connector.

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