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September 28, 2018

Futaba 7PX Limited Edition – Coming soon

During this week’s All-Japan Model and Hobby Show Futaba are introducing their forthcoming 7PX Limited Edition high-end transmitter. Building on the existing 7PX the Limited Edition will feature and updated case in carbon fibre design as well as a grey handle cover and several new parts that lower the overall weight. In addition the radio will be compatible with Kyosho’s new Mini-Z Evo cars that offer a new plug-in receiver feature that allows to run the cars with the PX7 LE. We bring you more information on the transmitter as they become available.

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August 3, 2018

GForce 7PX transmitter bag

Coming from GForce is their new transmitter bag for the Futaba 7PX radio system. The bag itself is made of reinforced material for improved protection of the precious radio while the pre-cut inner foam fits the transmitter like a glove while also offering pre-cut pockets for a spare receiver and batteries. Two handles allow for easy carrying and an inner pocket will take the manual or setup information.

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July 18, 2018

Yeah Racing 7PX transmitter bag

Coming from Yeah Racing and made for Futaba’s top-of-the-foodchain 7PX transmitter is a suitable bag with pre-cut inner foam. The bag itself is made of durable high-quality material to prevent the bag from being crushed and the inner high-density foam material ensures that the radio is being protected from the wear and tear of weekly racing or travelling. An additional handle makes for comfortable transportation and a Yeah Racing logo makes the bag stand out.

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May 15, 2018

Arrowmax 2400mA 6.6V Futaba TX battery pack

Coming from Arrowmax and made for Futaba transmitters such as the 7PX, 4PX, 4PK and 4PV is a 2400mAh 6.6V LiFe battery. The softcase pack measures 73x40x16mm and it has the perfect size for the above radios with the high capacity ensuring long operation times. The battery comes pre-wired with a a Futaba-compatible connector and a standard balancer plug for secure charging and balancing.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

May 10, 2018

2018 Shizuoka Hobby Show – Futaba

During this week’s Shizuoka Hobby Show Futaba are presenting several forthcoming new items such as the T7XC competition stick radio and the S-Bus compatible MC970CR brushless speed controller. As for the radio, Futaba’s new flagship stick transmitter is understood to offer similar features as the T7PX pistol-grip radio and it is usable with T-FHSS SR Super Response, T-FHSS, S-FHSS and FASST compatible receivers. A huge LC display dominates the front side of the transmitter that is customisable with a rear carbon fibre strap for easier handling. More information will become available in time for the release, however no official date is mentioned yet.

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May 8, 2018

Futaba HPS CB700 high performance brushless servo

Futaba’s Hideo Kitazawa has released a first image and brief information on the company’s new HPS series CB700 high-performance brushless servo. The high-response servo is of (near) standard 40.5 x 21 x 37.7 mm dimensions, however it will offer up to 49kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.07s. at 7.4V input. At the same time the newly designed all-alloy servo will offer low power consumption, making for longer runtimes and also lower operation temperatures, thanks to the HPS motor technology, for greater durability. The CB700 name comes from Futaba’s new classification system with “C” standing for Car applications, “B” indicating a dedicated off-road buggy servo, and “7” is for the new 21mm series. We bring you more information on the T7PX SR Mode compatible servo as they surface.

Source: Futaba [futaba.co.jp]

April 30, 2018

Rusti Design transmitter skins

French company Rusti Design launched a range of transmitter skins for many of today’s high end and intermediate level radios. Available in metallic blue or grey as well as white, grey or black carbon fibre design the pre-cut decals are made of high quality vinyl material and the sticker sheets are available for radios such as the Sanwa M12 and MT-44, the Futaba 4PX and 4PLS as well as the Spektrum DX4 and DX3 series.

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April 19, 2018

Futaba T7XC competition stick radio system

Futaba factory pilot Yuichi Kanai has released a first teaser image of Futaba’s forthcoming T7XC competition stick radio system. The radio is currently being tested by factory drivers such as Yuichi and it features a large LC display as it is known from Futaba’s T7PX top-of-the-foodchain pistol grip radio. The transmitter is expected to make a first official appearance at the forthcoming Shizuoka Hobby Show in May and we bring you more details as they surface.

Image: Yuichi Kanai via Hideo Kitazawa