Hiro Seiko have introduced a lightweight aluminium screw set for the Futaba 7PX radio system. The kit contains five fasteners to replace the standard steel screws of the steering wheel and the upper case in order to scrub some weight while adding visual impact. The screw kits are available in several colours including orange, gold, purple, dark blue, light blue, red, and black.
Futaba have revealed more details of the forthcoming 7PX 2.4GHz telemetry radio system. Featuring the super-fast T-FHSS SR Super Response protocol the radio is expected to be even faster than the current 4PX transmitter while sporting a 4.3″ LCD touch screen, the new R334SBS diversity receiver as well as additional channels that feature reversing, end point adjustments, sub-trim, assignable brake mixing and ABS. The radio is expected to hit stores this summer.
Futaba’s Hideo Kitazawa has released a couple of detail images of the forthcoming 7PX 2.4GHz radio system. On show during this week’s Shizuoka Hobby Show the 7PX is understood to be the company’s new top of the foodchain radio system, sporting a large 4.3 inch touch display, the new T-FHSS Super Response transmitting system and also a new 2-antenna receiver. The full specifications and features have yet to surface and we keep you updated on the progress.
Following yesterday’s first teaser image Futaba have released a first official photo of their forthcoming flagship 2.4GHz radio system. The 7PX will feature a full remodelled case, a 4.3 inch touchscreen display, it will utilise the T-FHSS Super Response transmitting system and a new R324SBS 4-channel multi-antenna diversity receiver. Full details are expected to surface during this year’s Shizuoka Hobby Show in May.
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Futaba have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming 7PX 2.4GHz radio system. The top-of-the-foodchain radio will feature a 4.3 inch colour touch panel LC display, the telemetry-compatible T-FHSS SR Super Response transmitting system and it will come with a new diversity receiver for even greater signal transmission reliability. We bring you more information on the radio as soon as they become available.
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Coming from Futaba is the CPS-1 Channel Power Switch for use with +3-channel transmitters. The compact unit allows to control lights on any model such as lightbars on crawlers, underfloor lighting on show cars and more. The switch is usable with every switch-actuated channel and measures only 16x22x7.6mm while weighing in at 5.9g.
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Futaba have introduced a special line of “O.S. Speed Tuned”-branded servos for 1/8th and 1/10th scale applications to celebrate the two company’s long-running collaboration. First up is the Speed T1 BLS571SV (0.08s/11kg-cm) low profile servo for 1/10th touring car and off-road classes. It offers hardened gears, ceramic ball bearings and aluminium top and middle sections. Next up is the Speed R1 BLS371SV (0.10s/19kg-cm), a standard-size servo for 1/8th on-road applications featuring hybrid gears, ceramic bearings and an aluminium upper case and middle section. Last but not least is the Speed B1 S9373SV (0.06s/24.6kg-cm), an all-alloy case servo for buggy racing, again with hybrid gears and ceramic bearings. All servos are high-voltage compatible and they come in a special red and black anodised design and with dark-toned servo leads.
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First seen at the Shizuoka Hobby Show earlier this year, Futaba now officially announce the release of the T4PV 2.4GHz telemetry radio system. Featuring T-FHSS protocol the 4PV provides live telemetry data of the vehicle’s temperature, RPM, receiver and external voltage levels. Audible alerts via audio jack allow to focus on driving while staying in the know. With adjustable throttle position, throttle tension, steering tension and 5-optional accessories the 4PV also offers customisable ergonomics. The transmitter is compatible with two T-FHSS receivers and six S-FHSS receivers and is updateable via the CIU-2 and CIU-3 interface ensuring your 4PV keeps up to date with Futaba’s latest technological innovations. Included from stock is the R304SB T-FHSS telemetry receiver.
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