Coming from Powerstar and made for Futaba’s 4PX radio are two different size brake levers. Made to replace the standard plastic part the lever not only looks cool but it also offers improved rigidity when racing braking intensive classes. The lever is available in small and large sizes and in your choice of red or black anodising.
Source: Powerstar [powerstar-racing.com]
T-Work’s introduce their new mirror chrome and coloured carbon decal sheet’s for Futaba’s new 4PX transmitter. Available in a range of colours the mirror chrome decals are available in blue, green, red and silver while the carbon stickers come with a glossy carbon or structured carbon appearance with the latter including a wide range of colour options including red, white, yellow and green. The decals come precut and are easy to apply.
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Available now from Futaba are three new high voltage compatible S.Bus2 brushless servos for electric and nitro applications. The BLS371SV (0.10s), BLS471SV (0.07s) and BLS571SV (0.08s) all offer brushless motors, dual bearings, metal gears and they are water sealed making them ideal for on-road and off-road racing alike. While the standard size BLS371SV features a heatsink middle case to dissipate heat better the BLS571SV is a low-profile servo for electric touring car and 2WD buggy applications. All three are compatible with Futaba’s S.Bus and S.Bus2 system and programmable through the 4PX transmitter for channels, normal/reverse, dead band, speed, travel and more.
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From T-Works for Futaba’s new top-of-the-foodchain 4PX radio come several anodised aluminium screw kits to personalise the transmitter. The fasteners are made from 7075-T6 aluminium and they come in red, orange and “Tamyia” blue colour to match your chassis’ colour code or optional transmitter wraps.
Source: T-Work’s Racing [rc-tworks.com]
Following our initial feature about Futaba’s new 4PX some weeks ago the Japanese company now have more information and especially images about their latest flagship radio system available. Compared to the 4PKS-R the transmitter is 30 percent faster and around 15g lighter for ultimate response and comfort. A full-color TFT display with intuitive menus makes operation hassle-free and the synthesised voice for telemetry data option allows drivers to hear updates via the built-in speaker or headphones. An assignable button on the bottom lets users activate key features instantly by touching it with their body. Compatibility with T-FHSS, S-FHSS and FASST protocols gives drivers the freedom to use the 4PX with their favourite Futaba 2.4GHz receivers. Durable, long-lasting potentiometers result in improved, precise calibration and a micro memory card port allows to update the software and transfer models from one 4PX to another.
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Following the introduction of the KO Propo Esprit-IV radio we can show you another high-level stick radio that is due for a soon release. The Futaba T4GRS makes use of the company’s T-FHSS transmission system, it offers telemetry functions and is believed to sport features comparable to Futaba’s 4PLS pistol grip transmitter as it shares its screen and jog dial/button layout. No word yet on a release date but we keep you up to date.
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Futaba introduce the T4PX, the company’s latest top-of-the-foodchain radio system. Offering a completely new design compared to the 4PK series, the transmitter is around 15g lighter than the 4PKS-R with an aluminium frame being part of the body to make for a more rigid structure. The 2.4GHz radio makes use of Futaba’s T-FHSS, S-FHSS and FASST-C2 transmitting systems with the T-FHSS system response being 30 percent faster compared to the 4PKS-R’s. Incorporated into the case is a QVGA 3.5 TFT colour screen that allows to monitor all of the radio’s software features such as the the comprehensive mixing and telemetry functions. For sanctioned races all telemetry functions can be disabled. It is understood that the radio will become available by August.
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Grid RC has announced the pilot project to manufacture a drop down steering wheel for the 4PLS based on the previous released Sanwa MT4 offering. The company developed a specialised mounting bezel adapter that can be bonded to the radio case itself without any screws, thereby preventing the customer from voiding warranty from the radio manufacturer. The drop down steering wheel upgrade is fully CNC-machined, comes with a satin black finish and will work on both the 4PLS and the 4PL. More details can be found on Grid RC’s website.
Source: Grid RC [gridrc.com]
