From Core RC comes this PACE 95R brushless speed control, especially designed for 1S, 3.7V vehicles, such as F1 Stock Cars, GT12 and LMP12. BRCA Legal, it supports 1S LiPo or 3 Cell NiCd/NiMh battery packs. Featuring Forward/Brake with Reverse or Forward/Brake options, it has an adjustable low voltage cut-off protection and easy single step set up system. Sensored or sensorless operation, a fan is included as is a built in one touch On/Off button with LED.
Yokomo have released a special version of the R160 / R100 speed controller, which is explosively popular due to its smooth throttle feeling, equipped with an original program dedicated to drifting, called ‘Drift Spec’ added. Many users have already installed the conventional R series in drift cars, and especially in RWD drift cars as it seems that the ease of handling in the low speed range and torque can brought out by changing the program, but in the Drift Spec, this is done by default. In addition to optimising the throttle feeling for drift driving, the delay time when shifting from braking to reverse by throttle operation has also been modified, making it even easier to use for drift driving. Of course, if you use with the dedicated programmer R26P, you can easily change the feeling to bring out the optimum characteristics according to the driving conditions and the driver’s preference.
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Absima have developed new software for their CTS 10 V3 Revenge and CTS 8 V3 Revenge range of speed controllers. The new V3.1 software now includes two brake profiles, a linear and a dynamic brake control. Whereas the linear brake control features the initial feel and brake strength of the V3 software, the new dynamic brake control features a much stronger brake rate up to 150% and provides a dynamic brake power which can be fully adjusted. The new V3.1 software is available on the Absima homepage.
Source: Absima [absima.com]
Yokomo have introduced two new speed controllers, the R160 and R100, ideal for both onroad and offroad categories. The R160, boasts top-class performance and has been tested in the modified category of touring cars, etc. producing overwhelming power and durability. With a wide range of throttle feeling settings, it is possible to refine the speedo to your personal feeling. The compact design of R100 makes it a great match for the stock category. The aluminium housing contributes to a lower centre of gravity with a height of approximately 12.3mm and does not impair the kinetic performance of the machine. The weight is also light at about 22g, which makes it easy to adjust the left-right balance of the machine. You can change the program with the same menu as R160. The dedicated programmer R26P to maximise the performance of both ESCs will also be released at the same time.
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New from Team Powers, the Radon Pro V4.1 (2S) Speed Control is the next evolution of the Radon Pro V4. Sporting a limited edition casing with golden highlights, there is more fins on the case to better dissipate heat and lower the speed control’s temperature. Without the fan the ESC has a height of only 15.5mm for a low centre of gravity. Some internal components have been upgraded to improve the reliability while the software has also received some tweaks. With Limit Power and Limit Power Range, two function were added to control the initial power within a throttle range to adapt to different traction conditions, while the throttle frequency can now support 32KHZ with better linearity.
Source: Team Powers [team-powers.com]
Reedy’s Blackbox 600Z-G2 zero-timing competition ESC is an excellent option for entry-level racers thanks to its economical price, versatility, race-proven performance and improved durability. Excellent throttle and brake feel, a wide range of adjustability and upgraded hardware make the Blackbox 600Z-G2 suitable for a variety of racing applications, including entry level and cost-controlled ‘spec’ race programs that mandate a specific ESC. When combined with Sonic 540-FT motors, the pairing also offers the perfect solution for clubs and tracks that are striving to improve entry-level participation or introduce cost-controlled classes for racers of all skill levels.
Source: Reedy [associatedelectrics.com]
Introducing the new XR8 Pro G2 ESC from Hobbywing, designed to work in full sensored mode at all times when it is paired with a compatible Hobbywing motor. This also allows it to utilise the Turbo Timing technology which was designed for the successful XR10 Pro series ESC used in 1/10th On-Road and Off-Road competition. This ESC can support up to 48 degrees of Boost and Turbo Timing when paired with the new G3 motors with an increase of 50% more performance over the previous G2 series motor, keeping you way ahead of the competition. Other features include built-in reverse voltage protection and real-time data logging function, to check the throttle, voltage, current, temperature, RPM and other data in real-time operational status of the ESC and motor. The ESC can be set with wirelessly with the OTA programmer and a smartphone and contains nearly 30 commonly used adjustable parameters. The Capacitor thermal protection is designed and implemented into the ESC effectively preventing capacitors from exploding and causing irreversible damage to the ESC due to overload. The built-in switch mode BEC with a maximum output of 15A and voltage adjustable from 6V to 8.4V (step: 0.1V) allows the use of various standard servos and high voltage servos.
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Maclan Racing have announced their all new M32t series competition ESC for on road and off road applications. Available in 2 variants, Pro 160 and Pico 100. It is based on the extremely successful 32-bit MCU platform with many significant upgrades including an upgraded CPU with twice the memory capacity. Sporting a smaller footprint (2mm shorter in length) and lighter weight (3g in weight) than its predecessor, it use a new USB Type-C connector, refined algorithm and profiles, new 150% throttle punch and 2-stage dynamic brake PWM function and 10 Hz high definition data logging.
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