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June 9, 2010

Hobbywing Xtreme Stock & Justock Club spec ESC

Hobbywing have released 2 new speed controllers, the first the Xtreme stock ESC, for the racer who demand’s everything from a sensored unit. Rated at 60A this ESC will suit the 8.5T motor range and above which will run the company’s turbo boost timing software. Available in black or blue anodizing and with the option of attaching the supplied cooling fan, it also features a no turbo boost timing mode. When the throttle is in the neutral position a red LED will flash meaning the turbo timing is switched off making it simple to scrutineer. The new club spec ESC is rated at 45 amp and will run a motor from 13T and above. The club spec, also known as Justock, doesn’t feature and can’t run the turbo boost timing software and is great for a single speedo spec class, helping to create some close racing without braking the bank.

View the Justock Club spec ESC here

June 3, 2010

Team-Powers XPS-Sport ESC & 5600 LiPo

Team-Powers have released the XPS-Sport, a ‘True-Stock’ speed controller. Returning to the original spirit of Stock racing, the XPS-Sport doesn’t have any turbo or power modes, but does feature temp. and voltage cut off, throttle push level, brake mode or automatic brake. Supplied with setting card, cooling fan and high quality power wires. Also new from Team Powers is this 5600mAh 50C LiPo that sports a carbon look hard case, 4mm gold-plug connectors and a 2mm gold-plug balancer connector.

View the LiPo pack here

May 29, 2010

ORCA Racing Vritra TC S Pro Spec ESC

ORCA Racing have introduced their newest and most powerful ESC to date, the Vritra TC S Pro Spec ESC. Its unique dynamic timing function and settings makes adjusting your ESC a simple task while providing you with just the right amount of adjustments. This new ESC coupled with the superb driving abilities of the drivers using it just won the recently held FEMCA 2010 race in Brunei, winning the Modified class and came back a close 1st runner up and 2nd runner up in the Stock class.

View the full feature list here

May 20, 2010

LRP SPX Zero stock class ESC

With the latest generation of stock speed controls providing extremely high top speeds, which almost lifts them up to modified level, it has left many drivers and organisers feeling that the power has reached too high a level. The brand new LRP SPX Zero aims to offers an easy solution. With the Boost Zero Mode, the power stays in a constant performance limit and the motor runs extremely efficiently and every racer will quickly and without any problems be able to find the optimal speed control setting for each race track. The significant difference in performance between speed controls will now be a thing of the past.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

May 7, 2010

New approval listing for ROAR Sportsman class ESCs

ROAR

The ROAR Executive Committee, including the Electric Section Chairperson and advisory along with its Affiliate Manufacturers, have compiled a listing of electronic speed controllers (ESC) for use in ROAR Sportsman racing programs. Speed controllers eligible for Sportsman class racing must be capable of providing zero timing advance along with disabling advanced motor control functions. When the sportsman profile is enabled, it shall be indicated by a blinking LED while the ESC is armed and in neutral position. ESC manufacturer affiliates have been working with ROAR Section Committees to develop the sportsman ESC definitions and update firmware to meet the class standard. Firmware in the latest advanced speed control products must provide a profile, which allows its use to comply with Sportsman ESC profile requirements. Several affiliates are working on firmware updates which will allow additional ESC’s to be added. Members should contact the manufacturer directly for firmware updates or questions regarding any ESC they wish to have added to the ROAR Sportsman approved ESC listing.

More information can be found here.

May 5, 2010

Novak Havoc Pro SC Brushless ESC

To power their already popular Ballistic 550 Brushless Motors, Novak is releasing the all new Havoc Pro SC Brushless ESC. This is their first speed control specifically designed to meet the rigors of short course racing. In fact, it includes everything any short course enthusiast could ever want in a speed control, boasting electronic timing, on-board programming with 14 adjustable parameters, a brand new braking system, and it comes factory wired to the most powerful short course motor available. On top of that, Novak is releasing a Havoc Pro SC/Ballistic 550 Short Course System – 4.5T and a Havoc Pro SC/Ballistic 550 Short Course System – 4.5T TRA, which is specially designed to fit easily into Traxxas Slash 4X4 without soldering.

Source: Novak [teamnovak.com]

May 5, 2010

Team Orion Experience 2 Pro & Vortex 10 motor

The Team Orion Experience 2 Pro is a sensorless brushless speed control for high torque applications delivering maximum acceleration and runtime. Similar to the version announced 2 days ago it too features automatic setup, plug & play technology, but doesn’t come with the Traxxas mount and is equipped with a Deans high power connector. This forward/brake/reverse ESC is made for 6-7 NiMH/NiCd cells and is LiPo/LiFe ready (2-3s) and it delivers 70A continuous and 360A peak current. The new 550 sized Vortex 10 motor is a 2800KV high torque motor designed for the use in off-road applications such as 1/10 scale buggies or short course trucks. It features a robust gun-metal casing, integrated cooling fins, multiple mounting holes and can be used with 6-7cells NiMH/NiCd or 2-3S LiPo/LiFe batteries.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

May 3, 2010

Team Orion Experience 2 Pro Brushless system

Team Orion have developed an all new Brushless System with only one goal, to deliver more power, more speed and more punch to Short Course trucks. Keeping in mind to give the driver great feel and drivability the Experience 2 Pro Brushless system was born. Featuring automatic setup and plug & play technology, the system has been tested in the all the available Short Course trucks available on the market to provide the best compatibility. To fit the very popular Traxxas Slash, the large size heatsink features two mounting holes and so can be installed in the car with two screws, just like the standard Slash ESC and it also comes standard with the TRX high power connector.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]