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March 26, 2009

LRP SXX TC Spec Speed controller

LRP have announced that their World Championship winning SXX TC spec speed controller will make its production debut at this weekends LRP Masters race in Germany. With a completely revised and updated software, ADPC 2, it offers even better throttle and brake control than previous models and the low profile heat sink and new internal design has improved heat dissipation even further. A new low profile high-rpm plugged fan, as well as the optimised Internal Temp Check System 2, are some of the other new features on the SXX.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

March 7, 2009

Turbulent – Team Orion Vortex Race Spec ESC

A few weeks ago we published the test of Team Orion’s ‘budget’ speed control Vortex BL. Within this test we teased Orion’s upcoming ‘Race Spec’ speedo that was introduced during last years On-Road World Championships in Thailand. The Race Spec is available now and here’s what we think of it.

Read the full review here

March 6, 2009

Exclusive – Speed Passion GT2.0 PRO

Seen for the first time here in the pits at the 3rd round of the Euro Touring Series in Warsaw, Poland, was the all new Gran Turismo 2.0 PRO Blue Edition speed controller from Speed Passion. This is the latest speedo from the World Champion motor company and is their first proper attempt at a high end competition speedo for modified racing and judging by the reaction of team driver Marc Rheinard, who is running the ESC for the first time, it seems to work very well. The ESC is scheduled for a mid March release in standard Carbon black colour, with the blue version seen in these pictures due for release after that.

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February 9, 2009

Losi 1300Kv E-Power Combo set

Losi have released this 1300Kv E-Power Combo set which provides 8ight/2.0 platform owners with an easy and affordable way to convert to brushless electric power. The combo includes the electronics and gears needed to achieve ultimate levels of power and top-end speeds. This money-saving combo offers you the consumer a savings of $124.97, when compared to the cost of purchasing each included item at their individual MAP prices. This electric power combo includes one 1/8-scale 1300Kv Xcelorin Brushless Motor and ESC Combo, one 18.5V 4000mAh 5S 25C Hard Case LiPo Battery, one 16T 1.0 Module Pitch Pinion Gear and one 45T Plastic Spur Gear.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

January 28, 2009

Brushless Tornado – Team Orion Vortex BL ESC

When it comes to competition Electronic Speed Controls (ESC’s) for 1/10 scale cars, consumers are faced with an ever expanding range of offerings. One of the newest additions is the Team Orion Vortex BL sensored/less 100A speedo. It was introduced some time ago and is available now. Please do not mistake it for the KO Propo based Team Orion Vortex Race Spec ESC we introduced in our 2008 Electric On-Road Worlds coverage. We hope to bring you a review of the Race Spec version at a later date. But back to the Vortex BL 100A. It comes in a neat cardboard box together with a small but comprehensive manual and a small Team Orion sticker sheet.

Read the full review here

January 16, 2009

Speed Passion GT2.0 LPF Carbon ESC

New from Speed Passion, is the follow up to their GT1.0 and 1.1 brushless ESCs, the new 2009 GT2.0 LPF Carbon Black Edition ESC. Featuring the new ‘Green Power’ feature to give you consistent power and longer run time, the speedo’s digital racing response system offers the user 9 selectable digital racing modes. Other features include the advanced multi timing system which is a special 8 mode BL motor timing adjustment system to help obtain best performance for both ESC and motor. Suitable for up to a 4.0T motor with 5 cells, the GT2.0 is supplied with programming box, cooling fan, battery & motor wires, switch, small form capacitor and short & long receiver cables.

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January 16, 2009

Novak Havoc 3S Brushless/Brush ESC

Novak’s powerful Havoc 3S Brushless/Brush ESC is based on the Havoc Sport and has the ability to run on either two or three-cell Li-Po batteries, which the speed control automatically detects through their proprietary auto-detect software. This feature allows users to run a wider range of batteries and – for the speed-hungry racers – bestows the Havoc 3S with even more speed than its predecessor. Featuring a small footprint and low cost, this ESC contains a very strong BEC for sport applications and includes nine adjustable parameters to fine-tune brake and throttle response.

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December 26, 2008

Much More Shift Reversable ESC

Much More have released the Shift, the company’s new reversable speed controller. The new design uses a higher spec of new FETs, providing longer runtime and more durable performance compared the previous ESC. Suitable for 17-55T motors, it features automatic setup, has a built in overheating protection system and is shock resistant.

Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]