Atsushi Hara Racing Products have released the latest version of their Twister Speed controller, the 2.3. Suitable for use only with brushed motors, this KO Propo made ESC features new programming software that allows the user to very accurately tune the throttle delivery as well as easily set drag brake. Other features include low voltage shut down to protect your cells from damage, while a FET ensures smooth braking.
Source: Mirage Japan [miragejapan.co.jp]
We showed you these new items from LRP last week when we were taken around their stand at the toy fair, but we now have more information on the Nexxt 4X and Vector Micro brushless motor. The revolutionary LRP software in the Nexxt 4X, super lightweight sensorless brushless and brushed speedo, provides sensored driveability even without hall sensors. Providing 8 power profiles for the finest adjustment to all classes and motors, this waterproof speedo sets new benchmarks in driveability and reliability. The handwound Vector Micro brushless 370 size motor is sensorless and sports a slotless design as well as featuring sintered neodymium magnets and oversized ball bearings.
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Hong Kong based Roche RC Products, makers of electric motors and other accessories, have released information about their new brushless electronic speed controller. Available only in February, this lightweight ESC is fitted with an aluminium heat sink and pre-mounted cooling fan and is limited for use with motors over 8.5 turns. Fully programmable, it can accept power from NiMH & LiPo cells from 4.8 to 7.2V and is supplied with 14AWG Silicone Wires.
Source: Roche [roche.hk]
Novak have released this 1/8th-scale Conversion Kit to allow nitro enthusiasts sample the brushless revolution by converting their 1/8th scale nitro buggy to electric powered. Kits are available for various models of Kyosho, Mugen and Ofna vehicles, and include all of the necessary components to convert it to brushless power. Nitro customers who have never run brushless will now experience longer run times, minimal maintenance, low-end torque and control and incredible top speed.
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Speed Passion were in contact to tell us about their new line of brushless speed controllers, called the Gran Turismo and Feigao. The Gran Turismo has been designed for competition touring car racing and can handle 2.5R brushless motors, or 4 turn brushed motors, and has a maximum output current of 600A. It comes with a built in green power feature that gives you consistent power delivery and longer run times, and it also allows you to adjust the brushless motor timing using its 8 built-in modes. The Feigao on the other hand is designed for use with Pro Stock on road racing, or modified off road class racing, working best with 9.5, 10.5 11.5 and 13.5R BL motors. With a maximum current of 240A, the ESC can handle up to 5.5R motors with 6 cells or a 4.5R with 5 cells. This ESC features a special racing design program that allows the user to adjust the start, punch and braking.
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At the recent Tokyo Hobby Show in Japan, KO Propo showed off a number of new items on their stand and Hong Kong based company Roche was there to take pictures. First up, as you can see above, is the new 2.4GHz Spread Spektrum system, which is to be used in all their high end module based radios with the set coming complete with a miniature SS receiver. For Mini-Z fans KO have also got a 2.4GHz system in the works and this too was on display at the show. Also new on the KO Propo stand was a prototype Brushless speed controller shown connected to a Team Orion Vortex motor, but apart from what I can see in the pictures, I have no other details on this product.
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LRP have released the new Quantum Competition 3 electronic speed controller, that claims to have 60% lower resistance than the previous QC2. This improvement has been achieved through the use of matched latest generation FETs and military-grade components, while an improved 6.0V/3.5A BEC ensures reliable power delivery to all available servos, receivers and personal transponders. To keep the temperature of the speedo as low as possible the new QC3 features LRP’s secret IceDrive Design that ensures everything stays cool.
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HPI Racing have released 2 new electronic speed controllers, the same as those that come standard in the company’s E10 street car and Sprint 2 Sport. The EN-1 unit can handle any motor with 21 or more turns of wire, while the SC15 can handle any motor with 15 or more, allowing you to fit any “stock” motor, which are typically 23 turns or 27 turns, or even mild modified motors in the case of the SC-15. The digital proportional circuitry provides smooth, precise control in a variety of conditions and both feature reverse.
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