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April 2, 2008

Speed Passion GT ESC Version 1.1

More news from Speed Passion who have released their new GT ESC Version 1.1, which now has a built in USB software upgrade feature. This allows the user to update the company’s new Digital Racing Respond System and other future new developments for the ESC. Also announced was the GT ESC Version 1.1 LPF ‘Low Profile edition’ (above), which as the name suggests is a specially built low profile design suitable for 1/12th, 1/10th stock racing and 1/10th off road. The new controller can handle a maximum current of 400A and has a super low resistance of 0.0006ohm. Can be used with brushless motors up to 4.0T motor on 4.8V or 5.5T on 7.2V.

Source: Speed Passion [speedpassion.net]

April 2, 2008

Venom 3200 & 4000 LiPo packs

Venom have released details about 2 new, soon to be available, versions of their popular 7.4v LiPo battery pack, which feature Traxxas’ new high current connector and are now available in 3200mAh and 4000mAh. Designed to compliment today’s high demand for more power and capacity, the pack has a durable case designed to protect the battery during extreme use and a unique top/end power lead location, that allows easy fitting into a wide range of chassis’. Supplied with 12-gauge silicone wire, it also includes a balance connector.

Source: Venom [venom-group.com]

April 1, 2008

Tekin Redline Sensored BL motors

Tekin will soon release their Redline Series brushless motors, a new breed of BL motors specifically engineered to operate at the intersection of power and efficiency. No single motor can live up to that expectation under all conditions and so they have designed a series of motors, each one targeting peak performance for a particular application. Everything is covered, from on road touring to off-road buggies and trucks to oval classes, these new motors aim to deliver competition performance.

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March 28, 2008

Nosram Storm Evo Spec Racing motor

Nosram have released their Storm evolution spec racing motor, perfect and trouble free brushless stock racing for everyone, combining all the brushless advantages with striking simplicity. A colour-coded aluminum ring in the teardown easily shows the number of turns, while the motor includes a black colour-coded magnet and black motor shaft. This way, the motors are ideal for all kind of spec or stock racing. As these new motors are based on the XTEC X11 modified brushless teardowns, maximum performance and a long life time are guaranteed.

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March 28, 2008

Team Wave RB-50 Sensored BL ESC

Team Wave have announced that they are releasing a new brushless speed controller with the tentative name of ‘RB-50’, meaning Racing Brushless system 50. This speedo claims to be the smallest sensored brushless controller in the market with highest power and functions. Set to be released to the market in May this year, the company plan to release more photos and information in the next month.

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March 28, 2008

Nosram Gravity Evolution Discharge tray

Similar to the Battery Conditioner 2 released by LRP some months ago, the Gravity Evolution is a microprocessor controlled discharge tray for NiMH/NiCd and LiPo cells. Providing you with the highest battery performance and life span, this discharger is the perfect tool for battery maintenance with its 3.0A discharge rate and secure cut off circuity which completely disconnects the battery once the preset cut off voltage has been reached.

Source: Mirage [mirageracing.com]

March 28, 2008

Shepherd 1600mAh RX battery pack

Shepherd Micro Racing has released this new 1600mAh RX battery pack. The high capacity guarantees long drive time without needing to change the batteries meaning a one hour final is not a problem. With the classic 2/3A design this battery pack also fits in many other 1/8th and 1/10th scale cars while the cable, with its 2-pole JR connector, fits all popular receivers.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

March 27, 2008

Losi 1/10 Xcelorin S Brushless Combos

Losi have announced the upcoming release of a number of ROAR approved Xcelorin sensored combos which combine the performance features of the Xcelorin sensored brushless motor and Electronic Speed Control for the power and response needed for today’s R/C competitions. Xcelorin sensored BL systems provide a distinct advantage in situations where the supplied power must be controlled and precise. These sensored brushless systems are also ideal for instances in which starting torque is crucial or where a substantial amount of initial torque is required, such as in racing or rock crawling.

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