These new 1/10 Xcelorin 6400kV motor from Losi is said to offer features and specifications desired by the electric RC enthusiasts. Features like low-profile solder tabs with a protective cover, precision ball bearings for smooth operation, Sintered Neodymium rotors and best of all no motor maintenance is required. Expect it to hit the market later this month.
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Much More have released this trimming rod, which helps align the brush hood and tune brush damper, or push brush during motor break-in. By pushing the damper down gently with this tool the brushes will move freely without bending. During the motor break-in process you can push the brushes with this rod to sit them quickly, allowing you to be able to the read the correct amp draw for fine tuning the timing. The other side has a tool for standard 5x4mm brush holders and its length is designed to allow the fine tuning of the both brush holders independently.
Source: Much More [muchmore.co.kr]
CS-Electronic have introduced the new CS-Factory 1500mAh HVX-Matched Power-Cells. Based on the successful CS-Factory 1500mAh Power-Cell, CS has developed the selection for the little 2/3 A cells to meet the big demand for selected cells in the micro classes. The treatment of voltage developed by Christian Sterr followed with ROBO-Selection means the cells are assembled in a pack with the highest voltage and the exactly equal curve of discharge, increasing the performance and durability of the cell.
Source: CS Electronic [cs-shop.de]
For greater consumer value, Reedy has announced that their high-current silver plated copper battery bars are now available in packages containing 30 bars. This bulk pack contains enough bars to assemble four 6-cell battery packs. The serious racer who purchases and assembles multiple battery packs at one time will love the simplicity that this bulk pack offers. Reedy Battery Bars are created with the finest pure copper raw materials and silver plating for minimum resistance and corrosion prevention.
Source: Associated [rc10.com]
Trinity have released these IB4600 battery packs, which are suitable for bashers and sport racers who are looking for maximum run time and punch, but don’t want to break the bank by purchasing matched cells. Made using Intellect cells, these packs include Tamiya style plugs to make them compatible with just about all RTR electric vehicles, and have the same dimensions as most sport battery packs, so they’ll fit perfectly without having to jam them in the battery tray.
Source: RCCA [rccaraction.com]
Horizon Hobby are promoting the late March release of the the HotWire PC Interface from Tekin, a system that allows you to unlock the full potential of your speed control. Use the HotWire to connect your ESC to your PC or laptop and you can leverage the processing power of your computer to fine tune its performance characteristics. The HotWire also gives access to custom user settings that are not available through the Speed Control’s on-board interface and lets you network with other users to share tweaks, tuning tricks and entire track/condition specific profiles. Best of all the HotWire lets you download completely new software as it is developed and upload it to your Speed Control, giving you unrestricted access to upgrade to Tekin’s latest and newest performance mods.
Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]
Much More have released this stone finisher tool set for preparing stone cutters that cut lay down or stand up brushes surface smoother than a metal blade cutter. The set is sold separately to the stone brush cutter but is supplied with the blue anodised brush setter and stone block. New stone cutters can be cut to the users desired diameter with the stone block and when finished is turned upside down and mounted to the motor shaft as normal. The supplied brush setter cuts the brushes to 0.0mm or zero timing.
Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]
Tekin have announced their new RS brushless speed control series, the next generation in intelligent operating motor drive technology. Designed with nothing but performance in mind and made with the industry’s best components, the RS is said to deliver what racers require; reliability, precise control and unmatched power handling capability. Suitable for use with all motors, they features an on-board temperature indicator, high density copper FET boards and QuickTune one-touch programming. Available in 2 versions, the RS and RS Pro, the latter having no motor limit.
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