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March 7, 2008

Fantom ION Pro BL Racing Motors

Fantom Racing have released their new range of next generation high-performance brushless motors. The new Fantom ION Pro brushless racing motors are built for racing and represent the latest in R/C brushless motor technology. Featuring multi-strand heavy gauge wire, the included sintered Neodymium magnet rotor produces huge power and high efficiency while also increasing strength and durability to withstand the heat and rpm stresses of racing. The ION has the ability to be run Sensored or Sensorless and is compatible with all popular racing speed controls. The motor can features generous cooling slots & internal cooling fan helping to keep motor cool so it runs more efficiently, which means longer run time and maximized power throughout the run. Available in 3.5T, 4.5T, 5.5T, 6.5T, 7.5T, 10.5T and 13.5T versions for different applications.

Source: Fantom [fantomracing.com]

February 29, 2008

Speed Passion Competition 2.0 motors

Speed Passion have released the 2nd generation of their competition series brushless motors. Featuring a new design for enhanced power band and higher performance, the new lightweight design helps improve the balance of your car while an improved torque design give higher efficiency. The motors sport a new titanium grey colour and a neat, easy to understand, timing advance decal on the motors back plate. Available in 2.5T, 3.5T, 4.0T, 4.5T, 5.5T and 6.5T.

Source: Speed Passion [speedpassion.net]

February 29, 2008

HPI Racing Patrick Charger & Dock

Made in collaboration with Much More in Korea, HPI Racing have announced the release of this new charger, for some reason called Patrick. Powered by mains supply or alternatively from a 12V DC source, this charger works with 1 – 14 NiCd and NiMh cells and 1 – 6 LiPo cells. Featuring the usual adjustments you find in a high end charger, it has a charging and discharging range of 0.1A ~ 6A and has a temperature based cut off system. As with the Much More system, there is an additional docking station sold for the charger that allows you to connect a number of other items that require specific leads, such as transmitter and receiver packs.

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February 28, 2008

Dynamite Prophet Select Peak Charger

Dynamite have released this inexpensively priced charger which has selectable current adjustment, an excellent choice for entry-level modelers who require different charging current rates. Designed for use with radio, mini and conventional sub-C batteries, the user can choose 1, 2 and 4-amp selectable charge rates with peak detection for optimal battery performance. Powered by 12 volts DC, it is supplied with a prewired Tamiya connector and has reverse polarity protection.

Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]

February 26, 2008

Dynamite EP4600 6 Cell Flat pack

Dynamite have released this 4600MAh 6 cell pack in a flat configuration. Featuring EP cells, this pack overs long runtimes, even exceeding rated capacity and they have been designed for low resistance without cell damage under high amp loads. Supplied with a Traxxas connector, it can handle the high currents associated with brushless application.

Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]

February 23, 2008

Carson Dragster Brushless sets

Carson have released a number of new brushless motor and speed controller sets for both 1/10th and micro scales. For touring and off road there are 2 sets, with either a 10T and 12T BL motor combined with the Dragster Cup or Dragster Sport system that both provide high torque, acceleration and top speed. The Dragster Cup ESC works with sensorless 12 an 8 turn brushless motors, while the Dragster Sport ESC can handle sensorless 10 an 8 turn brushless motors. For your micro chassis the Dragster Micro set provides high torque and a sensitive brushless speed control specifically designed for the use in 1:18 and 1:16 scale Micro RC cars like the Tamiya TamTech-Gear (chassis GT-01 & GB-01), Xray M18 and more.

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February 21, 2008

DuraTrax Piranha 2000mAh 8.4V packs

Duratrax Piranha 2000mAh 8.4V packs

Duratrax have released these two 2000mAh 8.4V NiMH packs, which feature seven high-quality cells with standard connectors and are available in either stick or hump (above) configurations. Excellent value for money, these sport packs are aimed at cars, trucks and boats or any other applications that demands 7-cell packs.

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February 20, 2008

LRP Vector X11 Front & Back plates

Seen on the LRP stand at the toy fair a few weeks ago and on the motors of team drivers prior to that, LRP have released a range of aluminium plates for the LRP Vector X11 range of brushless motors. Starting with this backplate with its cool black machined aluminium look, this tuning part includes cooling fins for better heat dissipation. For the front of the motor there are a pair of cover plates that improve the cooling of the motor increasing its performance, while the design of the plates means they are lighter than the standard part. Available in 2 thicknesses, the thinner front cover moves the motor more to the centreline of the car resulting in a different weight distribution of the car.

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