DKT have introduced their new series of high-performance ball bearings. Made in Japan the ball races are meant to run much smoother while also being highly temperature resistant, making them ideal especially for nitro applications. So far the range includes 5x10x4mm and 5x8x2.5mm bearings that come as 2-piece packages.
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Turkish company MCD Racing have introduced the updated Micro Stud V2 180mm large scale off-road tyres. Building on the proven Micro Stud V2 the updated version, coming as a running change, offers several new features such as inner sidewall reinforcement ribs, a redesigned and reinforced outer tyre bead section as well as inner tread ribs to up the performance of the tyre while adding durability in extreme track conditions. The new features both make for a stronger tyre carcass while also keeping the inner foam from moving with the tyres being in soft and medium compound from now on.
Developed by Spaniard Miguel Dos Santos Carregal is the officially licensed MyRCM RC-Timing App for iOS devices. The application makes for easy access and bookmarking of every event controlled by an RCM Software. It also adds much welcomed usability compared to the standard mobile phone version of MyRCM. An offline support allows to access previously checked content. Information available for every event include the event’s sections, time schedule, participants, heat arrangements, ranking lists as well as free practice, practice, qualifying and finals. The first version was already released some time ago with future releases will include additional features. An Android version is currently in development with the iOS app being available here. Users are also able to suggest new features or report bugs by emailing Miguel (migueldsc86@gmail.com) with the subject MyRCM iOS App.
Coming from Protoform and made for most touring car bodyshells is the new Body Support Foam set. Designed to eliminate the gap and play between the car’s foam bumper and the inside of the body the blocks and strips keep the front of the body supported for both increasing durability and keeping the aerodynamic integrity of the body intact. Each set comes with four blocks and four strips with super-sticky adhesive backs. The blocks are 9mm thick and are a quick solution to pad bodies in extremely forward mounting positions, as seen in 1/10th touring cars, and also works great with bodies that have a long front overhang. The 2mm thick strips can be used to fine tune this gap in smaller increments and can be cut and stacked on one another. The foams can be added both to the foam bumper or to the bodyshell.
Reedy have introduced two new high-voltage digital low-profile servos. Developed with both touring cars and 1/10th buggy racing in mind, the RS0806 LP (0.06s/8.3kg-cm) and RT1408 LP (0.08s/14.3kg-cm) offer precision metal gears, powerful motors and aluminium middle cases for fade-free performance. High-voltage compatibility means that increased ESC BEC output voltage can be used without fear of damaging sensitive internal components. Both servos also offer a stealthy black appearance with black receiver leads and they make use of standard 25T spline servo arms.
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Available now from Team Corally are the new Cerix Pro brushless speed controllers for 1/10th and 1/12th scale applications. First up is the Cerix Pro 160 Racing Factory, a top-of-the-foodchaing ESC with 160A rating, adjustable 6V or 7.4V BEC system, all-alloy case and built-in capacitor unit. Designed with competition on-road and off-road racing in mind the controller offers advanced turbo and timing functions and it is usable with motors down to 3.5T.
Italian company Capricorn soon has two new .21 nitro engines available. Targeting 1/8th scale GT vehicles, known as rally game in the southern parts of Europe, the dedicated engines are available as a 7-port and a 9-port variant to add to the already existing 5-port engine. Unfortunately so far Capricorn has not given any hints on the features and specifications but more information should become available in time for the release.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
Hobbico have introduced the Duratrax Onyx 225 AC/DC balancing charger. It arrives with ten charging routines already in memory for ease, but also gives the power to customise any one to specific charging needs. A 2-line, 16-character LCD with a reversed, backlit screen makes it easy to check the status of every battery operation, from initial setup to full, final charging. Its 60W output power allow for up to 6A charge current with 1S to 6S LiXX or 1 to 15 cell NiXX batteries and the compact unit comes including an array of charge lead adapters.
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