June 23, 2007

Novak 3A High-Voltage Universal BEC

Novak 3A High-Voltage Universal BEC

This product was released earlier in the week but we didn’t get around to writing about it then and so here it is today. Novak’s 3-Amp High-Voltage Universal BEC allows you to run higher voltage main battery packs, up to 26.4 Volts (4-22 Ni-MH Cells or 2-7 Li-Po), and regulates output to 6 Volts/3Amps to provide consistent power to your electronics throughout the charge. It is ideal for applications that use higher main battery pack voltage above 12 or more volts in the main battery pack due to the fact that most speed control BECs have difficulty handling more then 8.4 volts input.

Source: Novak [teamnovak.com]


June 23, 2007

Atomic RC parts for Xray NT1

Atomic RC parts for Xray NT1

Atomic RC, the custom parts makers, have starting making option parts for the latest car to enter the 200mm market, the Xray NT1. While little information about these parts is available, the first to be released is a machined alumium lower back plate, which is a direct replacement to the standard composite part, but is stronger in the event of a rear collision. The 2nd new part are these new upper engine mounts, but i cant find any difference between them and the original Xray part with perhaps the exception of the materials used.

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June 22, 2007

Daily News Round-up

Red RC - Daily Round-up

A summary of other news pieces from around the internet today in our Red RC Round-up:

> Mugen Germany report on a number of off road events (in German) – Link [mid-mugen.de]
> Steve Hayes reports on his win at the 200mm Irish Nationals – Link [mirageracing.com]
> RC Mag take a close look at the XB8 of Romain Soret – Link [rcmag.com]
> This weekends 4th round of the BRCA 1/8th TT nats is cancelled – Link [neo-buggy.net]
> RC Mag take a close look at the HobbyTech Str8 of Stéphane Matéo – Link [rcmag.com]
> Excel release 3 new lightweight 190mm touring car bodies – Link [rc-excel.jp]
> Horizon report on the latest round of the 19T BRCA Nats – Link [horizonhobby.co.uk]


June 22, 2007

LRP Vector X11 4T Brushless motor

LRP Vector X11 4T Brushless motor

We briefly mentioned yesterday that Nosram had released the 4 turn version of their Storm brushless motor, well today its the turn of sister company LRP to make the same announcement with the release of their Vector X11 4T modified brushless motor. As with the other low turn versions of this motor it features sintered rotors and the X11 utilises a sensored system that ensures the motor has the same linearity and smooth feeling as brushed systems.

The new 4.0T Vector X11 motor is the new 1/10 TC Modified Specialist and is used by LRP’s TC Modified Superstar Ronald Völker on most tracks. The 4.0T motors gives the advantage of nearly the same power as the 3.5T version but with a better efficiency.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]


June 22, 2007

Team Luna Glory 23T motor

Team Luna Glory 23T motor

With the creation of a stock racing class in Japan, there has been increasing manufacturer interest and recently we have seen quite a number of 23T motors released onto the market. This latest motor is from Team Luna, and its called the Glory Kaiser 23T Super Stock motor, and it looks very similar to all the previous releases we have seen. This particular motor, features a balanced rotor, an adjustable brush angle, 6 blade cooling fan and is available in 2 versions, distinguished by its red or blue endbell finish, with either high torque or high top end revs, and all meet JMRCA regulations.

Source: ARK [ark-inc.jp]


June 22, 2007

Powers Perfect Discharger

Powers Perfect Discharger

Powers International of Japan have released their own brand discharger, called suitably enough, the Perfect Discharger. This simple object plugs into your 4 to 8 cell battery pack, handling voltages of 4.8v to 9.6v, and discharges it at a rate of 1A and when the temperature gets too hot, it will automatically lower the discharge to 0.3A. When the pack is discharged it will automatically shut off and sound a beeper, as well as a light a built in LED, to tell you its done.

Source: Powers [powers-international.com]


June 22, 2007

Futaba BLS351 & BLS451 servos

Futaba BLS351 & BLS451 servos

Futaba have announced the release of 2 new brushless, metal gear, high torque servos, the super high torque BLS351 and the smaller but faster BLS451, both of which are perfect for on and off road gas racing. With their brushless motors, these servos will last more than five times longer than servos with brushed motors, plus the motor design allows these servos to run cooler for better reliability.

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June 22, 2007

Much More Brush Setter stand

Much More Brush Setter stand

Much More continue with their product launches this week with todays release of their new brush setter stand. Designed to work with Much More’s current range of brush setters and cutting blades, this stand makes that job much easier by holding your motor tight and stable. Supplied in anodised blue, it somes complete with wires.

Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]