Red RC » Electric

December 12, 2014

GForce Rev Limiter for brushless speed controllers

Coming soon from GForce is the Rev Limiter module to limit the maximum RPM of electric brushless motors. Looped between the motor, controller and receiver the device limits the maximum RPM of sensored brushless motors in four steps between 10,000 and 17,000 RPM. Micro switches and status LEDs help to check the setting, making the module ideal to equalise the performance of brushless motors for entry level and stock racing classes. The 2S LiPo-compatible Rev Limiter comes in a lightweight case, it measures 22x15x10mm and comes pre-wired with universal connectors and including a sensor wire.

Source: GForce [gforce-hobby.jp]

December 12, 2014

Hudy LiPo safety bag

Hudy introduce their new LiPo safety bag large enough to store three standard 2S LiPo packs in. Made from EN531 standard fireproof material, the same as firefighter suits are made of, and coming with flashy Hudy graphics the bag reduces the damage done to the pit table and its surroundings in case a LiPo battery goes boom during charging, discharging or storage. The bag measures 140x60x70mm and it is available very soon.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

December 11, 2014

Xceed LiPo safety bag

Xceed have a new safety bag available for secure charging and transportation of LiPo battery packs. Made from fire-proof fabric the bag reduces the damage done to the pit table and surroundings in the event of a LiPo battery catching fire for any reason during charging, discharging or stprage. The bag is large enough for two standard 2S stick packs and it sports stitched Xceed logos.

Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]

December 11, 2014

Yeah Racing transparent 12AWG wire

New from Yeah Racing comes fancy looking 12AWG wire with see-through transparent silicone isolation that allows to view the tinned copper strands. The thick 4.5mm wire is usable for most 1/10th applications and it comes in red or blue colour and in rolls of 100cm length per package.

Click here to view more photos

December 11, 2014

Dynamite Passport Ultra 100W AC/DC Touch charger

The Passport Ultra charger is a rugged, small footprint, multi-chemistry, AC/DC battery charger with a fully-functional touchscreen user interface designed for quick charging of a variety of batteries. The charger is ideal for anyone that wants to spend less time charging and more time enjoying their hobby as it features up to 10A charge current for 1S to 6S LiPo packs, up to 5A discharge current and also a 5V/2.1A USB port to power mobile devices. The firmware is updateable using the Mini USB port and the the built-in power supply allows you to use AC mains or 12V DC power.

Click here to view the features and more photos

December 10, 2014

Muchmore 3D 30mm cooling fan guard

Muchmore now have a 3D cooling fan guard for 30mm fan units available. Developed with the help of 3-times World Champion Marc Rheinard the CNC-machined aluminium part weighs in at only 1.9g to not interfere with the weight distribution of the car while allowing exceptional fan protection and additional cooling surface at the same time. Four aluminium screws help to connect the speed controller’s heatsink with the fan guard which is meant to reduce the operation temperature by up to 8 percent. The guard fit’s Muchmore’s Fleta line of speed controllers and many other speedos with 30mm fan units.

Click here to view another photo

December 8, 2014

Vampire Racing 7500mAh 80C LiPo stick pack

Vampire Racing introduce the all-new 7500mAh 80C 7.4V hardcase LiPo stick pack. The newly developed high-performance battery is made from a new generation of very robust Lithium-Polymer cells that does not swell like most of today’s LiPo packs do. The special chemistry of the 80C cells delivers the best possible performance for power-hungry applications such as Modified and Stock touring cars as well as 1/8th off-road vehicles. The battery sports standard dimensions of 138x47x25mm, it weighs in at 330g and it comes with a protective hardcase that incorporates dual 4mm connector tubes.

Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]

December 4, 2014

GForce TS160 Competition brushless speed controller

Japanese company GForce introduce the TS160 Competition brushless speed controller. Made for 1/10th and 1/12th scale applications and 2S to 3S LiPo batteries the speedo sports compact dimensions of 30.6×35.6×22.5mm and it features a high-voltage BEC system with selectable 6V or 7.4V output, internal power capacitors and an optional high-speed fan unit. The integrated power button reduces the amount of wire hanging from the case while heavy duty solder terminals allows to use the use of large diameter motor and battery wires. In terms of software the TS160 offers an improved firmware for smoother throttle feeling and it is highly adjustable using an optional programming box or GForce’s PC link software.

Click here to view the specifications and another photo