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July 9, 2013

Hitec X1-200 Touch multi-chemistry charger

Hitec introduce the X1-200 Touch DC multi-chemistry charger. The device is designed for the use with a 12V power supply and features a 3.2-inch high resolution touch screen, an integrated balancer and optimized operating software. The charger offers a 200W power circuit and up to 12A of charging and 2A discharge current. Included with the charger comes a universal balancing board, alligator clips and a T-type charging cable.

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July 9, 2013

Vampire Racing 2S LiPo receiver battery packs

New from Vampire Racing come LiPo receiver battery packs for 1/8th and 1/10th scale nitro vehicles. Available as standard-size 2500mAh hump and 2300mAh straight pack the 2S packs offer a voltage of 7.4V ideal for the new breed of HV-compatible receivers and servos. The semi-hardcase packs come with a protective inner shield and sport a stealthy black heat shrink tube for cool looks and best possible protection of the cells in all racing conditions. Both battery packs are pre-wired with a balancer connector and JR/Futaba-compatible universal plug.

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July 4, 2013

SkyRC Cheetah 60A motor & ESC combo

SkyRC introduce the Cheetah 60A sensored brushless motor and speed controller combo set. Based around a 60A speedo the set targets cost oriented 1/10th and 1/12th scale stock racers. The controller is useable with 2S to 3S LiPo batter packs, offers a 6V/3A BEC system, optional fan unit, direct solder tabs, an integrated on/off switch and easy programming via the included programming card that allows the adjustment of parameters such as cut-off voltage, brake and punch settings. Part of the set is also a rebuildable sensored brushless motor with 12.5mm rotor, vented can design and pre-soldered connector tubes. The combo set is available with your choice of a 8.5T or 10.5T to 21.5T stock motor.

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June 25, 2013

Nosram Pure 2 brushless spec motors

Nosram have released a line of Pure 2 brushless spec motors. Based upon the extremely successful Pure 2 modified motors, the Nosram crew has developed special spec racing motors that are designed for great performance combined with the perfect control needed for stock racing. Available in 10.5, 13.5 & 17.5 they feature an advanced spec racing magnet, XTEC X20 coolmax housing, dynamic balanced worksteam rotorm optimized racing stack and waterproof preciSensor system. The motors comply with rules set forward by IFMAR, EFRA, ROAR, JMRCA, BRCA & DMC.

Source: Nosram [nosram.com]

June 25, 2013

Patrick Hofer takes 4wd at Swiss Rd3

Patrrick Hofer takes 4wd at Swiss Rd3

Round 3 of the Swiss electric offroad nationals were run last weekend in Obernau (Switzerland) on a multi-surface track combining Astroturf, carpet and wood. On Saturday Associated/Reedy driver Patrick Hofer started showing his domination in the 4wd practice and was a lap ahead of 2nd in qualifying, taking the TQ spot in the 4wd class. In 2wd he placed his B4.2 2nd. During the finals it started to rain so some drivers saw a chance for the win but Patrick’s B44.2 seemed unbeatable on the slippy track and so he won both finals and secured the overall win in 4wd modified ahead of Peter Forster (Yokomo) in 2nd and Patrick Vogt (Durango) in 3rd. In 2wd modified he finished 2nd.

Thanks to Patrick Hofer for the report.

June 25, 2013

Wild Turbo Fan cooling fans

Overtake RC Wild Turbo Fans

Wild Turbo Fan have announced their new range of cooling fans for RC cars. Available in a wide range of powers and sizes, there is a 25mm ESC Fan (RPM 20000 @ 7.2V) with dual ball bearings, a 30mm motor fan (RPM 22000-24000 @8.4V) in deluxe or economy version, 30mm Twin Fans (RPM 22000-24000 @8.4V) with a single connection for both fans and finally a 40mm motor fan (RPM 15000 @ 8.4V) with either ball bearings or bushings.

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June 16, 2013

Rheinard wins, title to be decided at Hudy Arena

Rheinard wins in Austria, title to be decided at Hudy Arena

Marc Rheinard has won the penultimate round of the Yokomo Euro Touring Series ahead of Ronald Volker meaning that the two great rivals will battle it out for the overall title at the season finale at the Hudy Arena in Slovakia next month. After the chaos of Leg 2, the closing race in Traiskirchen was a much calmer affair with Top Qualifier Rheinard seeing off the close attention of Yokomo drivers Yannic Prumper and Volker to take the leg and the overall win which he needed to keep his title hopes alive.

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June 14, 2013

Much More Cell Master Double Accel charger

Much More Racing introduce their latest high performance charger in the form of the Cell Master Double Accel. The device offers two fully independent 100W outputs for up to 10A charging rates with 1S to 6S LiPo and 1 to 17 cell NiMH battery packs and it comes with a black backlit display, multi-button menu operation and internal balancers. Temperature controlled fans keep the charger cool during charging and discharging and the compatibility with Much More’s CTX Link system allows firmware updates when needed. The charger can be coupled to the Power Master World Edition 2 Evo using optional parts and is available soon.

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