September 27, 2012

Yeah Racing Hackmoto Evo BL motors

Yeah Racing have introduced their range of Hackmoto Evo sensored brushless motors, an ideal brushless motor for elementary to intermediate RC hobby drivers. The new adjustable timing will allow you to have smooth low,  mid power kick, or overall smooth power. Available in five different windings from 8.5T to 21.5T.

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September 25, 2012

Speed Passion Revention Pro ESC

Speed Passion is proud to introduce the Revention Pro brushless speed controller. The controller features an all new, in-house designed, 140A unit for increased power delivery and smoothness while the unique intercooler design allows the ESC to run 20 percent cooler in temperature compared to previous models. The brand new ground up design features a full aluminium body case which provides maximum surface area to dissipate heat from the ESC. Included comes a programming card to adjust all of the important parameters while the speedo itself comes programmed with six individual modes for modified, stock, crawler and drift applications. Available soon will be optional Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules to program the controller via smart phone.

Source: Speed Passion [speedpassion.net]


September 25, 2012

Thunder Power 1S 6800mAh 65C LiPo battery

Thunder Power announce the 1S 6800mAh 65C Advanced Energy Series LiPo battery pack for Oval and 1/12th carpet racing. Made to deliver more power and to run cooler the pack weights 150g and is 2C chargeable. Sporting dimensions of 92.5×46.5×18.5mm it comes with 4mm bullet-type connectors and is available from early October.

Source: Thunder Power [thunderpowerrc.com]


September 18, 2012

Team Orion Vortex R10 & R8 waterproof ESCs

Team Orion have released waterproof versions of their popular Vortex R10 & R8 speed controllers. The Vortex R10 WP comes in a 45A, 60A & 100A, and is a high-performance sensorless electronic speed controller for multiple disciplines. The Vortex R10 WP ESCs can be used with LiPo batteries with 2 and 3 cells and motors up to 6000KV. The Vortex R8 WP is a high-performance sensorless electronic speed controller designed for 1/8 scale cars and can be used with LiPo batteries with 2 to 4 cells and motors up to 6000KV. All the WP ESC’s electronics are coated in a special resin and the carbon look hardcase and power switch are sealed using rubber seals. This means that the ESC is totally waterproof and can safely be submerged in the water.

View the R8 WP speedo here


September 14, 2012

Novak Pulse brushless racing ESC

Novak have introduced the Pulse brushless racing ESC with X-Drive. This pure, sensor-based brushless pro racing ESC is designed to accommodate the high-end demands of any and all heavy-duty 2S LiPo racing applications, from modified touring to open 4×4 SCT. The Pulse is a ground-up firmware re-design to a proven, race-winning hardware platform, for ultra-reliability. The Pulse features Novak’s new Super-Tuner interface for the fastest set-up changes with the simplest & most adjustable menu system to-date, Xtra-Timing that adds the maximum possible timing advance at full-throttle for unbelievable top speeds, and Novak’s X-Drive for ultimate performance. Also standard is the most robust built-in 5 Amp BEC on the market, and ultra-duty 12G power wire.

Source: Novak [teamnovak.com]


September 12, 2012

Roche Silverback Power Neutron series motors

Roche have released their new Silverback Power “Neutron Series” Competition brushless motors. Available in 4.0T, 4.5T, 10.5T, 13.5T, 17.5T this new generation brushless motor offer more torque, more power and more speed. Featuring high power, bullet style, high current plug in connector system and a new adjustable high motor timing, from 11 to 20 degrees as standard. The new motor timing system allows you to have smooth low, mid power and punch, or an overall linear power band. The hard coated aluminium motor can and multi vent design offers increased motor cooling and maximum performance.

Source: Roche [roche.hk]


September 8, 2012

ORCA VX1 single cell ESC

ORCA have announced their first competition level 1/12 (1S) On-Road ESC. Introducing the VX1, it is dedicated to the 1 cell market and is based on the successful VX ESC. Launching the VX1 with ORCA’s new Ver3.0 software makes this On-Road ESC one of the most linear while delivering exceptional power. Giving the on-road driver the same adjustability and feel that 2S drivers have been enjoying for so many years, bringing 1S racing to a new level.

Source: ORCA [orcarc.com]


September 5, 2012

Team Orion Carbon Pro XS LiPo pack

Team Orion introduce their Carbon Pro XS 95mm shorty LiPo battery pack. Build from 90C cells the hardcase battery pack is ideal for the new breed of 2WD off-road vehicles as well as all on-road cars that benefit from a short and lightweight battery pack.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]