August 3, 2020

Hobbywing QuicRun Fusion BL crawler system

Coming from Hobbywing is their new QuicRun Fusion BL integrated speed controller 540-class motor for crawlers and trail trucks. The system combines a powerful 540-class brushless motor and with a multi-functional speed controller system in a single housing, ensuring a low weight and compact design. A selectable, intelligent torque and RPM control system maintains the torque and RPM level of the vehicle uphill, downhill, under load and in virtually every other condition, making vehicle control a lot simpler even in challenging terrains. The FOC Field-oriented Control system provided exceptional low-speed torque and control while ensuring super-silent motor action. In addition the system is IP-67 water and dust-proof for go-everywhere capabilities. Drag and parking brake functions as well as an electronic switch add to the impressive features list. The motor and speedo system is usable for most 1/10th scale crawlers and trail truck that accept 64mm long 36mm diameter motors and it is available in 1200kV and 1800kV variants.

Source: Hobbywing [hobbywing.com]


July 30, 2020

Revtech XFactor oil slick titanium screw kit

Trinity have introduced the new Revtech oil slick titanium screw kit for the use with the XFactor brushless motors. While looking the part, the non-magnetic fasteners can also increase the overall RPM and performance of the motor due to not interfering the the magnetic field of the rotor, making them a great addition especially to stock motors. The set includes six screws and it will hit stores soon.

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July 23, 2020

Reedy SC480X brushed crawler speed controller

Associated Electrics have introduced the new Reedy SC480X brushes crawler speed controller. Trail tested and proven, the speedo is a simple to use, economical, and powerful ESC for trail truck and crawler enthusiasts. Excellent forward/reverse/brake feel, a wide range of adjustability, and robust hardware make the SC480X suitable for both trail truck and crawler applications. The pre-programmed default ESC settings work very well in most situations, but if owners want access to additional settings for fine-tuning, they can do so using optional Program Card #27034.

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July 9, 2020

LCG Racing battery voltage checker

Coming from LCG Racing is their new LiPo battery voltage checker. The handy device allows for quick and convenient voltage checking, ensuring pilots never mix up charged and used packs in the rush minutes before a run. The voltage checker comes pre-wired with stepped 4mm/5mm connectors making it compatible with most bullet-type connector LiPo batteries on the market. It is capable of measuring a wide voltage range of 2.4V to 26V and it is available with a red, green or blue display from now on.

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July 9, 2020

R1 Wurks V16 Drag Racing Tuned 3.5T & 4.5T motors

Coming from R1 Wurks are their new V16 Drag Racing Tuned 4.5T 7500kv & 3.5T 9000kv motors. For the past few months, R1 Wurks been testing and gathering datalogs using their Digital 3 ESC, from some of the fastest RC drag racers around the U.S.. That amount of data allowed the company to understand the need for efficient power conversion, with the goal of generating the most power while controlling the amp draw to a minimum. With that goal in mind, R1 Wurkd created a line of custom built motors set for different budgets to make the most bang for the buck. Our base tune starts with the Drag Racing Tuned variant and upgrades go all the way up to the All Out Build. The full build comes with winding resistance measurements, rotor magnetic data sheet, sensor alignment, hand picked stator, full titanium screw kit pro installed and the gold standard in ceramic bearings, all pro installed. Other builds include hand-picked stators, aligned sensors and hand-picked stators, as well as aligned sensors, hand-picked stators and titanium screw kits. Full details can be found on R1 Wurks’ website here.

Source: R1 Wurks [r1wurks.com]


July 8, 2020

Team Raffee Co. 11.1V 4000mAh LiPo battery pack

Team Raffee Co. have added a new 11.1V 3S 4000mAh softcase LiPo battery to their lineup. The battery is made using high-quality Graphene technology 45C cells for high power output and it come pre-wired with XT60 or T-type connectors and an industry-standard balancer port. The pack measures 139x47x25mm, making it a direct fit for the battery compartments of most of today’s trail trucks and crawlers.

Source: Team Raffee Co. [teamraffeeco.com]


July 3, 2020

Muchmore Hybrid Duo charger carrying bag

Made specifically for the Hybrid Duo charger is Muchmore’s new carrying bag. The soft case bag is made of grey fabric and it not only allows for safe and convenient carrying of the charger, it also has room for a LiPo safety bag and an extra pocket for the manual. The zipped bag is decorated with a red, black and white Muchmore logo and sports a sturdy handle for convenient carrying.

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July 3, 2020

SMJ wireless charger set Ver.2

Coming from SMJ is their new Ver.2 wireless charger set for the use with the Sanwa M17 radio system. The charger allows to wirelessly charge the M17 transmitter, making for less hassle and a cleaner pit space. Beside charging transmitters, the device is also usable with wireless charging compatible smartphones, tablets and so on. The charger is available in white or black colour and it comes without the necessary USB AC adapter.

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