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February 16, 2008

Speed Passion Wireless Power

Speed Passion have announced details of a future product line, which they say looks set to revolutionize both gas and electric R/C racing. Their rather criptic release states:

We are proud to bring the Power of freedom, “The wireless power”. “Reduction” is one of the ways to help to protect the Earth. Imagine playing with an R/C car, boat, or soft air gun without chargers, power supplies, and extra battery packs. No more worries about battery pack quality, and chasing constant small advances in battery capability and size. Saving you time and money and developing new ideas to improve your skills in order to enjoy the pure fun of R/C.

What product they are announcing I dont know, but the picture above shows version 1.2 of the Wireless Power prototype, which looks like a speed controller with battery inputs that has a built 2.4Ghz system, judging by the aerial. Speed Passion will release more details every month in the lead up to its 2009 release date.

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February 15, 2008

Venom Racing ESC and BL Motors

Finally from Venom Racing is the release of their own line of competition brushless motor and speed controllers. The Venom 120 amp Pro Brushless ESC is compatible with all sensored and sensorless brushless 540 motors as well as all 540 brushed motors and comes supplied with a programming card to allow you to adjust up to eleven individual parameters. Featuring a high efficiency cooling system that includes an aluminium heat sink and cooling fan to keep operating temperatures in check it comes pre wired with 14 gauge wire to ensure minimal power loss, has a compact footprint and works well in on and off-road applications. Venom have also released some competition 540 BL motors which are compatible with today’s most popular sensored brushless speed control systems, including LRP and Novak. The new motors feature CNC machined aluminium cans with ventilated front end bells, dual ball bearings and integrated cooling fans for high efficiency cooling. All motors have sintered magnets, adjustable timing, easy solder wire terminals and are fully rebuildable. Venom 540 Brushless Motors are available in 13.5T, 9.5T, 8.5T, 7.5T, 6.5T*, 5.5T*, 4.5T*, 3.5T* turns. (*includes integrated cooling fan).

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February 14, 2008

Much More Cell Balancer

Seen in the 2008 catalogue from Korean company Much More is the company’s new cell balancer docking station option for use with their Silent Charger system. Using their exclusive balancing program, it claims to provide 30% quicker balancing time than current balancers on the market and can handle up to 6 cells at one time.

You can download the full 2008 Much More catalogue here (PDF).

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

February 13, 2008

Atsushi Hara Twister 2.3 ESC

Atsushi Hara Racing Products have released the latest version of their Twister Speed controller, the 2.3. Suitable for use only with brushed motors, this KO Propo made ESC features new programming software that allows the user to very accurately tune the throttle delivery as well as easily set drag brake. Other features include low voltage shut down to protect your cells from damage, while a FET ensures smooth braking.

Source: Mirage Japan [miragejapan.co.jp]

February 12, 2008

LRP Nexxt 4X & Vector Micro

We showed you these new items from LRP last week when we were taken around their stand at the toy fair, but we now have more information on the Nexxt 4X and Vector Micro brushless motor. The revolutionary LRP software in the Nexxt 4X, super lightweight sensorless brushless and brushed speedo, provides sensored driveability even without hall sensors. Providing 8 power profiles for the finest adjustment to all classes and motors, this waterproof speedo sets new benchmarks in driveability and reliability. The handwound Vector Micro brushless 370 size motor is sensorless and sports a slotless design as well as featuring sintered neodymium magnets and oversized ball bearings.

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February 12, 2008

AR Racing Electronics matched cells

AR Racing Electronics from Denmark have been in contact to promote their new line of tested and matched cells. Sold in matched packs of 4, 5 and 6 cells, the company has been set up by an electrical technician who has been racing EP competition touring cars for many years. The company have just released their first cells made from the all new Team Orion 4200 SHO EU2008. AR Racing Electronics are currently looking for European agents, so if you are interested then contact them at the link below.

Source: AR Racing [arracing.dk]

February 2, 2008

Dynamite EP1500mAh RC18 Pack

Dynamite have released the perfect add-on for the Associated range of RC18 vehicles, this new EP1500mAh Ni-MH 6-cell flat pack. The highest capacity battery currently available for these vehicles, its side-by-side configuration fits perfectly into Associated RC18T, RC18MT, RC18B and RC18R while its 1500mAh capacity provides better performance and longer run times.

Source: Dynamite [dynamiterc.com]

January 31, 2008

K-Factory TC2 Motor Cooling set

K-Factory Motor Cooling Head & Fan Set

More new items from K-Factory who have released the TC 2 motor cooling head & fan set. This is very similar to K-Factory’s TC motor cooling head we wrote about previously but it has four small screw holes in it. The addition of these screw holes allows you to install one or even two fans on top of the heat sink to blow cold air directly down onto your motor. This set comes supplied with the cooling head, 1 x fan, screws and a thermal pad.

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