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July 30, 2007

Hot Bodies IB4200 VR-1X cells

Hot Bodies have announced that they will soon start selling their new matched Intellect based IB4200 VR-1X cells, which provide lots of power and are also very reliable. The matched cells come sold in 3 different versions, the Competition type which as the name suggests is suited to the highest level of racing, the Racing type which is a good all round cell and the HG version which is a basic matched cell. Sold in packs of 6 cells, expect to see them available in August.

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July 28, 2007

Novak Sintered 13mm Tuning Rotor

Novak have introduced this sintered 13mm tuning rotor that has been designed to alter the feel and experience of driving a Novak motor, and offers a new dimension of tunability. With a slightly larger diameter and improved magnetic material, the rotor can withstand a higher temperature threshold, improving its durability while also increasing the natural drag brake and opening up the motor’s gearing window to improve drivability. The Sintered 13mm Tuning Rotor is compatible with the Novak Velociti-series, SS Pro-series brushless motors and any Novak 540-size brushless motors with an oversized front end bell bearing.

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July 24, 2007

Much More Hara matched IB4200 cells

Much More Hara matched cells

Much-More have released these IB4200 Atsushi Hara Special matched VR-1X WC cells and as with the same type cells made available yesterday by Morotech, these are best suited for stock racing. Sold in a pack of 6 they are expected to have an average voltage of 1.25+ @ 35 amp discharge and a 0560sec runtime. Available now.

Source: Pit Work [pitwork.co.kr]

July 23, 2007

Morotech matched IB4200 WC cells

Morotech of Japan have released 3 new types of Dragon matched IB4200 VR-1X World champion cells. Featuring super high voltage, these cells are particularly suited to stock racing, and in particular the new sports class that is being run this year in Japan, and so these cells are all recognised by the JMRCA for this class. Sold in packs of 6, the different types range from the super powerful to the not so powerful but with more runtime. Available end of this month.

Source: Morotech [morotech.jp]

July 23, 2007

Nosram Matrix Evo 07 – oOple review

Nosram Matrix Evolution 2007 - oOple review

The Nosram Matrix Evolution 2007 was released back in February and and is essentially the red version of the LRP Sphere brushless speed controller. Our site partners oOple have done one of their great build reviews, or in this case install reviews, which includes an in depth in-depth installation steps as well as his opinions after running it in his Tamiya 501X. As a bonus there is also a review of the Nosram Storm Evolution brushless motor, which he uses to test the speedo.

Read the full review here.

Source: oOple [oople.com]

July 22, 2007

Multiplex Equalizer 5505

Multiplex have announced that they have started selling the Equalizer 5505 polymer battery balance guard. Simply connect this balancer between the charger and the LiPo cells and it will ensure the safe, complete and correct charging, and discharging, of your LiPo cells. Suitable for charging up to 5A and discharging at 500mA, the Equalizer also has an automatic sensor to shut off in the event of overcharging or overdischarging.

Source: Multplex [hitecrcd.co.jp]

July 22, 2007

Kose Yokomo Max brush setter

There seems to be new brush setters coming out all the time and today we have a new one from Kose for use Yokomo Max motors. Coming in anodised blue, it looks almost identical to the version released last month by Much More, and as expected it does all the things you expect a brush setter to do. Coming with a 7.8mm cutter it allows you to cut your brushes in 0.0, 0.3 & 0.5mm offsets.

Source: Kose [www.kose-rc.com]

July 21, 2007

OFNA Digipeak 3 charger

OFNA Racing have introduced a new addition to their range of chargers with the introduction of the OFNA Digipeak 3. Suitable for charging NiMH and NiCd as well as LiPo cells, this AC/DC powered unit is very affordably priced compared to similarly equipped chargers. Suitable for charging 1-14 cell NiCd and NiMH batteries and 1-4 cell LiPo batteries, the rate can be adjusted in 0.1A increments between 0.3A – 5A, while the 2-line / 16 character LCD display keeps you informed of what is happening. The Digipeak 3 also features a 2-amp discharger.

Source: RCCA [radiocontrolzone.com]