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January 23, 2018

Power Star PS-540 brushed crawler motor

Coming from Power Star is the new PS-540 brushed crawler motor series. Designed exclusively for rock crawlers and trail trucks, the motor features high-torque magnets for strength, heat resistance and perfect throttle feel while hard brushes ensure a long life of the brushes and commutator. Other features include dual ball bearings, end bell heatsinks, gold-plated solder tabs, and adjustable timing. The motor is available in 27T, 35T and 45T specification.

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January 21, 2018

Castle Creations Sidewinder 4 BL speed controller

Castle Creations have introduced the fourth generation of their popular Sidewinder brushless speed controller, the Sidewinder 4. The all- new and improved ESC builds upon Castle’s most popular platform – the Sidewinder 3. The the fourth generation is the first platform running Cryo-Drive technology which reduces operating temperatures in all applications as it is a combination of software enhancements and precision fluid dynamics. The new case is designed specifically for maximum airflow from the huge 30mm fan included with the Sidewinder 4. These changes result in cooler ESC temperatures, increased runtime and power handling. All of these improvements mean drivers can gear more aggressively for more speed and harder/longer runs. The speedo is still waterproof and compatible with the optional Castle Link USB programmer. The speed controller is available separately or as combo package with a range of 14xx series motors.

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January 19, 2018

Motiv Defy Grey Graphene LiHV range

Coming from Motiv is their new Defy Grey Graphene LiHV battery range. Available are four specifications including an 8400mAh standard size pack of 329g, a 6000mAh low centre of gravity standard pack of 265g, a 5000mAh shorty of 202g, and an 8200mAh 1S shorty of 150g for 1-cell applications. All are made of high-quality +100C high-voltage LiPo cells and the 2S packs feature 5mm bullet-type connectors while the 1S pack utilises 4mm tubes.

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January 18, 2018

Dash AI Pro competition speed controller

Arrowmax have introduced the Dash AI Pro competition brushless speed controller for 1/10th scale applications. The speedo makes use of a machined aluminium heatsink design case in two-tone colouring and it features a 32-bit micro controller, a high-voltage 30mm turbo fan, and an adjustable 6V to 7.4V BEC system allows to utilise standard or high voltage servos. Interchangeable ABC motor terminal assignment allow to custom configure the wire layout for cleaner wiring without crossing cables and the ESC is widely programmable using an optional programming device.

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January 12, 2018

Black edition MyLaps transponders

Team Associated have introduced black edition MyLaps lap counting transponders. The Hybrid (2-wire) transponder is the same size and features many of the same specs as the RC4 transponder, but it is backwards compatible with older decoder boxes. This transponder does not support car ID numbers. It is compatible with all AMBrc2 decoder boxes and MyLaps RC3 and RC4 decoder boxes. The RC4 (3-wire) transponder is the latest in the line of transponders from MyLaps. The RC4 transponder supports car ID numbers so you can have the same transponder number in all your cars, with a different ID for each. The RC4 transponder also gives additional telemetry data such as voltage to the transponder and transponder temperature each time the loop is crossed. This transponder will only work on RC4 decoder boxes with version 4 firmware or higher.

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January 8, 2018

Muchmore LiPo battery pack for CTXWP tyre warmer

Made for their recently introduced CTXWP tyre warmer unit is Muchmore’s new 4200mAh 11.1V LiPo battery pack. The softcase battery is a direct fit and it allows to use the tyre warmer without mains power, something that is helpful if drivers opt to heat their car’s tyres outside of their pit space. The battery come pre-wired and it can be charged within the CTXWP main unit and without detaching the pack.

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January 4, 2018

Reedy Zappers SG competition LiHV battery packs

Team Associated have introduced their all-new Reedy Zappers SG LiHV battery packs. Their silicon graphene construction lowers internal resistance, increases voltage output, reduces operating temperatures, and improves cycle-life. Zappers SG batteries are available in low-profile (LP) stick and shorty versions as well as a 1S version designed for 1/12th scale and other classes that require the use of a 1S battery. A 7.6 nominal voltage means that with a suitable charger, the battery can be safely charged to 4.35V/cell. However, even when the typical 4.2V/cell charging limit is enforced, Zappers SG still offers a significant advantage thanks to a flatter discharge curve, which results in more voltage deeper into the race. A high-quality, durable hard case helps prevent damage while embedded socket connectors keep power-robbing resistance to a minimum. A charge lead and male ESC connectors are included.

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January 4, 2018

Trinity team logo shrink wrap set

Coming from Trinity is an assorted 5-piece set of shrink wraps decorated with Trinity team logos. They are ideal for charge leads or vehicle cable management and measure 45×20.25mm. Included in the set are Trinity, LiPo Factory, Revtech, Monster and White Carbon branded shrink wrap tubes.

Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]