February 1, 2011
The 50th installment in the Xray column from Xray owner and chief designer Juraj Hudy is now online. In this months column, Juraj goes further in depth into the design, prototype and production of the new RX8 1/8th scale chassis which is expect to be officially unveiled on Thursday of this week. Early in 2009 I started with a ‘blank sheet’ in the computer, but with a very clear idea what I wanted to achieve. First of all I did not want to design anything revolutionary; in high performance model racing car design if you want to have a competitive…
January 29, 2011
…– Overload protection – Over-voltage protection – Over-power protection – 100% full load burn-in test Specifications: – Input Voltage: 110-120V – Output Voltage: 12 – 30V DC (+/- 5%) – Wattage: 1000W – Current: 33A @ 30V / 40A @ 12V – Frequency: 47 / 64Hz – AC inrush current: Cold start: 60A @ 100% – Output Connections: o (1) High output 40 amp 4mm banana plug/binding post output o (4) 16 amp switched 4mm banana plug outputs o (1) 500mAh USB output – Size (LxWxH): 305 x 191 x 108mm – Weight: 5.9 lbs. (2.67kg) Source: A-Main Hobbies [amainhobbies.com]…
January 21, 2011
…6V/3A output with 3.0-7.4V voltage, for unbeatable on-track performance. Features – Improved, tougher specs: improved soft- and hardware for maximum reliability – USB software updateability: benefit from all the latest performance improvements and updates available at www.NOSRAM.com – Dual xps.mod software: independent adjustment of “feel” and “boost” for maximum flexibility for all classes and motors – SuperBEC: a true BEC revolution! constant 6V/3A output with 3.0V to 7.4V batteries. No receiver battery with 1S LiPo needed – Revolutionary smart-temp-readout-system 3 smartCell system 2 (3.0V to 7.4V input voltage) – Extra small size: 30.5x33x21mm – Full contact cooling Source: Nosram [nosram.com]…
January 19, 2011
…track, with current European Champion Lee Martin, former champions Marc Rheinard, Hupo Honigl & Jorn Neumann, last weekend’s Petit RC race winner Paul Bradby along with Swedish stars Viktor Wilck and David Ronnefalk already confirming they will travel to Tomelilla for the April 1-3 event. 1:10 2WD & 4WD Buggy along with 2WD Short Course Truck will make up the ‘Euro Offroad Series’ programme with full details of the race format, rules and information on travelling to the Sweden to be announced over the coming days. In the meantime all enquiries can be directed to Uwe Rheinard at – uwe.rheinard@t-online.de….
January 14, 2011
…more – Fully-adjustable charge capacity limit, per cell end voltage and low voltage cutoff settings for all chemistries to maximize safety, charge and discharge performance – Durable and compact aluminum case with dual computer-controlled cooling fans and a large, class-leading and easy-to-read 48-character blue backlit LCD screen – Wide input voltage range from 10.5-28.0V for higher efficiency and power output when using 24.0-28.0V power supplies – Adjustable output power distribution per port, input power current limiting and low voltage cutoff settings to maximize performance while also protecting the charger and input power supply – Future firmware updates can be downloaded…
January 7, 2011
…and durability. They mold their own cases, layup the lithium polymer chemical and assemble the cells to produce race winning packs that out perform all others, on the track and on the test machines. Unlike the many sticker manufactures that simply re-label some off the shelf LiPo cell, they make performance batteries, not just decals. The new line-up includes a 6300mAh 50C 3.7V 1S pack, a 5600mAh 65C 3.7V 1S pack, a 5600mAh 65C 7.4V 2S pack and finally a low price 6100mAh 55C pack which is pre wired with deans connector. All packs are ROAR approved. Source: CRC [teamcrc.com]…
January 7, 2011
Team Durango have informed us that US racer Ryan Lutz, the man who was setting some of the fastest laps at last November’s World Championships, has signed a 10 year deal with the company. I am extremely excited today to have forged a long term contract with Team Durango. Originally we agreed, in principle, to work together until the end of the 2010 season and we would talk longer term come December. Another thing this offered was the chance to really test the DNX408 and get to know the company before making any decisions. This is why I am so…
January 5, 2011
…Kyle has ever driven. We put the Durango through its paces over the course of a 4 hour test session, and the car was faultless. I made two minor changes, ‘that’s it’ over a 4 hour test session – unbelievable. There were a lot of jaws dropping once they realized who was driving this insanely quick DNX408. Kyle was totally over the moon with his new car and can’t wait for the season to start.” Kyle is now part of a formidable team, joining Renaud Savoya, Elliot Boots, Ryan Lutz and Hupo Honigl to name a few. Source: Durango [team-durango.com]…
