February 23, 2024
…on! I’ll be racing for the brand focusing on developing the current SRX8 GT ‘23 and SRX8 GTE ‘23, alongside with Michael and the team. Furthermore, I’ll start racing in the “queen class” too with the brand new Viper 990 EVO. This is a very big opportunity for both me and the brand because as a friend of mine told me “we walked down the same road for many years, and now maybe the time is right for us to work together”. Thank to Joaquin De Soto, Stef Helvensteijn and all team Serpent for making it happen! Source: Serpent [serpent.com]…
February 23, 2024
New from US brand Exotek Racing are their Grip-Lock handles for use with 1/4″ MIP style speed bits to combine the best of both worlds for the ultimate hex tool. The over sized grips makes for easy and stress free wrench sessions and we all know the legendary quality of the MIP hex tips. Available in the 4 most popular wrench sizes. 1.5 (Silver), 2.0 (Red), 2.5 (Blue) and 3.0mm (Yellow), they are machined from billet 7075 aluminium. The tactical style machined colour coded handles have a 1/4″ mounting base to attach MIP Speed Tips (gen1 and gen2) or any…
February 23, 2024
In a busy week of releases from Hobbywing, they have announced their new QuicRun 10BL120 G2 sensored and brushless ESC for 1:10 Touring Cars/Buggies/Drift Cars. Simple to operate, with a wide range of protection, the cost-effective new 10BL120 G2 takes the outstanding quality and durability of proven Hobbywing platforms and makes it even easier to use and setup. The BEC’s continuous output current has been upgraded from 3A to 4A, and the output voltage is now 6V/7.4V adjustable. The 10BL120 G2 features adjustable electronic timing with up to 32 degrees of electronic timing available. QuicRun 10BL120 G2 Specification Cont./Peak Current…
February 22, 2024
New from servo manufacturer AGFRC is the A66FHLW 60KG 4-Pole BLS Low Profile Servo. The 4 pole brushless motor is known for more power and to be stronger and gives you more torque when used so AGFRC have created a servo around. The A66FHLW 60KG 0.100s 8.4V HV digital programmable 25T low profile servo has a full AL6061T6 Aluminium CNC Case, high strength steel gears, smooth Dual Ball bearing, a high precision IP67 waterproof magnetic sensor and a 8.4V HV Digital Programmable Circuit. With programmable features, this servo offers versatility and adaptability to different application requirements. Users can program parameters…
February 22, 2024
…important races after the World Championships, when he races at the legendary TITC in Bangkok next week (Feb 29-Mar 3rd). As part of the build up to our coverage of the TITC, which is presented by Hobbywing, we have an feature coming with Ryan about the race and the journey to becoming racing’s newest touring car manufacturer. On his own personal Facebook page Maker also posted about the announcement. ‘Today I realise the coming to fruition of a lifelong dream! Thanks to the incredible support we’ve had for RC MAKER over the past 6 years, we are in a position…
February 22, 2024
Hobbywing has announced their new XeRun 2848 sensored and brushless motor. With three different KV ratings of 2800KV, 4000KV and 4600KV, the motor is suitable for 1:14, 1:12th onroad and offroad vehicles. Compared to motors of equal size and specifications, XeRun 2848 power output is up by to 15%. The maximum efficiency of the motor is 6% higher and the internal temperature is approximately 20°C lower. The motor has a very low speed start up, offering extremely smooth and linear throttle response. The mechanical timing can be adjustable between 20-40° degrees. Source: Hobbywing [hobbywing.com]…
February 22, 2024
…experience the speed and excitement of real life. The coach mode helps users pass on skills effortlessly, while the head tracking functionality immerses users in the action. The function of customising channel names is added, which makes display more intuitive and allows users to easily understand the function of each channel in real-time. NB4+ supports the entire series of FlySky i-BUS2 devices, as well as Hobbywing (XeRun Axe R2 Combo) and Power HD (GTS-3, GTS-5, GTS-6, GTS-7). It supports remote parameter adjustment at the transmitter end, with multiple and comprehensive parameters adjustable to meet various usage demands. Finally the brand-new…
February 21, 2024
…released its own 3D printed bumper for their BD12/11 platforms of 1:10 Electric Touring Car. It features a 3D-designed honeycomb structure for lightweight construction and minimal weight with the flexible material made to be moderately strong and easily resists body deformation due to aero-dynamic drag. It has significant functional advantages over standard urethane bumpers. Air flowing into the underside of the chassis during driving is drawn into the body from the underside of the bumper, thereby reducing chassis lift and enhancing the sense of ground contact. This tends to improve steering traceability and stability in high-speed corners. Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]…
