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May 15, 2014

Hacker TopFuel 2000mAh LiPo receiver battery

German company Hacker introduce the new straight-type TopFuel 2000 Eco-rX LiPo receiver battery pack for nitro vehicles. Using standard 2/3A straight pack dimensions the battery is build from 2000mAh cells and it comes prewired with red BEC plug and a compact EHR balancer port. The pack is usable for all applications that require a straight-type receiver pack and ideal to power the latest breed of high-voltage compatible servos.

Source: Hacker [hacker-motor.com]

May 14, 2014

Team Orion Vortex R10.1 brushless speed controller

Seen for the first time at this year’s Nuremberg International Toyfair Team Orion’s latest competition 1/10th scale speed controller is about to hit the market. The Vortext R10.1 is the follow-up model of the successful R10 and features a new case design with a new-shape heatsink, a slightly redesigned black-colour case, a rubber cap to close the empty sensor port when needed and also all-black receiver and switch wires. Inside the 2S-compatible R10.1 sports new hardware for a lower internal resistance and increased current load capacities. The firmware also received an update for added punch in “boosted” stock classes while offering improved overall drivability to make for even smoother throttle response. We understand that the controller becomes available very soon.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

May 14, 2014

WRC F-One ‘014 kit & STX option parts

WRC F-One '014 kit & STX option parts

Italian company WRC Racing introduce their latest formula 1 kit in the form of the F-One ‘014 as well as new option parts for the STX touring car. Starting with the kit, information about the exact features are not available yet but looking at the renderings the car received quite a makeover compared to its predecessor with new front suspension parts that now feature vertical lower and horizontally mounted upper pivot balls, the steering is of a single bellcrank design with the steering links sitting very low as does the bellcrank thanks to a special design where the servo links attach from above while the actual steering lever sits below in a mid-deck. The main chassis place is cut from carbon fibre and very short, compared to the usual designs as the front of the chassis is made up by a separate parts that houses a low-profile steering servo and the steering assembly. The battery compartment takes a 2S shorty pack and the rear motor pod also looks redesigned but we have to await official information on the full features.

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May 13, 2014

Intellect 6000mAh square LiPo battery pack

Designed to replace a standard 2S saddle pack with a single ‘square’ battery is this new 6000mAh 90C pack from Intellect. Eliminating the need for a connecting wire and reducing the number of internal connections, power output and efficiency are improved. 4mm sockets with access from both sides and a 2mm balance port allows users to balance charge the battery in the same manner as stick and shorty batteries.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

May 13, 2014

Spec-R R1 hard suspension parts

Spec-R introduce hard suspension parts for the R1 1/10th electric touring car. Available now are a carbon fibre reinforced C-hub set, a front steering knuckle and rear hub set as well as a suspension arm set made from the same material. The parts are a direct replacement for the stock items and come in handy when running on high-bite tracks or in hot ambient temperatures as they tend to flex less resulting in a more precise feeling of the car.

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May 13, 2014

Vizon 3D printed TC rear wings

Previously 3D printing techniques, or rapid prototyping, was used to built mock-up products too brittle for on-track use but with improving materials 3D printed parts become usable “in action” too. A good example is the Vizion touring car rear wing made by a company called Shapeways. U.S. on-road legend Josh Cyrul introduced the Vizon branded wings to the public with the 190mm TC wing being available as a high and medium downforce version, both greatly improve the overall grip and stability of car. The wing comes white and in a slightly grainy finish and it has to be painted not only to match the body’s colour but also to make for more flexibility and durability as the porous material soaks up the paint. We understand that more Vizon products will surface very soon with several 1/12th scale rims and option parts being in the making.

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May 11, 2014

Futaba T4PX telemetry radio system

Futaba introduce the T4PX, the company’s latest top-of-the-foodchain radio system. Offering a completely new design compared to the 4PK series, the transmitter is around 15g lighter than the 4PKS-R with an aluminium frame being part of the body to make for a more rigid structure. The 2.4GHz radio makes use of Futaba’s T-FHSS, S-FHSS and FASST-C2 transmitting systems with the T-FHSS system response being 30 percent faster compared to the 4PKS-R’s. Incorporated into the case is a QVGA 3.5 TFT colour screen that allows to monitor all of the radio’s software features such as the the comprehensive mixing and telemetry functions. For sanctioned races all telemetry functions can be disabled. It is understood that the radio will become available by August.

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May 10, 2014

Gravity RC G-Spec asphalt & carpet tyres

Gravity RC introduce their new G-Spec touring car tyres. Coming pre-glued as Type A asphalt or Type C carpet tyre, they make use of beefy wheels that are made from a blend of plastic which includes polycarbonate to be durable and very true. The tyres have already had success by being the tyre of choice for the “Mile High Indoor Champs” event. The tyres are easily distinguishable with the appropriate markings moulded on the sidewall and they are available now.

Source: Gravity RC [teamgravityrc.com]