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Just announced by Maclan Racing is a Bluetooth ESC Programmer. Maclan has been making quite the reputation with their high performance ESCs and now they are dropping a Bluetooth programming module to make your life easier at the track or bash spot. Here are the highlights- * Transmits data wirelessly between ESC & mobile device * Interface – Micro USB connector * Bluetooth [...]
Recently announced by Ruddog is their GPS/GNSS Speed and Performance Analyzer. This Bluetooth-controlled device will give you an in-depth look at the speed capabilities of your favorite R/C vehicles. This module, when paired with Ruddog’s Performance App, will give you details regarding overall speed, acceleration, g-force, and altitude. The unit is powered by an internal battery that can be charged via [...]
Just announced by Castle Creations is the B•LINK Bluetooth programming adapter. The new B•LINK allows you to connect wirelessly to your Castle ESC to make programming changes. Not having to hook up wires for programming saves time, plus the new B•LINK makes it easier than ever to make adjustments on your ESC with Castle’s free smart device app. * Initial release [...]
Sphero made big news yesterday with the announcement of their Ultimate Lightning McQueen. Why is it a big deal? Because, it uses next level technology. For example, it uses an LCD screen on the car to replicate Lightning McQueen’s eye movements. Then there’s a speaker that allows Lightning McQueen to speak and for sound effects. But wait, there’s more, much [...]
Here is some big news from Traxxas, their Bluetooth equipped EZ-Peak Live battery charger. Once you have installed the Traxxas EZ-Peak Live app on your iOS or Android device, you can get detailed information, you can have remote monitoring, and you can use advanced operating functions from your cell phone or tablet. This not only makes charging up a pack [...]
New from Hitec is the X4 AC Pro. The X4 Pro can be used off of household AC power, or a DC power supply or car battery. It is also beefy, with up to 300 watts of charging power when DC powered. Here are some of its other features & specs- * Four output ports * Capable of charging NiMH/NiCd/LiPo/LiFe/Lilon/LiHV/Pb cells * Can [...]
Soon, thanks to the folks at Horizon Hobby, you’ll be able to buy Sphero products from your local Horizon dealer. Ok, so you know who Horizon is, they are a major distributor to your local hobby shop and have lines like ECX, Vaterra, Blade, Losi, and Spektrum. But who is Sphero? Some of you may recognize their products from shops [...]
The latest charger from Hitec is the X4 Advanced Single Cell. The new X4 is set up to charge four AA or AAA cells and is Bluetooth compatible with your Apple or Android device. The X4 allows you to monitor the battery charger via your cell phone or tablet, a feature that can come in pretty handy. Some of the [...]
While Parrot might not be well known among hardcore rc hobbyists, they certainly make some interesting products. For the surface crowd they are known for two machines, the Rolling Spider and the Jumping Sumo. Both are capable of insane stunts and are controlled via the Bluetooth connection on your mobile device. The Spider and the Sumo are getting ready to hit [...]
The folks over at Traxxas have a new version of the TQi that connects your car to your Apple device via Bluetooth. The radio, the TQi with Traxxas Link Module, comes stand alone so you can add it to any car you please, and it also now comes standard with several popular Traxxas cars and trucks. So what’s the big deal [...]
Want to control your battery charger from your cell phone? Take a look at the new 6×80+ Bluetooth Edition battery charger from SKYRC. If you are looking for the very latest and greatest in battery charging technology, this might be it. Some of its features and specifications include- * APPS for Smart Phone (both iOS and Android)- This charger can be [...]
