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New over at Reefs RC is an 8.4V EZ-BEC. When you get into hardcore crawling, often times you’ll install a big burly servo for increased steering power. Reefs EZ-BEC makes it easy to use those beefy servos without worry of browning out. Here are the highlights- * Designed to simplify the process of adding a BEC * Makes powering your servo with [...]
New from Futaba is the MC340CR Brushed ESC. This simple, easy to use ESC has three different driving modes and can be used with Ni-MH or LiPo batteries. Here are the highlights- * Dustproof and splash proof * Compact and lightweight design * Easy to program * Forward current/peak current – 60A/360A * Reverse side current/peak current – 30A/180A * Size – 36.5 x 32.0 x [...]
Now shipping from Futaba is the GYD470 Drift Car Countersteer Gyro. Made for all you hardcore drifters out there, the gyro can also be used to help tame speed run cars, as well as bash trucks. Here are the details- * Dedicated rc drift car setting * Remote gain function and mode switching function * Integrated, compact, and light weight * Easy setup * Supports [...]
Now shipping from Reedy is the Blackbox 610R Competition ESC. Designed for high-end performance and increased durability, the 610R is ready to win at any level of competition. Check out these highlights- * Updated hardware with new tuning options * Ideal choice for 1/10 stock/spec and modified classes * CNC machined black aluminum case with integrated heat sink * Fully adjustable brake, throttle, power, [...]
Looking for a high-quality, lightweight GoPro alternative for your miniquad? The new RunCam 2 HD camera fits the bill. This mini HD camera provides high resolution video and images at 1080P @60fps or 720P @120fps. Built wth FPV racing in mind, the camera is built from RF-shielded materials to reduce RF noise from your video gear or receiver. My favorite [...]
New from the boys at TBS (Team Black Sheep) comes the Powercube multirotor stack and let me tell you… I can’t remember the last time I was this excited for a new multirotor product! The Powercube is such a brilliantly simple concept, I’m amazed that no one has thought of it yet. Simply put, it makes all of your miniquad [...]
Does your ESC need a boost in power? If so, take a look at the new Turbo Kick from Dynamite RC. The Turbo Kick can provide up to 50 amps of continuous boost for your power hungry speed controller. * LED status indicators * Uses low resistance MOSFETs * Has internal capacitor * 50 amp continuous, 100 amp burst * Waterproof * 5 to 13 volt [...]
I couldn’t help but think “Why didn’t I think of that?” when I saw this extremely practical gadget from Hammacher Schlemmer. Although not huge by any means but what an awesome concept for the RC/Cold Beverage lover in all of us? Stats say the RC COOLER will hold a dozen cans or bottles plus ice, but I am thinking probably [...]
What a couple of pleasant looking fellows, eh? We stopped by the Novak booth to take a look at their newly announced Impact brushless ESC. You can read the announcement here. While the Impact was billed in the announcement as a small ESC, we were kinda surprised at just how small it is. Tiny would be a more appropriate word. [...]
To be unveiled at the Nuremburg toy fair in a matter of hours, Tamiya have got a whole host of new vehicles to keep with current trends on the market. Theres the usual pile of updated re-releases, a couple of limited edition kits and a heap of new hopups. Here are some noteworthy releases. 1/12 Nissan Titan a DT-02 2wd chassis is [...]
Even more advanced that its predecessor, Schumacher’s Mi4CXL aims to be race winning and class leading. Durability has been improved over the Mi3 by using a tough Nickel-Teflon played shock bodies, an ultra lightweight front diff, and enlarged drive pins all around. A new sway-bar system keeps the “Soft Weave” carbon fibre chassis level, and many new 7075 aluminium parts [...]
KO Propo announced the release of their new “Kustomize It Yourself” EX-1 transmitter earlier today. Apart from the cool folding screen, it looks like any other transmitter… until you see the stick steering. A 3-part modular construction means that the transmitter is portable and very lightweight, as well as being ectremely adaptable to the preferences of the user. Very little [...]
Xtreme Racing have got some new charger stands to help your charger keep it’s cool when charging. have one on your workbench and keep an eye on your battery with ease – no more squinting to read those tiny screens! They come in several sizes, colours and even materials, so they’ll suit anyones taste, and starting at $17.99, they’ll suit [...]
Team Durango have at last unveiled the DEX408, after having teased us for many weeks. It’s packed with features, most of which are to be found on the nitro version too, such as easy-access diffs and a slimline design. The plastics are all light weight composites, and all the shiny bits are CNC machined aluminum, further aiding the already excellent weight [...]
Kyosho have revised their DBX VE 1/8 Buggy to keep up with current styles. In the DBX VE 2.0 you will find an Orion Vortex 10 motor and an all new 3s Li-Po capable RV10 EVO ESC, a slick new FHSS 2.4GHZ radio, and durable bash-proof parts such as big bore shocks and an aluminum motor mount. To top it all off, you get [...]
