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New for 2023 from SMC Racing is a line-up of 1/10 and 1/8 ZTW Beast PRO G2 ESCs. Designed for high performance, both of their new ESCs feature 32-bit controllers, high power FETs, as well as Bluetooth programming. Here are more highlights- * Full aluminum case and heat sink design * Highly adjustable driving parameters * 32-bit microprocessor can support more powerful processing [...]
Over at Team Corally they are now showcasing their line-up of ESC and motor Cooling Fans. The folks at Corally take performance seriously and their cooling fan line-up is no different. With sizes ranging from 25mm up to 40mm, Corally has a fan for nearly any application. Also, select fans in the line-up are made with an aluminum housing for [...]
New from Hobbywing is the QuicRun WP 1080 G2 Brushed ESC. Waterproof to the IP67 standard, the 1080 is a great choice for your next 1/10th scale off-road build. Here are the highlights- * Motor direction is switchable in real time by using idle channel on transmitter * Four different running modes available * Adjustable drag brake in real time * Temperature control upgrade * [...]
Over at Hobbywing they have announced new EZRun Max 10 G2 Power Systems. Each power system comes with the new Max 10 G2 ESC, plus a powerful Hobbywing brushless motor. Here are more highlights- * Ideal for 1/10th scaled vehicles * Choice of different motor sizes and kV ratings * ESC can be used with sensored or non-sensored brushless motors * ESC rated for [...]
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, [...]
Over at Spektrum they have announced a pair of new Firma 70A Brushed Smart ESC Motor Combos. These brushed combos make it easy to replace your stock RTR electronics with a quick upgrade. Here are the highlights- * Waterproof ESC * Designed for use in 1/10th sized vehicles * Suitable for both off and on-road * Choice of 15 or 35 turn rebuildable brushed [...]
An external BEC is a nifty little device that I recently realised I use too often. Maybe you do as well? My Bomber, Yeti and SCX10III all have one, added by way of default thinking as I was setting up the electronics on them. I had read that it’s a good thing, and so added one to every car without [...]
New from Castle Creations is the Hydra XLX2 Brushless Boat ESC. Designed for serious power and adjustability, the Hydra XLX2 has what it takes for serious performance on the water. Check out these highlights- * Based off of Castle’s proven Mamba XLX2 surface ESC * CRYO-DRIVE technology * Aux-wire functionality for on-the-fly adjustments * Data logging * Incredibly adjustable * Designed for boats up to 50″ [...]
New from Hobbywing is the EzRun Mini28 Brushless ESC. The Mini28 is sized for 1/28th scaled micro crawlers, as well as other micro scaled vehicles. Check out these highlights- * Scale – 1/28th * Works with sensored brushless motors * Waterproof – No * Continuous & Peak Current – 30A/80A * Maximum Cell Count – 2S LiPo * BEC Output – 6V/7.4V @ 3.5 amps * Programming [...]
Coming soon from Futaba is the MC971CR Brushless ESC. Futaba has been a leader in the rc industry for decades and their new MC971CR is filled with performance. Here are the highlights- * Torque control function * Supports wireless communication with T10PX/T7PX/T7XC/T4PM * With a supporting Futaba radio, you can set ESC control functions from radio * Working voltage – 6.0 to 8.4 volts [...]
Over at Reedy they have announced a Brushed SC500X ESC as well as a Sport 550 15T 3-Slot Motor. Both of these units have been used in AE’s RTRs before and have proven to be affordable, reliable performers. Here are the highlights- Reedy SC500X Brushed ESC * Max Cell Count – 3S LiPo * Motor Limit On 3S – 540/550 15T 3-slot or [...]
Coming to a hobby shop near you soon is the Yeah Racing Tritronic 4X Dual Battery, Dual Motor Brushed ESC. Designed for custom builds, or for vehicles like the Traxxas Summit, the Tritronic 4X features loads of adjustability. Check out these highlights- * Waterproof * Full aluminum case * Works with dual battery, dual brushed motored vehicles * Comes with two XT90 plugs wired [...]
Just announced by Castle Creations is the Mamba Micro X2 Brushless ESC. Designed to be the best Mamba Micro yet, the X2 can handle 1/18th, 1/14th, as well as rock crawling vehicles. Also of note, the mighty X2 can now handle up to 4S LiPo. Here are more highlights- * New data logging * Also available with a motor combo * CryoDrive allows [...]
Just announced by Hobbywing is the XeRun XR8 Plus G2S Brushless ESC. The G2S is a high-end sensored ESC that was designed for precise control, with massive amounts of adjustability. Check out these highlights- * Designed for 1/8 scale * Max Cell Count – 6S LiPo * Waterproof – No * Continuous Current – 200 amps * BEC – 6 to 8.4 volts adjustable, 6 [...]
New from Maclan Racing is the DRK 160+ TSR Edition brushless speed controller. The new Maclan was designed by drag racers for serious drag racing and comes with all the latest features for high-end racing. Here are the highlights- * All new proprietary 7-stage launch power control software * All new 70 degrees over boost turbo timing * Factory pre-soldered 10AWG wires * Upgraded [...]
