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It is once again sad for us to post the closing of another iconic rc company. LRP has been in bankruptcy for several months and were not able to find a buyer for their company. On Saturday, March 31st, LRP will be closing forever. However, there is some good news to go along with all this. Newly founded Lautenbach Racing Products [...]
Coming soon from Castle Creations is the Sidewinder 4 brushless ESC. The Sidewinder 4 uses a number of software enhancements combined with improved case aerodynamics to give you an ESC that you can push harder for longer periods of time. Here are some of its highlights- * Waterproof * Non-sensored design * CRYO-DRIVE technology * 3S LiPo maximum cell count * Also available as a [...]
Have you been looking for a new brushless ESC? If so, have a look at the new Dash AI Pro from Arrowmax. Using state of the art 32 bit processors for optimal throttle feel, the Dash is designed for use on racing style sensored brushless motors. Here are some of its highlights- * Adjustable 6-7.4v BEC * Size- 41 x 36 [...]
Are you in the market for a new ESC? If so, HEXFLY has just announced four new models. Their new speed controllers feature high-spec performance and features, at a price that won’t break the bank. The HEXFLY speed controllers were manufactured by Hobbywing and are exclusively distributed by Redcat Racing. Also, all of the speed controllers are waterproof so the [...]
Shipping now from Reedy is the Blackbox 850R brushless ESC. The 850R was designed for use in 1/8th scale vehicles and has a motor limit of 3000kV on 4S. The 850R is 6S capable and comes pre-programmed with settings that work on most tracks. Pricing for the 850R is $197, it has a part number of #27007, and full details are [...]
Soon to be released by Yokomo is the Drift Spec BL-PRO4/ZERO 2 Brushless Combo Set. The set includes a BL-PRO4 electronic speed controller and your choice of a 10.5 or 13.5 Zero 2 drift spec brushless motor. These power packages were designed to give your car easy to use power, thus making it easier to hold a drift around the [...]
Recently introduced to the world by Tekin is the RS Pro 1S brushless ESC. The latest RS Pro was designed specifically to be run in 1S LiPo classes like 1/12th scale pan car and the 1/10th scale world GT class. Here are some of its highlights- * Advanced booster circuit to ensure plenty of power for servo * Same ULR platform as [...]
Ever notice how you can never have enough ESCs? Ya, us too. In our never ending quest to find the best ESC on the planet, we got with Graupner USA and asked them for a 1/10th ESC that could do it all. What we received was the GM Genius 120R +T PRO V2. The 120R is a high-end brushless ESC [...]
New from Graupner USA is a pair of air speed controllers. Both ESCs are extremely small to fit in tight spaces and sport a 5.3V 3A BEC. Designed around advanced 50 MHz Silabs processors, one is rated for 20 amps while the other is 35 amps. Both ESCs are shipping right now for your flying pleasure. The Graupner Ultra 35 A [...]
Listen up rock crawlers and scalers, Castle Creations is now promoting their Mamba Micro X Crawler Edition ESC and Brushless Combos. The Micro X Crawler Edition is easy to install with its small footprint. It also comes with 16 gauge wiring from the factory, as well as 4mm bullet connectors, thus making install a breeze. The Mamba Micro X CE is [...]
Just announced by Nick and the crew over at Maclan Racing is the MMax Pico ESC. The Pico was specifically designed for extreme stock class racing and comes loaded with features to help put you up front. A full aluminum case is used to dissipate heat and it is said to have to the best throttle and brake response in [...]
Smooth control and reliability were what Tekin’s designers were going for with the new RS Pro Black Edition ESC. The Black Edition utilizes both hardware and software changes to give you a super smooth ESC that can withstand the rigors of hardcore racing. Here are some of its highlights- * Ultra low resistance * Designed for stock and spec racing * High voltage [...]
The folks over at Graupner are serious about their speed controllers. Their latest ESC is the Genius Pro 120R +T. What is the big deal? Well, first off, it is WiFi capable, something that can help make it super easy to use. It also sports real-time telemetry for you drivers that want all the data you can get. The 120R [...]
Just announced by Castle Creations are two new Mamba X 1/8 Buggy Edition Combos. The combos feature Castle’s Mamba X speed controller along with either a 1515 1Y 2200kV or a 1512 1.5Y 1800kV brushless motor. Both motors are highly efficient and are a 4-pole, 12-slot, sensored design. * ROAR approved ESC * 1800kV motor is ROAR approved, 2200 is pending approval * [...]
Coming in from Olathe Kansas to attend Weak Signals 2017 was the friendly crew from Castle Creations. Castle is a leader in brushless power systems and they were showing off loads of air and surface products. Of note was their new gray rock crawler motors which are a sensored designed with low kV ratings that are perfect for the scale/crawling [...]
