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The Futaba 4PV is ready to take over America and now has a price point – $279. The 4PV is set to replace the beloved 4PLS and is a fantastic upgrade radio for the bashing crowd. It has telemetry, it has a high quality feel that rivals the 4PX, and our test unit was an overwhelming hit with our bash [...]
While some bashers don’t mind spending crazy money on the most elite electronics on the market, most shoot for the best bang for the buck. The brand new Futaba 4PV has a slew of features normally found on high-end radios, but is priced considerably less. The combination of those factors will make the 4PV a prime candidate to be bought [...]
Looking for a good battery to use in your Futaba 4PX? If so, Futaba has you covered with a 1700mAh 6.6 volt LiFe unit. The Futaba battery is a perfect fit and comes with the connector needed to plug it right in, thus making the install a breeze. 1700mAh worth of capacity will give your 4PX plenty of run-time and [...]
Starting now and ending on September 30th is Hobbico’s Great Fall Rebate. The new program allows you to get some serious rebate bucks after purchasing select Futaba and O.S. Engine products. You can get merchandise certificates ranging from $10 up to $250, Hit This Link for complete details. Read more Hobbico news Right Here on BigSquidRC.
Like most bashers, even the BigSquidRC crew dabbles in racing from time to time. Over the weekend, one of the biggest nitro races in the Midwest took place, the 2016 Futaba Nitro Challenge. The Futaba Nitro Challenge was held at one of the best outdoor tracks in the country, St Louis Dirtburners, and had right around 250 entries. Racers from [...]
Want to know the fastest way to figure out who the noob is at the local bash spot? Look for the guy holding a stock RTR radio. Serious hobbyists know that to get the most out of their vehicles, a RTR simply will not cut it. That is the reason that radios like the Futaba 3PV exist. The 3PV was [...]
New from Futaba is the SBS-01C Current Sensor. This can be used along with your telemetry capable Futaba radio to collect real time motor current, battery voltage and capacity used. The sensor is compatible with radios like the 4PX, 4PX-R, 18MZ WC, 18MZ, and 18SZ. The sensor starts shipping next month with a street price of $69. Get more details [...]
Looking for a high-end gyro for that drift car of yours? Want to add stability control to your monster truck? If so, look no further than the GYC440 Surface Stability Control Gyro System from Futaba. The GY440 is a single axis gyro that was designed to be easy to set up with all the features you demand. The GYC440 is expected [...]
BigSquidRC is all about bashing, you very rarely see us promoting an actual “race” style event. However, the BSRC Bash Crew has attended the Futaba/O.S. Nitro Challenge since its inception. It is a HUGE 1/8th scale nitro race that attracts some of the best racers in the world. Plus, it is held at a track that we test at on [...]
Being teased now by Futaba is the 4PV radio system. While very few details have been released, the 2.4GHZ/T-FHSS 4PV will have features like telemetry, an optional drop down wheel, LCD display, and 4 channel output. The 4PV will be available with either a R314SB-E or R314SB-Ex2 receiver and should be a great option for consumers looking for a high-end [...]
Recently announced by the good folks over at Hobbico was the addition of full scale race car driver Martin Truex Jr. to their Futaba race team. Truex is best known as a two time Xfinity Series champion and we really look forward to seeing him help the hobby via his collaboration with Futaba. Read below for the full press release- “Champaign, [...]
As we first reported Here, Futaba has a new bashing oriented transmitter called the 3PV and it is hitting the states next month. Nobody likes walking around like a noob with a RTR transmitter, the 3PV is a great step up from stock without destroying your wallet. So what’s the scoop on the 3PV? America will be getting two different versions, [...]
New from the great minds at Futaba is the 18MZ W/C air transmitter. The W/C (World Championship) edition of the 18MZ comes with a number of impressive upgrades and will be available in an aircraft or a helicopter version. * Bling-bling black chrome finish * Updated software for use with Futaba’s latest telemetry sensors * Works with telemetry functions like rpm, temp, voltage, [...]
The good folks over at Tower Hobbies now have the new Futaba 4PXR Limited Edition listed for pre-order with an anticipated ship date of mid April. That is huge news for Futaba fans as many have been waiting for the chance to get their hands on the 4PXR. Not only does it have the uber new chrome type finish, but [...]
Wouldn’t it be cool if you would read the telemetry from your Castle Creations ESC on the screen of your Futaba or Spektrum transmitter? Sure it would! Castle has just announced their Telemetry Link that allows you to do just that. The Castle Telemetry Link works on select surface and air transmitters, and on select Castle ESCs. Once installed, the Telemetry [...]
