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The latest name to jump in the brushless motor game is Scorpion Power Systems. They have just announced their new line-up of RS-3420 Series 540 sized brushless motors for 1/12 and 1/10 scale vehicles. The line-up is available in a wide variety of winds ranging from 4.5 turn (7170Kv) to 21.5 turns (1470Kv). Some of their features include- * Built in [...]
Our friends over at Speed Passion are teasing their latest and greatest V4.0 Brushless Motors. The 4.0s will come in a variety of winds and feature a new can with large cooling vents. Also new on the 4.0s are new endbells and bullet connectors. More information like part numbers and pricing will be coming soon, until then you can hit [...]
Novak has a new motor and speed controller combo for all you 4wd SCT drivers. The 4PHD is a heavy duty 4-pole brushless motor designed for the rigors of 4wd SCT racing and bashing. Its 4 pole design means it can accelerate harder and handle heavier loads, and it uses rubber gaskets to keep dirt/dust/mud out of the inside of [...]
New from LRP is the Dynamic 8 1600kv Brushless Motor. It’s a high torque, hi efficiency 1/8 scale motor using a 4-pole magnet, and a multi-slot winding to help keep the heat down. Seems like more and more vehicles are using 1/8 scale systems, and the bigger they get, the more torque they need. A 1600kv should give ya plenty [...]
We got the whole gang at the Tekin booth together for a tender family photo. And then we set about grilling them about anything new they’ve got coming. Well, they do have a new brushless motor, dubbed the Pro-2, which is ideally suited to 2wd vehicles. But you should also check out this RX8 ESC in a white case. We [...]
Thunder Power is expanding their, still relatively new, line of brushless motors. The new Z3R-8 brushless motor line is made for 1/8 scale electric buggies and features all kinds of nice features. A machined aluminum can with cooling fins, 0-25° adjustable timing, fast-switching high-temp sensors, and a balanced high strength 4-pole rotor are just some of the high performance features [...]
DuraTrax has another brushless release with their new line of sensored motors. DuraTrax says these motors are excellent in off and on road 1/10 scale vehicles. The vented can helps reduce operating temperatures for better performance and longer life. The motor has a 2-pole rotor and is a perfect match for DuraTrax’s DE10 brushless ESC. It will be available in [...]
Vampire Racing is showing off the final iteration of their first brushless motor design. Their new Type AB+ motor, which was first shown at this year’s Nuremberg Toy Fair, has a few high-end features like a heavy-duty front bearing and a side-feed sensor plug. The Type AB+ motors will be available in 4.5T to 8.5T. Unfortunately there’s no word on release [...]
The boys in orange have started loosening the cap on info about their new 1/8 brushless system. Today Novak are showing off two of the motors designed specifically for the Kinetic 4S ESC. The Ballistic 8 and Ballistic 8L both feature 4 pole magnets, 12 slot hand-wound stators, a rebuildable sensored design, and mechanical timing adjustment. The main difference between [...]
Novak just doesn’t know when to stop adding products to their Ballistic line. Now their Ballistic 550 is available in a high torque version that is super-ideal for short course 4x4s. What makes this one different from their other 550 Ballistics that are also ideal for short course 4x4s? Well, this one includes a 14mm Tuning Rotor as a stock [...]
Kershaw Designs has collected too much stuff over the last couple years and they’re tired of tripping over it every time they walk in the door. Well their frustration is your gain, they’ve taken a ton of that stuff and started putting it up on eBay to get rid of it as quickly as possible. Right now, at this very [...]
Speed Passion is ready to tell you all about their new line of brushless motors. The Ultra Sportsman V3 series will feature sensored operation, a locked end-bell, and zero timing, making these a good option for stock/spec racing. The motors will be available in a number of winds from 10.5 up to 25.5 for multiple applications. There will also be [...]
LRP is ready to power your 4×4 short course truck with their new X12L line of brushless motors. When they hit shelves they’ll available in 4.5 and 5.5 turns. What makes them appropriate for short course trucks is their longer, 550 size can, which let’s them use a longer rotor and stator to generate more torque that big and heavy [...]
Did you think your days of taking apart motors was over when you switched to brushless? Well, you were wrong! WRONG! Taking motors apart will always be a part of this hobby, whether you like it or not. Along those lines, Novak has a few new pieces for you to put back in your motors. The epoxy dipped stators for the [...]
We just posted over in the RC Reviews section our review of the Castle Creations Sidewinder SCT Combo! A lot of people have been waiting on this latest ESC/Motor Combo, and it’s time to put it to the test! Click the pic or head over and check it out here!
