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Hitec quite possibly wins the best product demonstration of the IHobby Expo. Their new(ish) waterproof servos, the HS-5646WP and HS-5086WP, were operating during the entire run of the show completely submerged. The HS-5646WP is capable of nearly 100 oz/in of torque at a speed of .26 sec/60°, while the HS-5086WP is able to do about 40 oz/in at .18 sec/60º. [...]
Futaba was showing off their new 4PL radio system at IHobby. It’s a 4-channel, 2.4 GHz radio aimed at the budget market. Like the other radios in the PL line it is based on Futaba’s FHSS technology, so it is not compatible with the higher-end FASST based PK line. It does feature a very deep menu system, displayed on a [...]
The Robitronic fellows have a new 3-channel, 2.4 GHz radio. But that’s not all, it’s sporting a LCD screen with easily navigable menu system for changing all kinds of settings. Some of those settings include steering and throttle exponential, end point, and dual rate; ABS braking, brake mixing, and a lot more. The radio also has a 16 model memory [...]
🙁 Despair, Inc. Here’s a bit of important info for our US audience. The FCC is proposing revisions to their Part 95 – Personal Radio Services rules that govern the use of many non-corporate civilian radio frequencies. The frequencies that a lot of us in the R/C hobby use regularly (27 MHz, 72 MHz, and 75 MHz bands being [...]
Hot chick not included… 🙁 RC4WD is more than just some awesome looking tires. They do radios too. Their new XR4 radio is a purpose built 4-channel, 2.4 GHz radio for competition crawlers and scalers alike. The third and fourth channels on the XR4 are controlled by 3-way switches. They’ll allow you to setup a DIG unit, winch, lights, or any [...]
Have you ever been sitting around thinking “you know what? I think my brushless system is TOO fast…” No? I didn’t think so. If you are one of those odd ducks that has thought that, then LRP might have a solution for you. They’ve got a new ESC by the name of LRP SPX Zero which [...]
Speed Passion is set to release a rather futuristic new radio. The Carrera 2 is a space blaster 2.4 GHz, 2-channel radio that will include a very small 3 channel receiver. It’s also got a LCD screen for making adjustments and a unique fold-flat antenna. There’s not much else known about this thing right now, it’s not [...]
Looking to join the 2.4GHz bandwagon but don’t have a lot of cash to spend? Hitec might have the answer to your prayers with their new low cost Aggressor 3DS radio. Being a low cost radio it doesn’t have all the wizbang features that other, more expensive radios have. It’s still got that 2.4GHz goodness you crave though, along with [...]
Monster truck owners listen up. Hitec‘s got a couple new servos out today that have so much torque that it’s gonna make you wonder whether they’re meant for r/c cars or full size cars. The HS-7980TH and HS-M7990TH are a couple of monsters that might just break some stuff if you’re not careful. Both servos feature a staggering 528 oz/in [...]
From: Airtronics The Airtronics MX-3 is a 3 channel computer radio system. This means that instead of having a few little nobs to adjust your throttle and steering trim, you get complete control of all sorts of settings. It can store settings for up to 5 different vehicles, this allows you to just carry one radio and not have to [...]
