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Coming soon from Spektrum is a Firma 8A Sensored Brushless Smart ESC/Motor Combo. This sweet little brushless combo was designed for use in 1/24th scaled rock crawlers and is the perfect upgrade for your SCX24. Here are the highlights- * High-precision magnetic encoder and rotor position sensor * Sensored motor control for unmatched precision * Specifically designed for the Axial SCX24 & AX24 [...]
New from Futaba is the MC340CR Brushed ESC. This simple, easy to use ESC has three different driving modes and can be used with Ni-MH or LiPo batteries. Here are the highlights- * Dustproof and splash proof * Compact and lightweight design * Easy to program * Forward current/peak current – 60A/360A * Reverse side current/peak current – 30A/180A * Size – 36.5 x 32.0 x [...]
Recently announced by Tamiya is the TEU-201BK Twin Motor Brushed ESC. The TEU-201BK was designed for dual motor builds and features smooth, predictable power output. Here are more highlights- * Input Voltage – 6.6 to 7.2 volts DC * Maximum Continuous Current – 80 amps * Output – Forward 100%, reverse 50% * Weight – 75 grams * Size – 45.9 x 34.7 x 26.5mm * [...]
Now being teased over at Maclan Racing is the DRK 160 RS Edition Brushless ESC. The new 160 RS was designed specifically for the new Real Street drag racing class, and of course features the high efficiency and raw power that Maclan brushless units are known for. With more and more people drag racing, we can’t wait to see what [...]
Coming soon from the new Czech based company Elceram RC is the Nitride Brushless ESC. The Nitride comes with a high-zoot color LCD display that can give the driver information like battery voltage, motor and ESC temperatures, and much more. Also, to help test and promote their new ESCs, Elceram has signed top XRay factory driver Martin Bayer. As [...]
Our friends over at Spektrum have announced a Firma 100A Brushless Smart ESC w/ 6500kV Motor Drag Combo. This incredibly affordable brushless combo comes with a Smart 100 amp ESC, as well as a potent 6,500kV sensorless brushless motor. Here are more details- * Pre-tuned for drag racing * Smart all-in-one telemetry * Fast, powerful 32-bit ARM M4 processor * Waterproof design * Multiple options [...]
Coming soon from new company Corsatec is the CTX-10RS Brushless ESC. Made for use in 1/10th scaled on or off-road vehicles, the CTX-10RS is filled with performance. Check out these highlights- * Ultra-small footprint * 2S LiPo maximum input voltage * Lightweight aluminum case and fan * Can be programmed remotely via the Corsatec app * Designed for low operating temperatures * Low center of gravity [...]
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″ [...]
