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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 [...]
Novak is expanding their line of epoxy dipped stators for their Ballistic line of brushless motors. The newest release is specifically for their short course 4×4 focused Ballistic 550. This new stator comes in a 4.5T wind for all the power the 4x4s need. For the uninitiated, epoxy dipping makes motors more durable and have a longer life when used [...]
Novak is showing off their new Kinetic 4S 1/8 scale brushless esc and Ballistic motor combo. It’s current feature set includes timing advance in addition to all the features of the other Kinetic line, minus boost mode. While nothing is set in stone yet, Novak is testing various combinations of motors in the 1800 – 3000 kV range. Unfortunately they have [...]
Novak wants you to dump the Velineon system from your Slash 4×4. Why would they want you to do that? Because they have a replacement for it. They’ve taken their sportsman class, inexpensive GTB 2 ESC, paired it with their Ballistic 550 motor and have called it GTB 2 / Ballistic 550 Traxxas 4WD BL Combo. Among all the usual [...]
Novak’s popular sportsman class ESC, the GTB 2 Sportsman, is now available in combos with their Ballistic brushless motors. The GTB 2 has all kinds of great features, but it more notable for what it’s missing, namely timing adjustments and a pc data port, making it ideal for spec class racing. Some of the things it does include are drag [...]
So we finally get a lock at the new Rock Star Expert Crawling Brushed motor from Team Novak. These new brushed motors replace Novak’s 45T and 55T brushed motors with more durable technology. They are Sagami built and come in 35T, 45T and 55T. The Rock Star motors are completely rebuildable and come with dual ball bearings. [...]
Novak has finally come to their senses and put their NovaGear App on the Android platform. It’s the same thing as the iPhone/iPod/iPad version, so you can expect all the same features but now on a phone that is actually capable of NOT dropping calls (HA! TAKE THAT IPHONE FANBOYS & BRIAN!). For the unaware in the group, the NovaGear app [...]
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 [...]
News from Team Novak is that they now have several Trade-In programs! These programs are for non-warranty service. This allows for people with current speed controls and motors to replace them or exchange them with another item on the list. People with older Novak equipment can trade their stuff in towards newer models. For more info and details, [...]
Word from Novak is they have three new product updates coming soon to a hobby shop near you! First up is the GTB 2 Sportsman Racing Brushless ESC. It’s designed for the entry-level racer, with all the bells and whistles but without any of the PC adjustments. The idea being, it’s perfect for spec racing because [...]
Novak‘s Havoc Pro SC is now available in a combo with the Ballistic 540 size brushless motors. Previously it had only been available with the larger 550 size motor. This new combo gives you a greater selection of windings, 8.5T/5000 kv, 13.5T/3300kv, and 17.5T/2200kv. The 550 size 4.5T combo is also still available and ideally suited for the new 4wd [...]
We recently mentioned that Team Novak would be releasing an APP for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch called NovaGear. The app will help provide recommendations for gearing with your vehicle setup. Well that APP is NOW AVAILABLE HERE for purchase for $1.99. For more info and details, just hit the Team Novak website or the Apple Store! [...]
News from Team Novak, is that they are running a special promotion (notice the banners?) from now till October 31, 2010! With the purchase of the Kinetic (1S or 2S) you can get a free NovaLink setup! The NovaLink allows you to make changes and updates to the internal firmware of the Kinetic systems. Here is a direct [...]
I’d like to take a moment and thank Team Novak for showing some guts and jumping into modern times! Words can’t explain how happy it makes me to see a company jump on board the technology train and start making applications for our modern tech devices! It seems like pulling teeth to even get companies to supply some sort [...]
News from Team Novak is that a bunch of their speed controllers just received ROAR approval. The following are approved for the sportsman division. * Kinetic Racing Brushless ESC (#1740) * Kinetic 1S Racing Brushless ESC (#1741) * [...]
