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Looks like the folks from Dynamite are keeping us bashers in mind with the new Dynamite Fuze 70A Brushless Waterproof ESC. It’s designed to fit more 1/10th scale vehicles, is Lipo (up to 3s) and NiMH compatable, and is programmable via the Dynamite Fuze programming card. Part number is DYN4850 on the ESC and DYN3745 on the programming card. Street price [...]
A while back we posted that Castle Creations would be upgrading their Sidewinder and Mamba Monster line to waterproof versions. Well the Sidewinder3 and Mamba Monster 2 have been officially detailed and are ready to go. We aren’t sure what took Castle so long for their in house product line to catch up to their OEM line, since that’s has [...]
New from Radient RC is this brushless motor and ESC combo. The 3500kv system is built to be ideal for your 2WD 1/10th scale vehicles and can even handle running in your 4WD Helion Dominus SC and TR. It can handle 2S or 3S lipo setups, and the waterproof esc is ready for your bashing. The Radient product line can [...]
New from Speed Passion comes the Reventon Pro ESC. The new ESC in the Reventon series is smaller, and has many new updates to the new product. It’s a 140A system with a new Intercooler design with a full aluminum case to really help keep the temperatures in check. It can be programmed via an onboard switch, but what has [...]
New from LRP is the Spin Super Brushless ESC. It’s designed for the parking lot, and newbie guys and built for 1/10th scale on-road and off-road vehicles. It has a switching BEC and can handle from 2s to 4S lipo batteries. It’s upgradable via usb and is ‘splash proof’ which is more than enough protection for most people. We [...]
New from Novak is the Activ8/Vented Ballistic 550 4XSC Brushless System- 4.5T (#3185). This new system is designed with the heavy duty 4×4 short course vehicles in mind. It’s sensor based with a big 550 motor to get that 4×4 moving quickly. Novak’s X-Drive and Nova-Brakes software are both included with this system, which is something Novak fans really appreciate, [...]
New from Viper RC is the Viper Black Edition VTX ESC. It’s been upgraded with a stronger BEC, new V-LINK software, and is meant for 2S batteries. The new Black Editions all aluminum case has been redesigned to be smaller and help get rid of the heat without a fan. We like the fanless stuff, one less thing to worry [...]
Looking for a motor/esc combo for your crawler? Novak has just announced the Eiger Pro/Rock Star 35T and BEC Combo. This combo comes with everything you need including the high-voltage BEC Module. This setup is meant to handle people throwing light kits and super upgraded servo’s on their systems. The ESC is fully customizable and able to handle 2S and [...]
What a couple of pleasant looking fellows, eh? We stopped by the Novak booth to take a look at their newly announced Impact brushless ESC. You can read the announcement here. While the Impact was billed in the announcement as a small ESC, we were kinda surprised at just how small it is. Tiny would be a more appropriate word. [...]
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 [...]
Looking for a weatherproof ESC? HPI Racing is now offering the Flux Vapor Brushless ESC. IT works with brushless sensorless or brushed motors. It’s the standard speed controller that ships with the Sprint 2 Flux. It comes with a Deans plug, 12 gauge wire and is waterproof. Don’t forget it’s compatible with the Castle Creations LINK system. The official HPI [...]
THE Speed Passion Grand Turismo Version 2.0 LPF Speed Control ReviewSpeed Passion is one of several speed controller companies that got huge during the brushless revolution. Speed Passion did so more by putting out good solid products than by their impressive racing resume. Is the Speed Passion GT 2.0 a good speedo for your bash machine? Read on…
Viper RC has just announced their latest ESC. The new VTX1 Sensored Brushless ESC has an all aluminum case to help disperse heat without a fan, comes with eight pre-loaded profiles that are all customizable and is designed for 1/12 and 1/10 on-road applications. It’s set up so you don’t need to run a separate receiver pack, which is nice [...]
This cool little device from Castle Creations called the “CapPack” is designed for use in high powered electric vehicles, where batteries may suffer from voltage drop under severe load – this capacitor bank will give you that bit of extra go under accelleration. At $24.95, it costs a whole lot less than a new battery pack!Head over to the Castle Website for full details.
Novak have released two new ESC’s called the Eiger and the Eiger Pro. Both of them are 2-3 cell lipo capable, weigh only 18.1 grams, and have a 40% smaller footprint than Rooster ESC’s. The Eiger has a built-in 2A BEC, whereas the Eiger Pro includes Novak’s 3A BEC module. They are designed to fit inside crawlers, hence why combos are available with [...]
