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Recently announced by Reedy are five new Blackbox 1000Z+ ESC plus Sonic 540-M3 brushless combos. The Reedy Blackbox ESC is economical and easy to use, while the 540 sized Sonic motors have a CNC machined 3 piece can and heavy duty solder tabs. Winds range from 8.5 down to 6.5 turns and they are shipping right now. Street pricing for [...]
In need of a new low-profile servo? They are great for saving weight and space in tight installs. If you are, Reedy has announced a pair of new servos for you to consider. Both are high-end digital designs that feature an aluminum mid-case, a coreless motor, and ultra-precise metal gears. First up is the RS0806 LP. It is the faster servo [...]
New from Reedy is the 1000Z+ Brushless ESC. The 1000Z+ is aimed at the racing crowd that need a good sensored ESC with different timing modes for both mod and blinky classes. Some of the features on the 1000Z+ include- * ROAR approved software * 13 gauge wires * Single button programming * Fully adjustable * External capacitor board * 6 volt, 3 amp BEC * 2S [...]
New from the crew over at Reedy is the 5200mAh 55C 4S LiPo Battery. What’s new on the 4S 5200? Well, it has a 10% increase in capacity over the old model, yet still weighs the same. This gives you a bit more runtime while still making it easy to achieve a proper chassis weight distribution. It comes standard with [...]
New from the crew over at Reedy is a LiPo Battery Weight Set. Why would you need one of these? Well, the weights are made from brass and sized for a shorty pack. This allows you to lower your center of gravity while adding weight to make the class minimum. Each set comes with a one .5mm (17.8g) weight and [...]
New for the 8th scale crowd is the SC1000-DB Sensorless ESC from Reedy. The unit comes pre-wired for two batteries with t-style connectors and is splash-proof for added durability. * LVC protection * 2600kV motor limit * Cooling fan * Aluminum heat sink * 4mm motor connectors * 0.0005 ohm resistance * Fully proportional brakes * Size: 110.7x 69.4 x 40.5mm The SC1000-DB is priced at $96, it has [...]
If you are old school, then you remember the old Reedy Zappers. For you new hobbyists, they were Ni-MH cells that had been “zapped” to give them increased voltage under load. Today, Reedy has announced a new line of Zappers for the LiPo crowd. The latest Zappers are the newer formulation of higher voltage Lithium based cells that can be [...]
Recently announced by Reedy is their Blackbox 800Z with Sonic 540-M3 brushless combo. The Blackbox 800Z is a sensored brushless ESC that has zero-timing for use in spec racing classes. The Sonic 540 motors are available in winds from 25.5 down to 10.5. Reedy is now packaging them together for an affordable race combo to help save you some cash. The [...]
New from Reedy is the powerful 1216-C2 Dual Competition Charger. Each output can charge at up to 12 amps helping to get your packs done quickly. The charger also has a small footprint and forward facing outputs to help save valuable pit space. * LiPo, LiFe, LiIo, NiMH, NiCd, and Pb * Terminal voltage control up to 4.23 volts per cell * 10 [...]
Power up that 8th scale of yours with the new 5200mAh 55C 4S LiPo from Reedy. A hard case exterior is used for protection while its low weight helps the handling of your buggy or truck. The pack is rated for a 55C continuous discharge and a 2C charge rate. The big Reedy is priced at $138, it has a part [...]
For the power hungry, Reedy has a new line of Sonic 540-M3 Brushless Motors. The 540-M3s have a number of new features including a machined 3 piece can, thicker solder tabs, and an all new stator design. * Dual ball bearings * Optimized air cooled design * Balanced rotor * Adjustable timing * High strength magnet * Built to ROAR specs * Rebuildable A wide variety of different [...]
Designed to work in 1/8th scale buggies and truggies is the SC1000-BL ESC from Reedy. A splash-proof design keeps the fun going in wet conditions and it is designed to work on sensorless motors. Some of its other features/specs include- * LiPO cutoff protection * Comes with pre-wired cooling fan * Auto LiPO detect * Aluminum heat sink * Comes with T-plug style connector The [...]
If you are in need of an affordable brushed ESC, Reedy has just shot out a PR on their SC550. The SC550 is an affordable brushed ESC that can handle 540 or 550 motors down to 15 turns. It is also water resistant for the basher crowd, has a “T-plug” (Deans style) connector, and comes standard with a LiPo cut [...]
Why would you need the new 13-Gauge Pro Silicon Wire or Low-Profile Caged Bullet Connectors from Reedy? Many racers custom wire their vehicles to eliminate excessive wire length and connectors. On the bashing side they would also come in handy for custom installs of speed controllers. Either way, Reedy has announced several new part numbers to help make your custom [...]
Have some old tired (and blown up!) electronics and that you want to upgrade? The folks over at Team Associated and Reedy have announced an updated Exchange Program. Simply send in your old esc/motor/engine/transmitter/starter box/servo (of any brand) and get a new Reedy/Associated unit for an extra low price. There are a lot of details that go along with the [...]
