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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 [...]
Over at Spektrum they have just dropped a S6295 HV Brushless Metal Gear Servo. The high-end S6295 has massive torque to go along with its sturdy aluminum case. Here are more highlights- * Premium power, precision, and performance * Compatible with 8.4V input * Durable, all-aluminum case * Brushless power and reliability * 23T output spline * Water resistant * Hardened steel gears * Speed – 0.062sec at [...]
New from Spektrum is a Smart Powerstage Surface Bundle 5000mAh 4S LiPo Battery & S155 Charger. The new Powerstage Bundle from Spektrum is an easy one box solution for people needing a new LiPo and battery charger. Check out these highlights- * Charges & balances Smart G2 batteries with one simple IC3 or IC5 connection * Charges up to 4S LiPo/LiFe/Li-Ion/LiHV batteries [...]
The folks over at Spektrum have just announced a new AVC Auto Calibration feature. Spektrum has announced that a new firmware update is available that takes the hassle out of binding and calibrating AVC. The new feature removes the old manual calibration of steering and throttle endpoints on your AVC receivers, and now does it automatically. To utilize the latest [...]
Spektrum has announced a new line-up of 120C Smart G2 Pro Basher LiPo Batteries. The Pro Basher batteries have loads of capacity to give you more runtime, as well as serious voltage output for more raw speed. Check out these highlights- * High-capacity packs in new Pro Series case * Fits most 2S to 8S bash vehicles * Simpler and safer to [...]
New from Spektrum is the affordable S100 1x100W USB-C Smart Charger. This handy Smart charger makes it easy to safely charge your Lithium based batteries. Check out these highlights- * Capable of delivering up to 100W of charging power * Charges & balances Smart G2 batteries with one simple IC3 or IC5 connection * Auto Charge recognizes Smart battery charging parameters * IC3 and [...]
I want to thank the folks who wrote me in response to last week’s blog that I wrote– in particular reader Sean Melgarez who sent me a treasure trove of info on r/c heavy truckin’. I’m going to feature some of his builds in this space in the near future. The most poignant message was from fellow Squid Martin who shot [...]
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 [...]
Over at Spektrum RC they have announced a New Update for their DX5 Pro and DX5R transmitters. The new update adds newly developed Launch Control that was specifically designed for the no-prep drag racing crowd. The new option allows the driver to control the amount of time that it takes to reach full throttle, which can come in quite handy [...]
New from Spektrum is the S1100 G2 AC 100W Smart Charger. With the intelligence of Smart charging and 100 watts of power on tap, the Spektrum S1100 G2 is an affordable way to have safe charging. Here are the highlights- * Charges & balances Smart batteries with one simple connection * Auto Charge can automatically start charging Smart batteries * Can also be [...]
Recently announced over at Spektrum is a line-up of new Smart Pro Series LiHV Batteries. This four pack line-up includes 3 shorty style race packs, as well as an 8,000mAh normal length unit. The new Smart Pro Series LiHV batteries put out significantly more voltage than a normal pack to make your rig to faster than ever before. Here are [...]
Over at Spektrum RC they have announced a Firmware Update Early Adopter and Beta Tester Program. That’s right, the crew at Spektrum are looking for a select group of testers to help them on their software updates. Members of the program will get early access to new features and updates, then you can give the Spektrum team feedback on their [...]
I just competed in my first racing event of the 2022 season this past weekend, so let’s talk about all of those Losi LMT changes I made recently. Here are several articles discussing this build. The TL;DR version is this- all the Treal, JConcepts, BowHouse RC and Spektrum goodies make my LMT feel like a COMPLETELY different vehicle than it was [...]
Now shipping from Spektrum is the A6350 Ultra Torque/High Speed Brushless HV Servo. The A6350 was designed for extreme performance and reliability. Check out these highlights- * Top-of-its-class workhorse * High performance, high speed, & ultimate power * Durable and long-lasting brushless motor * Low wear all metal gear train * Dual bearing supported drive train * Input Voltage – 6.0V to 8.4V * Sturdy aluminum case * [...]
Announced earlier today by Spektrum is the S155 G2 AC Smart Charger. This affordable charger from Spektrum is filled with features and is simple to use. Here are more highlights- * Advanced, user-friendly Smart G2 charging technology * 55W of charging power * Selectable IC3 and IC5 charging ports * Charges & balances Smart G2 batteries with one simple connection * Charges up to 4S [...]
