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New from Hitec is the low profile DB778WP Servo. The 778WP is a great choice for 1/10 2wd or 4wd buggy and is IP-67 waterproof rated. Here are the highlights- * Premium-quality construction * Great for 1/10 buggy or touring car * Ultra-efficient brushless motor * High-resolution digital circuit * Hardened steel gears * All-aluminum, IP-67 rated waterproof case * Backed by Hitec’s 2-year warranty * Voltage Range [...]
Recently announced by Savox is a special Black Edition of their SW2290SG-BE Waterproof Monster Series Servo. The SW2290SG-BE is indeed a monster sporting over 900oz of torque. Check out these highlights- * IP-67 waterproofing * Steel gears * Ball bearings * All aluminum case * Brushless motor * Torque- 65.0kg/902.7oz-in at 8.4 volts * Speed- 0.11 sec/60 deg at 8.4 volts * Dimensions- 40.3 x 20.2 x 38.7mm The [...]
Shipping next month from Spektrum is the S6245 Digital Waterproof Metal Gear Servo. The S6245 sports a black anodized finish on its aluminum chassis and is a low profile design to fit in tight spaces. * 23 tooth output gear * Waterproof design * Sturdy aluminum case * HV compatible * Removable wire harness * Bearings * 1 year warranty * Speed- 0.06 sec/60 deg @ 7.4V * Torque- [...]
New from Traxxas is a pretty gnarly video called Traxxas E-Revo 70+MPH River Runner. Hydroplaning is a niche in our hobby that continues to get more popular. If you’ve ever hydroplaned before, you know it is extremely difficult, requiring insane power levels and serious waterproofing. To take hydroplaning to the next level, the Traxxas crew grabbed one of their E-Revo monster [...]
With Waterproof Servos being all the rage now days, Hitec has just dropped their new DB777WP. The Hitec triple 7 is not only waterproof, but also a low-profile design. The low-pro design of the 777 allows it to fit in a wide variety of different applications, or can be used to save space in your next scale build. * Full metal [...]
It seems like everybody now days is looking for a good quality waterproof servo, that won’t die within the first month on the trail. To help give hobbyists a heavy duty option for a waterproof servo, the folks over at Hitec have released the D956WP. The D956WP was designed for serious waterproofing, as well as serious torque. We’ve been using [...]
New for all you scale and off-roader drivers out there is the D956WP Waterproof Servo from Hitec. The new 956 is IP-67 rated and is based off Hitec’s high successful 954. Here are the highlights- * Truly waterproof and dust resistant * Durable steel gears with hardened steel output shaft * 4.8 ~ 8.4 volt DC input power * 25-tooth output spline * Diamond cut [...]
New from Performa Racing is the Radical Limited Red Rock Edition Crawler Combo. This brushless combo set comes with a waterproof ESC and motor to give you an upgrade in power when off-roading. * Comes with special “Limited Red Rock Edition” Radical crawling motor * Includes new Radical Crawler speed controller * New sensor technology with Crawler Special staggered pole rotor * Ultra-smooth throttle [...]
Recently uploaded by Traxxas is a video called Water Park RC Invasion Part 2. Watch the video below to see numerous different Traxxas trucks showing off their water skills, plus there is plenty of boat action as well. Also of note in the video is an underwater shot that shows what it looks like from below, when a truck is [...]
Our industry is changing, and doing so in a rapid fashion. RC enthusiasts, especially those in the scale crawling and bashing scenes, have been longing for a radio that is tough enough for their hardcore driving activities. With that said, the Spektrum crew over at Horizon Hobby has dropped the DX5 Rugged. Based on their DX5 platform, the engineers at Spektrum [...]
Just announced for the 1/10 ECX 2wd Torment short course truck is new livery! Soon you will be able to get the Torment in a new Lucas Oil paint scheme, in addition to a new yellow and blue. The K&N version of the Torment remains, thus giving you and your bash-buddies plenty of good looking options to pick from. Here [...]
Recently uploaded by Hitec is a new video featuring their D-Series line-up of servos. The video does a nice job of explaining some of the advantages of running Hitec servos, as well as some of their high-end features. The D-Series comes with a 32 bit processor for advanced programming options, a 25 tooth output spline for easy compatibility, and features [...]
Coming soon from Tekin is a new line-up or Servos. The Tekin servos use an element proof design that protects them from dirt and water, while a digital magnetic positioning system gives them improved accuracy. * Dual ABEC5 bearings * Beefy drive train with full metal gears * Several different models to meet your needs * Full aluminum housing * Fits 1/10 and 1/8 applications * [...]
Listen up rock crawlers and scalers, Castle Creations is now promoting their Mamba Micro X Crawler Edition ESC and Brushless Combos. The Micro X Crawler Edition is easy to install with its small footprint. It also comes with 16 gauge wiring from the factory, as well as 4mm bullet connectors, thus making install a breeze. The Mamba Micro X CE is [...]
The Traxxas Revo line-up of trucks made a big splash when they were first announced and are still some of the gnarliest bash trucks that money can buy. Going on right now through April 30th, the entire line of Revo trucks are on sale with large discounts. To help spread the word, Traxxas has released a new video showcasing the [...]
