ESC & Accessories

Tekin, Inc FXR ESC/55T Hand Wound Motor Crawler System

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:32:44 GMT

Tekin RC Part TEKTT2101. FXR ESC/55T Hand Wound Motor Crawler System.

Venom Group International Pro ESC 120A & V540 18.5R BL Rock Crawler Motor

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:32:44 GMT

Venom RC Part VNR1351. Pro ESC 120A V540 18.5R Brushless Motor.

Spektrum VR5203 Dual Output Regulator

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:32:44 GMT

Product Features

Two inputs provides the ability to run applications at lower voltages
Two outputs distributes the load over two connectors to minimize drops in high-current draw applications
Voltage input: 5.5 to 10 Volts
Continuous current: 2 amps (3-amps peak)

Overview

The VR5203 provides regulated voltage protection for up to two servo functions with two input ports and two output ports. This unique component eliminates the danger of higher voltage power systems to standard voltage servos by being placed in between the receiver and the servo needing regulation. This allows the rest of the system to work at a desired voltage.

Applications
Spektrum’s Dual Output Step Down Regulator is primarily designed for use with gyros in helicopters. Most brands of gyros/ tail rotor servos have voltage limits of 6 volts or less. The Dual Output Regulator installs between the receiver and the gyro in the rudder and gain channels and regulates the voltage to the gyro and tail rotor servo to a constant 5.2 volts. This allows the rest of the system to operate using higher voltage, typically 5-cell NiMH 6 volts or even 2-cell LiPo 7.4 volts, providing increased servo performance and response.

Additional Applications
We’ve also discovered that there are many other devices that are typically used in models which have voltage limits that the Dual Output Regulator is ideal for. Some brands of retract servos (including the JR791) have a limited voltage range and installing the Dual Output Regulator inline between the servo and the receiver allows the retract servo to function properly.

Important
The Dual Voltage Regulator is limited to 2 amps of continuous current. It is designed to install between the receiver and the gyro, operating the gyro and tail rotor servo only (or other control devices like a retract servo, electronic switch, etc.).

It is not intended to be installed between the battery and the receiver to power the entire system.

SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Dual input/ dual output step down linear voltage regulator
Voltage Input: 5.5 to 10 volts (4- to 8-cell NiCd/NiMH or 2-cell LiPo)
Output Voltage: 5.2 volts
Continuous current: 2.0 amps (3-amp peak)
Dimensions WxLxH: 23 x 32 x 12mm/.85 x 1.30 x .50 in
Weight: 7 g/.3 oz

Novak Electronics Rooster Crawler ESC/55T Brushed Motor Combo

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:32:44 GMT

Product Features

Combines two great products in one, ready-to-drive combo package
Ideal for crawling because of its precise movement control
high-turn count makes for exceptional torque and long-run times
Pre-installed motor capacitors to simplify the installation process

Overview

Novak is taking the pain out of mixing and matching parts by combining two great products in one, ready-to-drive combo package. Novak is now offering a 55-turn brushed motor – the Fifty-Five Crawler (NOV3555) – to harmonize with Novak’s popular brushed ESC – the Rooster Crawler Edition (NOV1841). The Fifty-Five Brushed Crawler is ideal for crawling because of its precise movement control, and its high-turn count makes for exceptional torque and long-run times. The motor is also completely rebuildable with an easily removable endbell and replaceable brushes, making maintenance a snap. In addition, Novak is pre-installing three motor capacitors to simplify the installation process, so users can be crawling in no time.

Castle Creations Sidewinder 1/10 Brushless ESC

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:32:44 GMT

Castle Creations Part CSESDW. Sidewinder Brushless ESC.

Novak Electronics Goat Crawler Brushless/Brush ESC

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:32:44 GMT

Novak Goat Crawler Brushless/Brush ESC. Novak 3219.

Get to the top with The Goat. As the R/C crawling segment gains popularity, the need for crawler-specific equipment has become greater. Novak is happy to fill the need with the new Goat Crawler Brushless/Brush ESC (#3219). Novak�s software experts have designed the Goat ESC with a Fully-Programmable Interface using Novak�s easy One-Touch button and four LEDs. The following parameters can be adjusted in all four driving profiles: Dead Band, Minimum Drive, and Hill/Drag Brakes (except Servo/Robotic Mode). The Drive Frequency can also be adjusted in the Brushed Mode. For further flexibility, the Li-Po Cutoff Circuitry can be activated in all of the throttle profiles, and Motor Rotation Direction can be activated in any of the three brushless profiles.

Novak Electronics 3 amp High Voltage BEC

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:32:44 GMT

Novak Electronics Part NOV5463. 3 amp HV High Voltage BEC.

Novak Electronics Goat Crawler BL System: 18.5

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:32:44 GMT

Novak Goat Crawler Brushless System 18.5 Sintered. Novak 3019. The Goat Crawler Brushless System includes the Novak Goat Crawler Brushless/Brush ESC factory wired to a sensored, 18.5-turn Crawler Sintered Brushless Motor. Like other Novak brushless systems, the Goat Crawler Brushless System includes everything straight out-of-the-box for world-class performance. The Goat ESC is a sophisticated programmable speed control that features four drive profiles, a rugged BEC, Zero Reverse Delay and a water-resistant case. Designed and assembled by Novak in Irvine, Calif., using globally-sourced components.

Product Features

Instant throttle response, super low-speed drivability, and explosive torque
Specifically designed for crawlers
6 volt/ 5 amp BEC
Zero Reverse Delay
Built-in Li-Po cut-off protection

Overview

As the R/C crawling segment gains popularity, the need for crawler-specific equipment has become greater. Novak is happy to fill the need with the Crawler Sintered Brushless System (#3019), which includes one sensor-based, 18.5-turn Crawler Brushless Motor factory-wired to a new XBR-based Crawler Brushless ESC. Novak has always felt that brushless technology is an ideal fit for crawling applications due to their instant throttle response, super low-speed drivability, and explosive torque — the very features crawling enthusiasts look for.

As any crawler aficionado can tell you, crawler vehicles require precise movement control at very low speeds. That being said, it makes sense to use equipment specifically designed for this purpose. Enter Novak Electronics. One of the few, if not the only R/C manufacturer, who offer electronic products specifically designed for crawlers. The sensor-based Crawler Brushless System is equipped with features that enable crawlers to climb over, maneuver through, and conquer the most challenging terrain.

XBR-BASED ESC WITH CRAWLER SPECIFIC FEATURES
The Crawler Brushless ESC is based on Novak’s XBR Sport ESC, which has been outfitted with crawler-specific software. It is equipped with an improved 6 volt/ 5 amp BEC that’s perfect for super high-torque servos in crawling conditions. Its Zero Reverse Delay allows instant power delivery in both forward and reverse when needed. Adjustable, high-power Drag Brakes, also known as “hold” or “hill” brakes, provide monster holding power that’s especially useful when embarking on a downhill descent. The Crawler ESC also has two throttle profiles: one with standard motor rotation, another with reverse motor rotation. In either profile, users can enable or disable built-in Li-Po cut-off protection, which monitors the vehicle’s Lithium Polymer battery pack’s voltage, and prevents the batteries from going below the critical safety voltage level.

GREAT MOTOR FEATURES
The Crawler Brushless Motor still includes the same great features that have made it popular, plus it now includes a significant upgrade: a sintered rotor. The Crawler Brushless Motor now includes the same high-performance sintered rotor that Novak’s Velociti-series motors currently use. The rotor is ideal for use with any and all applications, and provides the following benefits:

Significantly increased magnetic strength for improved throttle feel
Improved, stronger motor braking power
Improved performance in higher temperature conditions
Improved motor acceleration and power
Higher efficiency
Lower current draw
Nickel-plated for a long lasting, smooth, clean finish

Popular features left intace include a larger, more rugged front bearing for extra durability and extended life (same bearing used in Novak’s Velociti-series motors). It still sports ribbed aluminum end bells, and the same popular solder tab system that is used in Novak’s Velociti-series motors. The lower-resistance solder tabs allow for more flexible soldering options, and are extremely efficient and easy to use. The solder tabs provide the lowest possible voltage drop, and allow for easy and convenient power wire replacement.

Novak Electronics Rooster Brushed ESC: Crawler

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:32:44 GMT

Novak Rooster Brushed ESC Crawler Edition. Novak 1841.

One of Novak�s most popular brushed ESCs, the Rooster, is now available in a Crawler edition. Because crawler vehicles require such precise movement control at low speeds, it only makes sense to use equipment specifically designed for this purpose. Novak is one of the few, if not the only R/C manufacturer, who offers a speed control specifically designed for crawlers. So if crawling is what you like to do, you�ll want to take a good look at Novak�s Rooster Crawler-Edition.

Tekin, Inc Tekin Rebel 2 ESC

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:32:44 GMT

Product Features

Reversing Speed Controller
Built on the Reliability of the Original Rebel
Perfect OEM Replacement for RTR ESC's!

Castle Creations Mamba Max 1/10 BrushLess/Brushed ESC

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:32:44 GMT

Castle Creations Mamba Max ESC, Brush or Brushless

Castle Creations Castle Link USB Programmer Adapter

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:32:44 GMT

Product Features

Designed and built in the U.S.
Includes USB cable and proprietary adapter
All-in-one support for Phoenix, Mamba, and Phoenix HV brushless controllers, with Barracuda and Thunderbird additions coming soon!
Now with saved settings files!
New "check for updates" feature!
Totally automatic install!
Expanded programming and parameters for Mamba-25 controllers also coming soon!
The easiest programming tool just got easier to use and configure your Castle Creations controllers!

Overview

Castle Creations introduces a bold new step in speed control technology. The PHX-Link allows users to connect their Phoenix brushless controller directly to the USB port of their PC and set up programmable features with ease.

The host software must be downloaded from Castle Creations' website: www.castlerc.com.

**Prooduct Information Update**

The Best Kept Secret You Already Know

If you know about Castle Creations Speed Controllers, you already know about the Castle Link (formerly know as the PHX-Link). It is the device that allows you to connect your Castle Creations Brushless Speed Controller directly to your Windows computer through a USB port, right . . . ? Well, yes, but that is only a small part of the Castle Link story. Many Speed Controller companies offer a way to program their products but only the Castle Link program allows you to update the entire software within the controller. Lets look at why this is so important.

What is a speed controller? The hardware itself is just a bunch of small chunks of silicon, and a few electrical support components fastened to a high copper content circuit board. By itself it can do nothing. The real magic in a brushless speed controller is in its software. It is the software that allows the speed controller to vary the speed of your brushless motor to match the motion of your transmitters throttle stick. It is the software that allows the speed controller to interpret the commands from your transmitter, to sense the motors motion and to send commutation pulses to the motor at precisely the right time which make the motor spin at the speed you select in the direction you want. It is the software that sets timing advance dynamically several thousand times per second, to get the most power and efficiency from the motor at any and all RPMs. It is the software that brakes the prop in several different ways, protects against over current situations, protects your battery investment by check battery voltage and cutting motor power to prevent over discharging. It is the software that allows you to hook up to the Castle Link, and set all of the other functions you can change on the controller with the Link. In short, everything the ESC does, is done by software.

So it goes without saying then, the software is the most valuable part of any brushless speed controller. Lets say you have five one year old speed controllers that are not capable of automatically setting the cut off voltage for lipo packs. You buy several new lipo packs to replace your NiMh and NiCad packs you were flying before lipos became mainstream. You want this feature because you fly with several different lipo packs and you don't want to reprogram between flights. With any controller other than a Castle Creations, the company adds the auto lipo detect feature to the software, slaps a different label and shrink wrap color onto the same ESC, and sells you the new and improved speed controller, now with auto lipo detect. The cost to you is the cost of five new controllers. Now you have invested in ten speed controllers, and five of them don't have the features you want. With five old Castle Creations controllers and a Castle Link, you simply download the software with the new features, install it on the five speed controllers, and voila! You now have five new speed controllers with the new features you want. The only cost to you is the cost of the link amortized over the five controllers. The software is by far the most valuable part of the speed controller and Castle Creations gives it freely to our customers. While some might ask: “Why does Castle Creations give away its most valuable asset?” We answer with: “Why don't other companies care enough about their customers to offer an ongoing update path?”

What this all means is, that with a Castle Link you avoid your current controllers becoming obsolete as rapid changes continue to occur in the technology of electric RC Your original investment in your Castle Creations speed controller is protected against changes in battery technology, motor technology, and any other unforeseen change in the world of electric powered RC. We all know that at this point in the evolution of our favorite hobby/sport that change and rapid advancements are inevitable, and occurring at an ever increasing pace.

While the Castle Creations business model is in direct opposition to the norm, it was designed as a simple commitment of ongoing value to our customers. It would be great if this philosophy spread to the rest of the RC industry. Imagine if you could update and add new features to you precious computer radio. What if you could update all of your RC components so they would work with each other as an integrated whole, and then be able to provide you with data about what is going on with your system? And then have all of the above displayed in real time! The future of RC is in the software used to run the devices that make our passion possible. Once the barriers presented by proprietary software, and the idea of planned obsolescence come down, the world radio controlled flight with make a quantum leap forward in performance, reliability and usability. As consumers, we can make this happen by supporting those companies who put their customers interest FIRST and are willing to work with others in the industry to break down communications barriers between equipment.

Castle Creations Castle BEC

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:32:44 GMT

Castle Creations Part CSECCBEC. Castle BEC.