Beat The Creek is held in the charming southern town of Maysville, Kentucky. The town is filled with beautiful landscapes, farmland, and of course the property of Joe and Sue Hauke. Joe and his family open up their private property to host Beat The Creek. If that doesn’t say Southern Hospitality, then I don’t know […]
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Roche 1/12 Rapide P12 EVO2 USA Spec Pan Car Kit
New from Roche Products is the USA Spec version of their 1/12 Rapide P12 EVO2 Pan Car Kit. Designed exclusively for ultra-high-bite American tracks, the new USA Spec is ready to put you in the winners circle. Here are the highlights- * New ULCG (Ultra Low Center of Gravity) aluminum tub chassis * New 7075 […]
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Thursday Night Live 8:30pm cst Come say hello!
It’s Thursday Night Live with Big Squid RC! Stop by, say hello, chat about the latest events and RC news and just have a good time! We love hearing from the readers, and hope to see you at some events. Please make sure to hit those like, subscribe, and share buttons!
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Monster Truck Madness – Save It For A Rainy Day
Hey gang, happy Thursday to ya’ll! I know a few hardcore monster truck fans who read this blog, and I want to say “have a great time!” to those who are attending the Monster Jam World Finals in Orlando, FL this weekend. It’s the biggest show in professional monster truck racing, and there will be […]
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Teaser – AGAMA 1/8 N1 Nitro Competition Buggy Kit
Over at Nemo Racing they are now teasing a new AGAMA 1/8 N1 Nitro Competition Buggy Kit. The new Agama N1 sports a bunch of upgrades to help reduce lap times, while also increasing durability. The big news on the N1 are its laydown style shocks that help reduce the buggy’s center of gravity. Until […]
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Treal 6-Spoke 1.9" Aluminum Beadlock Crawler Wheels
Freshen up the appearance of your 1/10-scale crawler with Treal’s new 6-Spoke 1.9″ Aluminum Beadlock Wheels. With their modern design, these wheels will look great on just about any kit build or RTR refresh. Each wheel weighs 119.5g, adding a total of 478 grams of weight to your trail rig. The multi-piece design should offer […]
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Pro-Line 2.2″ Ibex Ultra Comp G8 Rock Crawling Tires
For all you hardcore rock crawlers out there, Pro-Line has dropped 2.2″ Ibex Ultra Comp G8 Tires. These were designed to give your rig the ultimate in traction, to put you on the top step of the podium. Here are the highlights- * Fully licensed by Ibex tire * Molded from P-L’s legendary G8 rubber […]
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Pro-Line 2015 Chevy Silverado Pre-Runner Clear Body 12.3″ WB Crawlers
New from the good folks at Pro-Line is a 2015 Chevy Silverado Pre-Runner Clear Body for 12.3″ wheelbase scale crawlers. With trick pre-runner/desert truck styling, the new Silverado is sure to turn heads. Check out these highlights- * Extended cab with short bed in the rear * Includes optional headlight and taillight buckets * Fits […]
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Antix S10 Blast TC3 – Clubracer
Turnigy SK8 V2 80A 3~12S Single Motor Skateboard ESC
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The Turnigy SK8 V2 skateboard ESC offers a smooth start-up, excellent torque, and strong, and reliable progressive braking. This product is compatible with the VESC® software, VESC® is a registered trademark owned by Benjamin Vedder. This open-source firmware has been developed with DIY electric skateboard conversions in mind. This latest firmware can be accessed via the link shown below, there is also a mobile phone App available at Google™ Play Store™. This replaces the older BLDC Tool which was used with earlier versions of the firmware. It generates real-time data, to enable you to customize the ESC from a comprehensive list of functions. This will enable you to select the torque, acceleration, and braking curves so that you can set up your drive system to absolute perfection. The SK8 V2 is packed full of features, there are too many to list here (a full list can be found in the manual) but here are a few of the main ones. It is built using top-quality MOSFETs and capacitors, suits sensored, and sensorless brushless motors, and has regenerative braking and adaptive PWM frequency for better ADC measurement. It also includes a series of adjustable protection for things like low or high input voltages, and high or low input and motor currents. Overall this is a fantastic, high-quality, and easy-to-use ESC for skateboards and other E-Vehicle conversions. Features: Specs: Link for VESC® Tool: https://github.com/vedderb Please note: A copy of the Instruction Manual is available under the “Manuals/Files” tab. |
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Turnigy SK8 V2 60A x 2 3~12S Twin Motor Skateboard ESC
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The Turnigy SK8 V2 skateboard ESC for twin motors offers a smooth start-up, excellent torque, strong and reliable progressive braking. This product is compatible with the VESC® software, VESC® is a registered trademark owned by Benjamin Vedder. This open-source firmware has been developed with DIY electric skateboard conversions in mind. This latest firmware utilizes the all-new VESC® Tool which can be accessed via the link shown below, there is also a mobile phone App available at Google™ Play Store™. This replaces the older BLDC Tool which was used with earlier versions of the firmware. It generates real-time data, to enable you to customize the ESC from a comprehensive list of functions. This will enable you to select the torque, acceleration, and braking curves so that you can set up your drive system to absolute perfection. The SK8 V2 is packed full of features, there are too many to list here (a full list can be found in the manual) but here are a few of the main ones. It is built using top-quality MOSFETs and capacitors, suits sensored, and sensorless brushless motors, and has regenerative braking and adaptive PWM frequency for better ADC measurement. It also includes a series of adjustable protection for things like low or high input voltages, and high or low input and motor currents. This twin motor version of the popular SK8 V2 single motor variant has 2 completely separate ESCs in one compact unit. Each one can be operated and set up independently of the other. Overall this is a fantastic, high-quality, and easy-to-use ESC for twin motor skateboards and other twin motor E-Vehicle conversions. Features: Specs: Link for VESC® Tool: https://github.com/vedderb Please note: A copy of the Instruction Manual is available under the “Manuals/Files” tab. |
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Turnigy SK8 V2 60A 3~12S Single Motor Skateboard ESC
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The Turnigy SK8 V2 skateboard ESC offers a smooth start-up, excellent torque, and strong, and reliable progressive braking. This product is compatible with the VESC® software, VESC® is a registered trademark owned by Benjamin Vedder. This open-source firmware has been developed with DIY electric skateboard conversions in mind. This latest firmware can be accessed via the link shown below, there is also a mobile phone App available at Google™ Play Store™. This replaces the older BLDC Tool which was used with earlier versions of the firmware. It generates real-time data, to enable you to customize the ESC from a comprehensive list of functions. This will enable you to select the torque, acceleration, and braking curves so that you can set up your drive system to absolute perfection. The SK8 V2 is packed full of features, there are too many to list here (a full list can be found in the manual) but here are a few of the main ones. It is built using top-quality MOSFETs and capacitors, suits sensored, and sensorless brushless motors, and has regenerative braking and adaptive PWM frequency for better ADC measurement. It also includes a series of adjustable protection for things like low or high input voltages, and high or low input and motor currents. Overall this is a fantastic, high-quality, and easy-to-use ESC for skateboards and other E-Vehicle conversions. Features: Specs: Link for VESC® Tool: https://github.com/vedderb Please note: A copy of the Instruction Manual is available under the “Manuals/Files” tab. |
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JConcepts RC10T2 3.0mm Carbon Fiber Rear Shock Tower
Over at JConcepts they have dropped a new Carbon Fiber Shock Tower for the vintage Team Associated RC10T2 stadium truck. The new shock tower is made from high-end carbon fiber to save weight, while still being incredibly strong. Here are the highlights- * Easy bolt-on upgrade * Uses the original stock geometry * Reinforced areas […]
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FMS Model Suzuki Jimny Leaf Spring Mod and Hitec Servo Swap Video
Jeremy was looking to lift up the 1/6th FMS Model Suzuki Jimny with this great FREE mod! While we had it on the bench, we thought we’d swap out the stock servo for a new Brushless Hitec with Titanium Gears so we will never worry about not having enough power. Check out the video below. […]
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Video – Carson 1/12 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U300 Kommunalfahrzeug
New from Carson Modelsport is a promotional video for their 1/12th scaled Mercedes-Benz Unimog U300 Kommunalfahrzeug. This highly scale realistic Unimog is both affordable and fun to drive. Here are more highlights- * 2.4GHz radio * LED lighting * Horn controlled by transmitter * Digital proportional steering * Brushed motor * Realistic off-road tires * […]
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Team Associated Rival MT8 Factory Team Option Parts
Just announced by Team Associated is a line of Factory Team Option Parts for their Rival MT8 monster truck. The choices range from a new steering rack, to an anti-roll bar set, to a new servo saver lock nut. Here are the details- Rival MT8 FT Aluminum Steering Rack * Increases steering performance * Trick […]
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RocHobby 1/18 Cheyenne 6×6 RTR
Shipping right now from RocHobby is the 1/18th scaled Cheyenne 6×6 RTR. The mighty six wheel drive Cheyenne has the off-road capabilities that you need, along with serious amounts of scale realism. Check out these highlights- * Fully pre-assembled and painted * Includes 2S LiPo battery & charger * Hood opens and closes * Tailgate […]
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Losing grip – Which would you bring?
Which of your rigs would you take on a ten or fifteen mile trail walk? Or, if you could bring any car, which one would it be then? For me, it comes down to four things to consider: funniness, capability, durability and ease of wrenching. First, it should be a fun ride. If it is […]
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Tekno RC Announces Summer Madness Sale
Over at Tekno RC they recently announced a new Summer Madness event. Their Summer Madness sale is perfect for all you bashers out there as they have reduced pricing on their top-of-the-line MT410 monster truck, as well as their incredibly fast and durable SCT410.3 short course truck. Tekno products have long been a favorite among […]
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JConcepts Teases New Power Master Clear Body
Last weekend down in Kentucky at the Beat The Creek scale event, the JConcepts crew unveiled their upcoming Power Master clear scale crawling body. The new body faithfully recreates the mighty Dodge Power Master that is iconic to so many Americans. While we might have to wait a bit longer to get one into our […]
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