Archive for the ‘Futaba’ Category
Saturday, January 24th, 2009 | 1,529 views
Another exciting product from Futaba in the form of 425 oz/in of torque and a speed under .15 seconds. Please welcome Futaba S9157 Servo with full metal gears, ball bearings and a coreless motor. All packed in an aluminium bottom case. Definitely ideal for the steering duty in your monster truck as well as the buggies and truggies.
Not forgetting Futaba serve their 4PK Radio users with a new metal carrying case. Aluminium exterior, custom-fit foam padded interior with extra cutout. (more…)
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Tuesday, November 13th, 2007 | 4,725 views
We just found out this cool radio none other than from Futaba. The Futaba 4PK 2.4Ghz FASST systems. FASST simply means Futaba Advanced Spread Spectrum Technology. Here a scoop from RCTech.
4PK System Overview:
– 40-model memory
– 10-character model naming
– 4th channel for brake bias, throttle adjustments, etc.
– 2 programmable mixes
– Assignable button, trims and dials
– Digital trims and dials
– Advanced Positioning Adapter (APA)
– Adjustable trigger location
– Backlit 128 x 64 white LCD screen with adjustable contrast
***Not only is the backlit LCD screen large enough for easy reading without eye strain, it’s also angled for instant viewing without having to tilt the transmitter. It is like installing a whole new bright home lighting. I bet you can use this as torch light … just kidding here. The previous sentence direct quoted from the thread 
– Subtrims, servo reversing and EPA on all channels
– Fail safe
– DSC (Direct Servo Control)
– Exponential & Adjustable Servo Speed (Steering/Throttle)
– Up/Down, Lap & Systems timers
– 100-lap memory
– ATL (Electronic & Mechanical)
– Traction Control/Acceleration Rate
– ABS braking system
– Boat mixing
– Idle-Up
– Tx NiMH and Dual-Output Charger
4PK Specifications:
– “New Driverâ€, “Race-Readyâ€, “Expert†and “Big Car†menus that add functions based on driving skill level and experience
– Throttle Mode Select, for selecting acceleration/brake servo neutral points between 70/30 for nitro or 50/50 for electrics
– Vibrating alert system
– “Direct Select†single-button access to eight preassigned functions
– Navigation Lap Timer that sounds when target lap time is exceeded
– Servo Display Screen shows set-ups/mixes for individual servos (Expert Menu)
– Throttle programming options, including 5-point curve, Expo and VTR
Source: more at RCTech forum thread | Futaba FASST website
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Thursday, August 2nd, 2007 | 1,223 views
We just been informed by Matt (Puddin) about this [tag]2nd Annual Futaba Nitro Challenge[/tag] that is going to happen on Sept 19th to 23rd, 2007 at [tag]HX Raceway[/tag] in Bossier City Lousiana. This great event will be hosted by [tag]North Lousiana RC Offroad[/tag]. The track pictures can be seen at Hobbies X-treme, also as one of the sponsor.
Download Futaba Nitro Challenge Entry form here
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Tuesday, July 24th, 2007 | 1,032 views
Another latest news from our rc news supplier, Neobuggy.net, [tag]Scott Hughes[/tag] of [tag]Proline Racing[/tag] has decided to join the [tag]Futaba Team[/tag] leaving behind the [tag]KO Propo[/tag], his [tag]radio equipment[/tag] for the last 10 years.
Scott Hughes with his funny expression
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Thursday, June 28th, 2007 | 1,738 views
[tag]Futaba[/tag] has released two new servos in the form of brushless [tag]High Torque servo BLS351[/tag] and [tag]High Speed servo BLS451[/tag]. There are both with metal gears. With brushless motor installed, the operation of the servo will be much cooler and thus last longer more than 5 times than normal brushed motor. Perfect for us offroaders where reliability is the main key especially in the long tough main. Info courtesy of RedRC.Net.
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