That's awesome and I couldn't agree with you more about this being the next big thing. I think it will actually reach a whole new segment of the population.

The main reason people like to see a ESC handle 6S, 12S and even 15S lipos is to have the option of either running higher AMP draws or less AMP draws. I have my share of ESC and I ran my BBP truck with 10S lipos and it ran great. The wires were warm, the motor was around 160 and the ESC was warm and so was the lipos. Now with the batteries in parallel, the wires were hotter then with the packs in series. Also, the reason to have a ESC handle higher cell counts is to keep the ESC safe from voltage spikes. I would feel better if the ESC could handle 12S, but I only ran 6S. Like my Schulze 40.160 on 5, 10 and 12S set up was just warm to the touch. I heard people running that thing up 60 volts and it does arm at 60 volts. Higher voltage less AMPs and from what I have seen less heat then with the lower voltage set ups.

mike, good to see you on rctech now to claim the "unknown battery box".

Any recent news on this R1MT or Rx8 or whatever they are calling it?

How about the R1Pro. We were talking about this contoller being a few weeks away back in April and it doesnt look like I will be getting one in my Xmas stocking this year:cry:

Any newer confirmation of the 5s capabilty in the R1Pro with the BEC disabled? Would it be able to handle 5s with BEC disabled and mechanical brakes to keep the V spikes down? Would it even work if I was willing to take my chances, or would it just do nothing like the new MM contolers on 5s that shut down from overvoltage?

I feel like its been forever since there has been any news or progress. I hope Tekin doesn't become the next CC. If one of the Tekin guys would chime in that would be great. Or anyone who knows something new.

The R1Pro comes with a 16v capacitor(solder on style). Replace this with appropriate capacitance (35v/1000uF perhaps) and the R1Pro is the same hardware as the 1/8 controller - just no heatsink case or switching BEC. So yes....it should take 5s and has more FETs than most other controllers (aside from MGM), so it has excellent power handling abilities. The boards have a lot of copper in them as well, and a little air over the motor/battery wire standoffs will act as a heatsink. The small footprint makes it quite easy to install as well(though a heatsink case and switching BEC will make the 1/8 controller larger). The R1Pro is gonna live in my 1/8 buggy and the truggy will be the test dummy for the 1/8 controller when it is ready. :)
I suspect the R1 and R1Pro should be on the shelves any day now, actually. Tekin is trying to keep their mouth shut until they can deliver the product at this poinit. It is pretty tough to nail down a release date....especially round the holidays. :)

:great:Awesome Mike. Just the info I was looking for. So there is still a possibility for getting a nice stocking stuffer?

5s on the R1Pro (with some minor setup mods) I might have to try that controller out as well. Would you be carrying the apropriate capacitor for the "upgrade"

I'm also glad to hear they are going to add a switching BEC to the MT version. Should be a really nice controller.

Do you know what the actual price of the R1Pro is yet?

horizon has them listed for $229. so I would expect the street price to right around there.

Yeah the r1pro is a very nice speedo, we have a tekin team driver at my track and he has been using the r1pro for well over 7 months, its a very nice speedo, in his touring car it never cogged with the highest KV motor they have for MOD racing, it stays nice and cool, its tiny.... I want one, I do know I can get them cheaper by my track, since they sell all that stuff cheaper then anyone:mdr::na::na:

Was the team driver a beta tester? Im guessing thats the case.

Yes, He was testing with all the motors, Tekin's motor(s) brushed motors, and other brand motors (BL)

But not in a conversion, just touring car

I'm gonna get the RX8 no matter what and put it in my SuperMaxx or maybe I'll get a truggy and put it in it.

Yeah, the R1pro is on my list for my CRT.5...... But I already have the MM....

I just talked to my track owner and he said that Jason Moberly (AKA MO the tekin driver) Has blown up 4 or 5 of them in testing them, so he said dont jump on the R1pro to fast, I never really talked to him lately, so thats news

I wonder how there doing now? He said hes going to call MO and ask him for me =)

So basically this is post 13, No info on the Tekin Monster as of yet and we are all still waiting in the dust to weigh the MMM VS. The TM.
if anyone has anything new popping on this. Can you share it with the class. thanks