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Sower · 02.20.2007, 03:09 PM

Here's an update I just got from Tekin. Sounds pretty good to me. I'll just copyclip their response for you guys:

Rob,

The R1 series ESCs are not yet on the market. We are hoping for a middle of March release date and the ESCs should sell for $160 for the R1 and $210 for the R1-Pro. Combo systems (ESC and motor) should sell for $235 for the R1 and $260 for the R1-Pro.

As for amps, the R1 can handle 104amps Continuous per phase
(3 phases total) and 1152amps Peak per phase.

The R1-Pro will handle 208amps Continuous per phase and 2304amps Peak per phase.

As per motor limit, you can use any turn or kV motor you wish as long as it is 36mm or smaller. The R1-MT is designed to handle the longer can motors which will be used in 1/8 scale buggies and monster trucks.

For a Brushless only use, the R1 series will be fine for your application. Having Brushed/Brushless modes is only a difference in software and does not affect size of the unit.
If you are planning to go 5s LiPo, the R1-MT cis designed to handle it as long as you use a receiver pack (the BEC that powers the servo cannot handle the 5s.) If you are planning on an 1/8 scale application with 5s, the R1-MT will be perfect for what you're looking for.

Looks like we might have an alternative to the Quark 125 in the next month or so. :027:

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Sower RC-Monster Aluminum Offline Posts: 957 Join Date: Sep 2006	02.20.2007, 03:09 PM Here's an update I just got from Tekin. Sounds pretty good to me. I'll just copyclip their response for you guys: Rob, The R1 series ESCs are not yet on the market. We are hoping for a middle of March release date and the ESCs should sell for $160 for the R1 and $210 for the R1-Pro. Combo systems (ESC and motor) should sell for $235 for the R1 and $260 for the R1-Pro. As for amps, the R1 can handle 104amps Continuous per phase (3 phases total) and 1152amps Peak per phase. The R1-Pro will handle 208amps Continuous per phase and 2304amps Peak per phase. As per motor limit, you can use any turn or kV motor you wish as long as it is 36mm or smaller. The R1-MT is designed to handle the longer can motors which will be used in 1/8 scale buggies and monster trucks. For a Brushless only use, the R1 series will be fine for your application. Having Brushed/Brushless modes is only a difference in software and does not affect size of the unit. If you are planning to go 5s LiPo, the R1-MT cis designed to handle it as long as you use a receiver pack (the BEC that powers the servo cannot handle the 5s.) If you are planning on an 1/8 scale application with 5s, the R1-MT will be perfect for what you're looking for. Looks like we might have an alternative to the Quark 125 in the next month or so. :027: