Another Brushless ESC?

I am A Tekin fan for sure, always have been pleased with their products. If this ESC comes out, it will be huge for the industry IMO. Alot of old racers will be willing to try A Tekin brushless system where they wouldnt any other brand. It may help the MT/buggy classes pick up.

[jnev]

I thought it was pretty ironic, how the MMM and tekin are scheduled to coem out at the same time about. Now, if they actually come out when they are supposed to, (I doubt it), then I'll have even mroe options to choose from for my buggy conversion. Hmmm... Tough choice, eh?

[jhautz]

Did I miss it in here somewhere? I see that the R1 and R1-Pro iare due in March. But when is the R1-MT due out?

This is indeed good news. However, Im a little concernend that these controllers dont apear to have heatsink, or surface that a fan would do any good either. How can it possibly handle 200+ amps contunuous on 5s with no heatsink. Are they using magic 100% efficient FETs?

[Sower]

Originally Posted by jhautz

Are they using magic 100% efficient FETs?

Sweet.

I did get another update from them. Here's what they said:

"It also looks as if the R1 and R1 Pro will come out near the end of March and the R1MT shortly after."

"We have tested or ESC with the Trinity motor (can't remember exactly which one,) the Castle motors and some prototypes we're looking into. We havent picked up any Lehner motors, but it sounds as though we should. The 1/8 scale motor we want to release is just a longer can version of the 1/10 scales. I'll get some more info from the prez on them"

I'm still waiting to see if any more info comes about. Since I'm in Boise, Idaho I think they might be responding to my e-mail fairly quick. I've seen these guys doing testing at our track since they're based in McCall (about 2 hours away). Hopefully they will continue with the great response.

Hope that info helps you guys.

[jnev]

Very cool. I am mainly looking forward for the R1MT. :027:

[Sower]

Well, we'll see if it actually makes the end of March date. And if it does, will the MMM be at the same time? If CC is much later, they will loose a huge part of the market and potential long term customers.

[gixxer]

that is great news. I knew they were doing the r1 and r1 pro but never heard anything about a mt version. If they get it out around april that would be perfect to start the new outdoor season.

[glassdoctor]

The MT has been one of those "well get to that once the regular ones are done" thing.... just like CC said about the Mambas. Will be funny if a year after the MM we are still waiting on the MMM but Tekin already has the MT.

Another thing that sounds suspiciously CC-like is what that quote just said about the MT.... appears as if the MT motor is undecided or at least untested. That's the deal at CC tooo. Hmmmmm

[BrianG]

Maybe they're waiting to see what motor CC is gonna use and then just use the same thing. Cuts R&D costs. :)

[jhautz]

I know many have said this about the MMM but I think it applies in this case too... Forget the motor!!! Just give us the ESC!!!

There are plenty of motor options. Thats not the problem.

Exactly, we could all care less about the motor. I have a $300 pletty sitting here and not gunna run whatever they choose to be a universal motor. With no heatsink, I am sure the pletties and nues will liquify the case at 5s.

[jollyjumper]

i think the r1-mt will have a big heatsink, the r1-pro is for touring cars and other 10th scale cars.
r1-mt will be good i think.

[jhautz]

We can only hope you are right.

[jollyjumper]

yeah, if it doesnt have a big heatsink it will suck.

[jollyjumper]

just got e-mail from team tekin:

I do not have a lot of info yet. I do know that it is going to have about
40+ fets and we are building this big enough to handle up to some of the
1/8th scale electric stuff that we are going to be testing.