A few months back I spotted the Jada Toys Battle Machines Laser Battle RCs in the store and wanted one (or two or all of them). I currently have three. They provide a great break from building RCs, repairing family cars, and playing Wii Sports — all activities I’ve done a lot of lately (only two of which I’ve really enjoyed — can you guess which ones?).

Blue Camaro Battle Machines RC
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Tag, You’re It: Doing Laser Battle With RC Battle Machines originally appeared on About.com Radio Controlled Vehicles on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 17:56:24.

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Speed Passion have announced the 5.0 turn version of their Competition 3.0 motor. Expected to be released in mid December, it is similar in features to the previous versions, with a 20% improvement in efficiency over the previous version. Performance has also been improved with new adjustable timing allowing you to chose from smooth low, mid power kick of smooth throughout the power delivery. It also of course sports the handy new high power current plug in system that allows for simple solderless motor changes.

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Speed Passion 5.0T Competition 3.0 motor

The all new Pure Evo SpecRacing motor from Nosram claims to be the new benchmark for stock racing worldwide. Based on years of experience and racing success, Nosram has designed a spec racing brushless motor that is based on the World Championship winning Pure Evolution modified platform that combines extreme power with perfect controllability. Together with the new ‘Easy-Tech’ features, these motors are the perfect combination of top class brushless motors and fair racing for controlled stock racing.

Features:
- HDS Technology: High Density Short stack for highest power output.
- New StockSpec Magnet: High strength sintered 12.45mm magnet with maximum dimension allowed by the rules for maximum performance
- PreciSensorTM System: Revolutionary precise sensor positioning for best power, throttle and efficiency. Fully adjustable and replaceable.
- Reproducible Timing: Timing adjustable in clearly defined, reproducible steps with the new molded timing inserts for same result every time.
- Dismountable: Machined 7075-T6 aluminum can, short/lightweight design and maximum airflow.
- Easysolder Design: Heavy cooper, multilayer PCB for lowest resistance.
- Oversized Ball Bearings: Oversized ball bearing for highest performance and durability.

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Nosram Pure Evo SpecRacing motor

Schumacher Racing were in contact to tell us that are searching for someone to fill an opening in their engineering department. “We require an engineer with a degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering to help design and develop our innovative, world leading products. You will be required to regularly attend race meetings at weekends, to support our racing team, and use the knowledge gained to help with product testing and development. You will be a key member of a small team and will have a major input into the future direction of Schumacher products.”

Apply to Robin Schumacher
Managing Director
Schumacher Racing
71-73 Tenter Road
Moulton Park
Northampton, NN3 6AX, UK.

Robin(at)racing-cars.com

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Schumacher Racing have a job opening