I think it will be out shortly in the US this Spring. I use it for my associated TC-4 touring and E-maxx. But I am thinking of getting a bigger and more capable ESC such as MGM compro, one that can handle extremely high voltage for my E-maxx. However, I think for racing purpose, I think it is one of the most intelligent and capable ESC out there.
And another thing I want to say is that get SSB-mk03 and it will work very well for your big truck purpose.

No problem, my friend.
If you want to use sensored brushless motor with this ESC, all you have to do is to connect 3 wires without connecting the sensor wire.

Yea, the SSB-mk02 and 03 have built in switching BECs. I was thinking that Quark may have beaten CC to the punch as well. I still think that the price may be an issue for Quark if the ESC is truly in the $300 range when the MMM will be ESC and motor for the same price and specs that call out 1/8 applications.

On the flip side I do like the quarks for their smooth throttle and brake. The sensored capability really could possibly open up some options. I'd really like to see a big motor run on sensored mode for the ultimate in control. Now if somone would just make one. lol It could be very interesting.

Ive been saving my pennys for 2 MMMs next month. Maybe instead of 2 MMMs I'll have to try one MMM and one SSB-mk03. :yes:

What about Max-Cim motors or have they gone out of business with the sensorless revolution? I remember seeing them a lot at the beginning of the BL era, when it seemed to be just them and Aveo, they had some 20 capable cell 36mm motors in the range but the ESCs where extortionately expensive, maybe thier motors could be what your looking for.

I found the ESC on a couple of websites. Of course, they are all in Korean. I used a currency calculator and it looks like it retails for about $320.00 or roughly 298,000 won. I will probably pick one up as soon it is released here.

I want to say something about the pricing.
If Quark sells a product in the us for $275, they sell it for 275,000 won. So basically, what I'm saying is that the currency calculator won't work for the Quark products. They will simply match the numbers. This explanation is out of my experience. And I am pretty sure that the most expensive model of SSB-mk series which is SSB-mkIII will sell for less than $300. And that's for the combo which include the program box. I want to add that it is simply the most capable and intelligent BL ESC in the market period. I am sure that there will be so my winners of major racing events of the world who use Quark SSB-mkIII. I am that confident about this product. But for you monster truck lovers including me will have to buy SSB-mkIII. mkII and I won't be that impressive in spite of all the amazing functions that they have.

Lets hope you are right about that price. I could swallow that. The same price as the 125B but more capabilities and the programing box.:yes:

Someone mention Max-cim? I found that they do still have a website, and a UK dealer too.... only trouble is the motors come in two flavours- 1450kv and 2500kv (not so bad really), but they cost £160 each.... ouch.

I would say the SSB mk03 combo version will sell for less than a 125B in the U.S. 125B's were $400 AUS at my lhs, but the mko3 with program box was $340 AUS when I looked at them a couple of months ago.
A guy at racing used one in his Kyosho ST-R truggy with a plettenburg maximum with fan and 2 trackpower 4900's (4s) for a month or two, but last race meet he burnt it out during practice, and he left before I got a chance to ask him more about it. Another guy that I haven't seen for about 2 months tried one in his losi 8t with I think a 7xl on 6s just for testing, but I'm not certain. He hasn't raced with it, because he couldn't get it to work with his align 600xl.

hey Patrick, just out of curiosity, which LHS do you think is the best in Perth?

I don't know if it's the best, but I've pretty much only been going to Perth RC on Stirling street for the last couple of years. They used to have more maxx related stuff than some other places, and I've raced in the e-maxx class with 3 of the people that have worked there. (only one guy is still there though - Aari).

Hi guys,

Yes, I know Perth RC. They're pretty helpful. they sell a lot of plane & heli stuff too. Bought my Futaba 9CHP & an OS Vspec from them on a whim last year when I was visiting. Went to the one in Murray street but got no service from them.

Regards,
Joe Ling

Has anyone heard anything on these controllers recently?

I see Horizon has them listed as preorder, $258 for the MK03. I saw the MK03 in stock in Aus, @$339.

Wow!!!
 

Well now I am feeling even luckier knowing that we are moving to Seoul, Korea in August:yipi:. We were stationed there in 2004, but transfered to Brussels, Belgium in 2005. I am resuming custody of my three kids and moving to Korea in just a few months for a 3 to 4 year posting. My 2 boys (11 & 12) are very excited about the premise of getting into the RC hobby with me. I have 4 versions of the EMaxx already built up ready for new electronics. I conducted these projects knowing how rough kids can be on RC vehicles. All metal construction through and through. The boys will each get one and learn from there. The other two Maxx's are pretty expensive $$$$ and will remain under my control, but I am sure that they will have a blast racing/bashing with me. I am feeling pretty lucky knowing that I will have the best of both worlds at hand. I will have easy access to Quark products up front, and still have a hand in the US market using the internet and the APO system. This really is my year:party:.:lol::lol::lol:

It sounds like we may need a few of the SSB MK-III's to outfit our trucks. I look forward to getting settled in there in the fall.:whistle: