Another Brushless ESC?
 

Hey, have you guys seen or heard anything about the Tekin R1 Pro ESC? Here's a link:

http://www.teamtekin.com/R1%20and%20R1%20Pro.asp

The R1 Pro says it will handle 5s lipos. I have no idea on how many amps it's set up to handle, and I don't even know if it's on the market yet. Just FYI.

there was a tread on it couple weeks ago.
they will also make some motors.
and maybe even a 1/8th setup.
i saw that somewhere on their site once.

Oh. Oops. :002:

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:

sower, thanks for the info, i always tought they had a esc and/or combo for us in the pipeline.
do you know anything about 1/8th scale suited motor from tekin?
thanks, mike.

Nope. Hopefully they'll give more info on that soon. Not sure it will matter much for me though. I'm pretty set on the Lehner. Well, actually if this ESC works with the Neu, I might go that direction. I think I'll check with them.

ok, thanks sower.
i just mailed them to.
here's the link to the product page: http://temp.teamtekin.com/r1mt.html
will mike do this system?
thanks.

Yeah, I just sent a few more questions too. The only limiting factor I see in the prelim info is the size of the motor at 36mm. That's 1.4 inch diameter and smaller than the 1.56" of the Neu 1515. Seems like a lot of power (200 amps) to be limited by the diameter of the motor. Doesn't make sense to me.

The price points and specs sound similar to the MM and most likely the MMM. And the release date sounds about right for the MMM as well. Hmmm.

A little ironic don't you think? It will be interesting to see what plays out here.

Tell you what... if the Tekin MT hits the market before the MMM and looks to be the real deal... I won't feel bad dumping CC. It's too bad CC isn't more committed to the Mambas.. they basicly say they have been too busy to get to it, if you read betweeen the lines.

Tell you what, the small tekin motors, under their black sticker, they are green! :eek:

I have heard/seen that before... anyone have a picture to verify?

I noticed the latest Rage motors are different... with some anno and beveled edge.. definitely different than a M25 now.

The Tekin/Castle rumors are hotly contested by certain people.

the pro version 5S lipo but only 14cell nimh thats not much

but at least some competition

You can have my word on it, Glassdoctor. The last small Tekin I had in my hands was green under the sticker. It also had the white/red/black wires. Looked exactly like a M25. And they had the same KV choices as well. This was in September 06. And no, I don't have pics to prove it. But why should I tell you stories here?


Probably doesn't mean much, though. They just have their motors made at the same compeny in asia.

That's cool.. I believe you. It's some other people I would have to convince.

Rumors are that CC makes the Tekin stuff... IMO it's not quite like that but I can believe that Tekin has had some help from CC.

Anyone who really knows isn't talking of course. But it's quite interesting....