Quark 125B / Sky Technologies

[jhautz]

Hey NewE... I did discuss the heat issues and the 6s issues with Frank over at S&T in Cali. What I was basically told is that they knew about those problems but had no plans for chages to the current ESC line. The way it was told to me was that the 125B was originally inteneded to be the ultimate 1/10 scale ESC, but it wasnt really intended for MT and 1/8 applications when it was originally designed. They themselves have done some experimentation with the 125 in Emaxx and 1/8 buggies and have had about the same sucess we all have demonstrated.

When I asked if there was a revised version of the 125 planned to address the heat an 6s issue I was told that there would be no revisions, but that they (S&T Korea) have high on the project list a new ESC that is more traditionally designed with the heat sink on the top that would be targeting the large scale brushless stuff like the Monster Trucks and 1/8 Buggys and Truggys.

Other than that I dont really have any additional information. I asked more questions, but at that time(last fall sometime) it had not even been started, so he didnt really have any more info than that. There was no mention from him as far as max voltage or anything else. I dont want to start any rumors of what it migh be cuz I dont even think they know what it will be. Who knows when/if it will arrive, but if they are gonna play in the same arena as the MMM when it comes out they better do something. Not sure what the MMM will be like, but knowing CC Im sure it will have an impressive set of specs.

EDIT: I just hope the price tag on this new ESC doesnt go up from the 125B cost. Right now its already an expensive controller. I cant imagine many will buy it if the cost goes up from there.