Did They Get It Right? A Closer Look at Redcat's Ascent-32 V2 [Video]
By: Tim Gluth
Redcat's Ascent-32 has gotten a V2 refresh, but is it better than the original? With oil-filled shocks, a lower gear ratio, and wider compatibility for aftermarket servos and brushless motors, how much of an improvement is this micro R/C crawler?
Let's take a closer look at this revised rig, compare it with the original Ascent-32, and test it on some desktop crawling terrain.
Specs:
- Vehicle Scale: 1/32
- Engine / Motor: RC130 Brushed Motor
- Transmission: Forward & Reverse, Ratio - 24:7:1
- Drive System: 4 Wheel Drive
- Length: 148mm
- Width: 98mm
- Height: 85mm
- Servo Type: Sub Micro Water-resistant Servo .4Kg @ 5.0v
- Wheelbase: 105mm
- Ground Clearance: 27mm
- Chassis Type: 1mm Flat Steel Chassis
- Wheel Width: 105mm
- Wheel Diameter: 20mm
- Suspension: Aluminum Cap Oil Filled Shocks
- Speed Control Type: 2in1 ESC/Receiver Brushed 2s LiPo
- Radio System: 2.4GHz Radio System
- Battery: 2s 7.4v 180mAh w/ USB Charger
- Needed to Run: 4AA Batteries for Radio
The Redcat Ascent-32 V2 is priced at $89.99 and is available from Redcat and its dealers. Visit redcatracing.com to learn more about this 1/32-scale R/C crawler.
