10-11-2006, 09:04 PM
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Infrared Choro-Qs?
While I personally haven't gotten into the CQs, (I'm more of a ZZSE fan) maybe some of you guys might get a kick out of this:
Tomy Q-Steer, the infrared Choro-Q
The controller looks pretty neat, though.
DT
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10-11-2006, 11:05 PM
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That looks like a much improved Tomy version of a digi-q... Me want!!!
Any idea if they're ever going to get a US release?
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10-12-2006, 02:39 AM
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I dunno, it looks like it has steering linkage in the front. Wouldn't be a DigiQ if that's the case. The gearing looks like the standard bit in the rear as well. The DigiQ had tank like steering and solid plastic front wheels. Unlless it has gearing on the other side as well and two drive motors.
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10-12-2006, 09:08 AM
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I'm totally intrigued by this new offering.
It appears to be setup like a Turbo Bit (aka Microsizers Pro). Which is to say, it uses the magnetic steering and has the turbo button. I imagine it's able to be so tiny due to using IR technology.
Depending on how much these things cost to ship in from Japan (I imagine this will be a Japan only offering, as the DigiQ and ChoroQ never really did well in the US Market), I might have to pick up 1 of each channel! There's HUGE potential to rip the electronics out of these things and transplant them into Bits or Zips and have LOADS of space leftover for other components OR for getting ultra-low profile setups going!
Nice find DT.
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10-25-2006, 03:08 AM
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Yes, that's way too much! I'm in Japan and have bought some of these, anyone who wants to pay that much can e-mail me and I'll go to the toy store and buy you one.  Found the official page:
http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/qsteer/
Keep checking EBay, I know I’ve seen some selling for $15.00 plus shipping in my regular DigiQ search. These are definitely worth buying if you like micro RC cars!
Last edited by Tiny Tim; 10-25-2006 at 03:49 AM.
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10-25-2006, 03:25 AM
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Is that supposed to be a Scion? I know they have different models in Japan, but that's what it looks like to me.
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10-25-2006, 12:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by DarkTetsuya
Is that supposed to be a Scion? I know they have different models in Japan, but that's what it looks like to me.
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Scion is actually Toyota almost everywhere else in the world. So to answer your question...yes it's a scion . But you'll have to look for a "toyota bB" if you want to buy one. I agree with namuna, these have alot of rip out potential especially in a project I'm working on now. BUT, $33 +S&H for a non propo PCB???? Maxx
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10-25-2006, 03:21 PM
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Well I know many of those cars are released under different banners/names in diff. countries, so I thought this might be one of those cases.
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