c.rainford73 wrote:Pretty amazing stuff compared to the original electronic versions we all started with

Yes, Carl. One obvious departure from the usual fare, appears to be the separation of functions. This arrangement is beginning to look more like Tamiya's DMD pairing (ESC module + Effects module).
For the first time, the speed/motor controller function is now encased in a separate unit, with what looks like small cooling fins on the periphery. The spec also suggests that this combo can handle more powerful drive motors, and beefier batteries. That will please a lot of upgraders, I guess. In theory, the barrel can now fire BBs, recoil, smoke
and flash as well...

...but maybe not at the same time
Looking at the diagram, it's not clear to me what the 'data interface' is for, though. I suppose it's just the conduit through which instructions pass from the MFU to the ESC, In that sense, it really is following Tamiya's tried and tested (if dated, some would say) linkup.

"Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please"- Mark Twain.