Q1: What is the dNaNo?
A: Made by Kyosho, the dNaNo is a new offering of Radio Controlled car in the 1/43rd Scale.
Q2: What sets this apart from other RCs in the scale?
A: Here's the full list of features (items of particular interest bolded):
* 1/43-scale so it can easily fit in the palm of your hand.
* Operated by a 2.4GHz radio system so there are no crystals to fuss with.
* Each car has a built-in lap counter and each car has its own unique ID number. After a race, you will be able to review your results for the race and also bring up information on the entire life of your car.
* Powered by a LiPo battery pack.
* Optional light set will be available.
* Ports on the chassis allow you to plug in an optional traction control unit to make the car easier to control when cornering at speed.
* The car can be plugged into a computer so driving profiles can be customized.
* Each car comes completely assembled and includes a chassis for display purposes that has the true to scale wheels and tires mounted on it.
* A starter set will include the 2.4GHz transmitter, LiPo battery pack and charger. (These items are not included with the car)
* Transmitter only requires 4AAA batteries.
* 8 different bodies will be available, with new ones coming out each month there after.
Q3: When will it be available?
A: The dNaNo will only be available in Japan at initial release, no specifics yet as to when other Countries will receive shipments.
Q4: How much?
A: dNano line-up will be:
- Complete Chassis Set (16,275yen to 16,800yen, which is about $165US dollars)
- Starter Pack, which is the Transmitter/Lipo/Charger (11,550yen, which is about $113US dollars)
- Auto Scale Colletion, which is just the car (3,675yen to 4,200ye, which is about $35 to $40US dollars)
More details at
http://dnano.jp/pinfo/index.html
Q5: Pictures?
A: Check out these links for some product pics...
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http://www.redrc.net/2008/02/toy-fair-kyosho-dnano/
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http://mini-zracer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27423
Q6: There was mention of integrated lap-counter...Is it compatible with the Core System?
A: According to Tim Johnson of Kyosho..."Core did design the timing system for Kyosho".
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