Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Kawada LX Lipo packs & Balance Charger Categories - Balancer, Batteries, Chargers, Electric, Kawada, Products - comments closed
New from Japanese firm Kawada are these new LiPo packs as well as a new LiPo balance charger. Similar to those recently shown to us by Speed Passion, these new LiPo packs comes in both a hard cased carbon look racing pack and a stick pack configuration complete with rounded corners as well as power cable and balancer connection. Both packs are 4000MAh, with the racing pack contain 30C cells and the stick pack only 20C. Also newly released by Kawada is a simple LiPo balance charger that lets you charge at 2.0A, 1.5A, 1.0A and 0.5A and can work with up to 4 cell 14.8 volt packs.
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Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Corally RDX Phi Diff & Intellect cells Categories - Accessories, Batteries, Corally, Electric, On Road, Products - comments closed
Corally have released a number of new items for both the Corally RDX Phi as well some items for general use. For the RDX Phi there is an all improved differential, designed to ensure long lasting super smooth trouble free diff action. The new diff uses 18 2.5 mm chrome balls which run on large super hard diff washers, and this combination guarantees to handle the higher torque required for today’s brushless racing. Also new is a special brushless motor case that carries up to 4 batteries, 2 small assortment cases, 2 brushless armatures and 3 brushless motors. Finally Corally have released the latest version of the Intellect Sub-C cells, called IB4600SHV, which feature improved voltage, and the latest edition of IB 2/3A single cell, a 1600mAh High Discharge Type called IB1600 that is also available as IB1600 receiver pack.
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Monday, June 30, 2008
Speed Passion LiPo packs & Analysis tool Categories - Batteries, Controllers, Electric, Products, Speed Passion - comments closed
Seen at last weekend’s Euro Touring Series finale in Andernach, Germany, Speed Passion gave us a first look at some of their new upcoming products. The most interesting of which was the new range of LiPo packs which will be released soon, beginning with 2 different configurations, a 25C 4000MAh hard cased racing pack and a stick pack shaped 20C 4000MAh pack, which retains it round edges to enable it to fit into standard stick pack mounts.
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Friday, June 27, 2008
Speed Passion Silver Arrow BL series Categories - Batteries, Controllers, Electric, Motors, Products, Speed Passion - comments closed
We have received the first Exclusive pictures and information on Speed Passion’s newest project, the Silver Arrow 1/8th Brushless system. Designed to convert any 1/8th scale on road chassis from gas to electric power, it has been made first for the Serpent 960. The conversion consists of the electrical parts, which consist of a motor, ESC and battery and the parts needed to mount the motor and adapt the 2-speed to a single speed.
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Thursday, June 26, 2008
LRP Alkaline Battery range Categories - Batteries, Electric, LRP, Products - comments closed
LRP has increased their battery range with the introduction of these high-performance PP3, AA and AAA batteries. These LRP Alkaline batteries can be used for any application either at home, at work or in the R/C car area and are free from mercury and cadmium. Approved VTEC quality, the cells perform well, are cost effective and can be stored for up to 3 years.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
Reedy 3200mAh 11.1V LiPo pack Categories - Batteries, Electric, Products, Reedy - comments closed
For the ultimate in power and top speed, Reedy is excited to announce an all-new 11.1V 20C LiPo battery for enthusiasts that believe you can never have too much power. More voltage equals more power and higher top speeds and you can easily increase power and speed by swapping out a 7.2V NiMH or 7.4V LiPo battery and replacing it with this 11.1V LiPo battery. This high-power battery pack is designed specifically for use in R/C cars and trucks and a unique hard case design helps protect the battery from damage. Integrated locking nubs simulate sub-C cell profiles to allow the battery to be easily installed in a slotted touring car chassis and by simply flipping the battery over, you have a perfect installation for off-road vehicles. To reduce resistance and increase power, Reedy’s 11.V 20C LiPo battery comes equipped with TRA connector and 12AWG wires.
Source: Reedy [rc10.com]
Monday, June 9, 2008
Much More HPC & HCC batteries Categories - Batteries, Electric, Much More, Products - comments closed 
Much More Racing have released a new range of AAA and AA NiMH rechargeable batteries, delivering long usage times and the most enjoyment between recharges. The AAA cells, available in 900 and 1100, are perfect for powering the Kyosho Mini-Z, a transmitter, bundled receiver pack, micro vehicle or other use, while the 2800 AA cells give the longest run time for your transmitter and other uses.
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Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Team Tekin 3400 Lipo Power Cell Categories - Batteries, Electric, Products, Tekin - comments closed 
Team Tekin have announced the release of their Power Cell, a 3400mAh 7.4V 23C LiPo pack. Suitable for use in most touring cars and other non saddle pack configured cars, further details are sparse, but it is supplied in a protective hard case and has top mounted connection points and balancer port. UPDATE. According to Tekin president Jim Campbell, this pack is already ROAR legal and there will different versions and sizes coming out in the future.
Source: Tekin [teamtekin.com]
