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December 10, 2020

Sunpadow Platin 1S competition LiPo pack

Sunpadow announces the launch of this Platin series 3.7V 8000mAh pack which is an ultra-thin, low centre-of-gravity lithium battery for racing. Specially developed for the 1/12th modified class, which consists of 8-minute races, it features a large capacity, weighs just 159 grams and is 93 x 47 x 18.5mm. Excellent discharge capability ensures a stable voltage supply for racing, especially for the last one or two minutes of the race, where the voltage is usually very low, minimising the risk of any shutdown of your electronics, which is caused by excessive instantaneous voltage drop from the large current output in 1S applications.

Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]

October 12, 2020

Reedy Pro Charge Leads

Reedy’s new Pro Charge Leads are now available in a variety of configurations for most batteries used in popular 1:10 and 1:8 applications. Heavy-duty 12-gauge silicone wires provide maximum current flow without overheating during high-current cycling. Mesh sheathing offers additional protection and a professional appearance while positive ends are clearly marked to prevent reverse polarity.

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January 10, 2020

Spektrum Smart Powerstage bundles

Horizon Hobby have introduced the new Spektrum Smart Powerstage bundles that that include Smart Technology high-quality hardcase batteries and chargers. When a Spektrum Smart LiPo battery is connected to a Spektrum Smart charger, unique parameters and health of that Smart LiPo battery upload from the Smart memory microchip integrated into the battery. Through the charger, drivers can view and set preferences, such as charge rates, so that all that is needed to charge the pack every time is press the charger Start button. Smart technology takes care of the rest. The Spektrum Smart 50C LiPos are ready to drop into most RC cars for better performance, power, and reliability. These battery packs are a great upgrade for RTR car, buggy and truck drivers looking to get more punch and off the line power on nearly any setup. The Powerstage bundles are available for 2S, 3S, 4S and 6S setups.

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November 15, 2017

CRC 2S charge/balance lead & accessories

Coming from CRC are a new 2S charge/balance lead as well as 14AWG wire, balance extensions and 4mm to 5mm bullet adapters. Starting with the charge lead, it comes pre-soldered with 4mm bullet connectors and an XH balance connector. Also included is the 4 to 5 mm adapter allowing to use the leads on both 4mm and 5mm bullet packs. Unlike stepped adapters, the separate bullet insert has very little exposed metal, practically eliminating the possibility of a short.

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August 23, 2017

Yuki Model digital battery capacity checker

Coming from Yuki Model is the new digital battery capacity checker. Usable with all batteries or balance wires that utilise JST EH or XH balancer ports, the battery checker is able to display the overall battery or single cell voltage of Lithium-based 2S to 8S batteries while also telling about the remaining battery capacity, highest/lowest voltage and voltage differences. Additionally the device is usable with 2-cell to 4-cell NiXX packs and it includes balancer and discharge functions beside a servo and ESC tester.

Source: Yuki Model [yuki-model.de]

August 3, 2017

Muchmore Impact LCG Max-Punch 4300mAh LiPo pack

Muchmore have expanded their range of high-performance LiPo batteries by the new Impact LCG Max-Punch FD2 4300mAh 2S pack. Measuring 95.8×46.8×22.5mm and weighing it at 192g the battery is of a low-profile design while the high-performance 120C cells make for exceptional power output in modified and stock classes. The hardcase battery utilises standard 4mm bullet-type connectors and it will hit stores very soon.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

November 20, 2015

Reedy charge leads & XH balance board

New from Reedy comes a range of charge leads as well as an XH balance board for 2S to 6S LiPo battery packs. Starting with the wires, first up is a 7-in-1 charge lead that comes pre-wired with six of the most used connector types such as a red BEC, universal-type, Tamiya and T-type plug. Also attached is a dedicated glow-plug adapter and a blank positive and negative wire that allow you to attach a seventh plug of your choice. On the input side 4mm bullet-type connectors are suitable for most of today’s AC and DC chargers. Also new is a T-plug charge lead that can be used both for direct charging or to attach a range of adapters to and last but not least comes the 2-6S XH balance board that can be used with any charger that requires a balance board with XH connectors.

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November 17, 2015

Yokomo YZ-114Plus auto-detect balance charger

Yokomo have introduced their new YZ-114Plus auto-detect multi-chemistry balance charger. Capable of charging LiPo, LiFe and LiIon batteries as well as NiMH and NiCd packs with up to 6A charge current the charger also features a special program for high-voltage LiHV batteries. The compact device is of a light weight and features a built-in balancer, 4-button operation, a back-lit display and several front-connectors for 6- and 3-pin XH balancer plugs, a Micro-USB PC link, a 5V/2.1A USB port and an optional temperature sensor. The charger will become available in December.

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