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November 16, 2015

Team Orion Ultra chemistry shorty LiPo battery

Team Orion have introduced their Ultra chemistry shorty LiPo battery pack. Suitable for a range of applications the pack is built from high-performance 450mmAh 100C cells with a special chemistry and construction making for improved punch and extreme power output. This allows to use the battery in power-hungry classes such as 4WD Modified off-road and it comes housed in a carbon-look hardcase, utilising standard 4mm gold-plated connectors.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

November 5, 2015

Antix hardcase LiPo battery packs

New from LRP’s recently announced Antix brand come five economically priced LiPo hardcase battery packs. Build using 45C cells the packs come pre-wired with a US-style T-type connector and an XH balancer port for easy and secure charging and balancing. The range includes an oval diameter 2S 4800mAh racing pack, two 2S straight-type packs, as well as a 3S and 4S battery for 1/8th applications.

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November 5, 2015

Flash Point 6000mAh 4S LiPo battery pack

Flash Point R/C have introduced their new 6000mAh 4S LiPo battery pack. Build using high-performance 90C cells the hardcase battery target racers and bashers alike and its standard 138×46.5×45.5mm dimensions makes it usable for all 1/8th vehicles that use brick-type battery packs. The pack weighs in at 600g, it comes pre-wired with an industry standard balancer connector but no power connector, allowing to use your choice of battery/ESC plug.

Source: Flash Point [flashpointrc.com]

November 3, 2015

LRP introduces Antix brand

LRP have introduced their new cost oriented Antix brand. First products up for grabs will be a line of high-quality LiPo hardcase battery packs built from 45C cells. Available will be two 2S packs with 4800mAh and 5000mAh capacity, two 3S packs of 4300mAh and 5600mAh as well as a 4S 5400mAh pack. All come pre-wired with US-style connectors and LRP promises a high quality standard for all products but a budget price tag to make the products attractive for average modellers without compromising performance and durability.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

October 30, 2015

Reedy 2100mAh 14.8V starter box LiPo battery

New from Reedy comes a dedicated LiPo battery pack for nitro starter boxes. Offering a capacity of 2100mAh the 14.8V softcase pack is of a small footprint at 103x35x28mm and it weighs in at 209g. This makes the battery easy to install and it is barely noticeable during transport to and from the track. A high discharge race of 20C makes for a lot of power while the pre-installed T-plug connector and XH balancer plug allows for easy charging and secure balancing.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

October 29, 2015

Reedy 3400mAh 50C 7.4V LP shorty LiPo battery

New from Reedy comes the 3400mAh 2S low-profile competition LiPo battery pack. Low-profile shorty batteries are quickly becoming the favoured configuration for 2WD and 4WD buggies thanks to their light weight and low centre of gravity. Reedy’s new offering provides 3400mAh capacity for modified class racers while a 50C discharge rating smooths the power output to reduce lap times. The hardcase battery utilises 4mm low-resistance sockets, it meets ROAR, EFRA, BRCA and IFMAR specifications, measures 93x47x18.5mm and it weighs in at only 155g.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

October 20, 2015

Reedy 5200mAh 55C 4S LiPo battery pack

Reedy have a new 4S 14.8V high-performance LiPo battery pack for 1/8th scale applications available. Even though there is a nearly 10 percent increase in capacity compared to its predecessor, there is no increase in weight, which makes it easy to achieve perfect left/right weight distribution in a typical 1/8th e-Buggy. Low-resistance 5mm power sockets offer great convenience while a durable hard case protects the battery from damage. Three 2mm balance ports allow for balance charging using the included balance charge harness and the pack also included two 5mm sockets.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

October 15, 2015

HPI Baja 5B Flux Ultimate Power Pack set

Coming from HPI Racing and made for the Baja 5B Flux large scale buggy is the Ultimate Power Pack set. Included are two softcase 14.8V 5300mAh 60C LiPo battery packs that snuggly fit into the buggy’s tough plastic battery box. The packs come pre-wired with T-type connectors and also included is a suitable jumper wire. Despite fitting into other vehicles HPI strongly recommend to use the batteries only in cars with battery boxes to not leave them unprotected from the elements.

Source: HPI Racing [hpiracing.com]