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May 17, 2017

Trinity Monster Max brushless stock motor

Coming from Trinity is the new Monster Max brushless stock motor. Building on the proven Monster Horsepower motor the Monster Max features the TEP1112 high-torque rotor, a newly designed low-resistance stator, it has the red insulators removed for lower resistance and increased airflow and black thermal epoxy makes for better heat dissipation which leads to a lot less fading of the motor over the run. The ROAR approved power plant is available in 13.5T, 17.5T and 21.5T variants.

Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]

May 16, 2017

Arrowmax 7.6V 6200mAh low profile LiHV battery pack

Coming from Arrowmax is the new 7.6V 6200mAh LiHV low-profile battery pack. Built from high-performance 55C/110C high-voltage Lithium-Polymer cells the battery offers an increased nominal voltage of 7.6V and it can be charged up to a charge end voltage of 8.7V or 4.35V per cell. Even when used with the standard, and often mandatory 8.4V or 4.2V per cell setting, it offers a flatter discharge curve, meaning more power towards the end of the run. The pack utilises 5mm tube-type connectors and it is available now.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

May 15, 2017

Yokomo Racing Performer 6000mAh LCG LiPo battery

Yokomo have introduced their new Racing Performer 6000mAh LCG LiPo battery pack. Made from high-quality 70C/140C cells the battery offers low internal resistance and thus maximum voltage and punch, making it ideal for both Modified and Stock racing classes. On top of this does the low centre of gravity design make for less chassis rolling in corners which can result in faster lap times.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

May 11, 2017

Nosram HD StockSpec brushless speed control

UK Nosram distributors Schumacher have introduced the new HD StockSpec brushless speed control. The HD Stock Spec comes pre-installed with the all-new v5.1 software. This software is adapted to the new hardware and new vital features have been added to make it best possible for today’s need in Stock racing. Initial Drive Feel Compensation (IDFC) has been developed especially with Stock racing in mind to maximise the comfort of initial drive feel over the whole race. Activating IDFC will provide initial drive increments depending on the temperature of the motor. This innovative feature will help to match the same power feeling on throttle over the whole race. Users can either select no compensation or adjust more IDFC to match the desired feeling on throttle after the motor gets hotter and battery weaker. Newly developed Stock parameters for the timing allow to unleash the full power potential in all boosted classes. The new BDX-S break rounds off the package for Stock drivers. Four different brake types including BDX-S are now included, enabling maximum braking power with increased response for pin-point accuracy when entering tight corners. By the time of release, Nosram continues to use its well-known system for trackside adjustments with push buttons, with no need to use a separate programming unit. The Nosram HD speed control series however is designed to support external programming device which is planned to be offered later on.

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May 9, 2017

Reds Racing VX 540 17.5T high torque brushless motor

Coming from Reds Racing is the new VX540 17.5T high torque electric brushless motor. Complementing the already existing 13.5T and 21.5T high torque variants, the motor offers a precision-machined 6061-T6 high airflow can, a balanced sintered rotor as well as low resistance solder tabs. The specially tuned motor will offer increased low-RPM torque while maintaining unchanged top speed, making it ideal for tracks that requires both lots of bottom end power and speed.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

May 9, 2017

SkyRC D100 V2 AC/DC multi-chemistry charger

SkyRC have introduced their new D100 V2 AC/DC multi-chemistry charger. The device offers dual output channels, a USB output, and a 13.8V 100 watts power supply, making it usable with up to 6S LiXX batteries or up to 15-cell NiXX packs. With its internal power supply the charger is able to power additional DC devices while Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity allows to remote control and monitor the charger using iOS or Android mobile devices. Another new feature to the D100 V2 is the Scan to Go function. With a QR code generated by SkyRC’s SkyCharger app and attached to the respective battery the charger will start charging or discharging automatically once the QR code is scanned with a mobile device. The function will prevent the use of wrong charge modes or parameters. The features are rounded out by a back-lit display and temperature-controlled fan units.

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May 9, 2017

LRP tease X22 540-size brushless motors

LRP have released first information on their forthcoming X22 electric brushless motors. Follow-up model of the successful X20 series, that has won three World Championships, multiple European and National as well as ETS and EOS titles, the motors will sport an updated, ultra-lightweight and precision machined 7075-T6 aluminium housing with maximised cut-outs and additional openings on the flat parts to further increase the cooling surface and lower the running temperatures due to improved airflow even at maximum loads. The most noticeable change has been made at the surface of the housing. The X22 comes with the “dark shine black” anodising with X22 engraving that will make it stand out in every chassis.

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May 5, 2017

TQ Wire 2S trans/rec charge cable

TQ Wire have introduced the 2S trans/rec charge cable, an adapter that allows to charge 2S LiXX transmitter and receiver batteries through their balancer port. Fitting XH balancer plug equipped LiPo, LiIon and LiFe batteries, the adapter attaches to the battery’s balancer port while on the input side any 2S balancer charge harness with 5mm and 2mm bullet-type connectors can be used.

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