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February 3, 2017

Nosram P5-HV 2017 LiHV battery packs

UK Nosram distributors Schumacher have introduced three new P5-HV Lithium-Polymer high-voltage battery packs. Made utilising high-performance cells the 7.6V packs offer a low resistance, less heat build-up under load and thus maximised power until the end of the run. Although of high-voltage specifications the soon BRCA-legal packs offer more power than Nosram’s 2016 packs when charged to the currently legal 8.4V. Available are a 22.3mm tall LCG 6400mAh standard size pack, a 19.5mm high Ultra LCG 5500mAh standard size battery and also a 4200mAh shorty pack that is of “real shorty” dimensions. All use red translucent hardcases with 5mm tube-style connectors and they comply with EFRA, IFMAR, ROAR, JMRCA, BRCA and DMC rules.

View the Ultra LCG pack here

February 2, 2017

Team Orion HMX 10 Modified brushless speed controller

Following a first teaser image Team Orion have now officially introduced the all-new HMX 10 Modified brushless speed controller. Designed from the ground up the all-new speedo makes use of the HMX technology that was developed by World Champions Team Orion and Nexus Systems, a company that provides high-performance electric motion and propulsion solutions for aerospace and industrial customers. The HMX technology describes the combination of the ESC hardware and an Android and iOS smartphone app that makes it possible to adjust the controller without bulky boxes or devices but only an optical cable (Android) or a Bluetooth dongle (iOS).

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February 1, 2017

HRC Racing 2400mAh 50C LiPo battery pack

Available now from HRC Racing is a 2400mAh 50C LiPo battery pack for 1/16th and 1/18th scale mini and micro cars. Made using high-quality cells for exceptional performance and durability the battery fits a range of cars including Traxxas’ Mini E-Revo and it is available pre-soldered with a variety of connectors including T-Type, EC3 and Traxxas TRX plugs.

Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]

January 31, 2017

Vampire Racing 6000mAh 80C LiHV battery pack

Vampire Racing have introduced their new 6000mAh 80C LiHV competition battery pack. Made from high-quality high-voltage Lithium-Polymer cells with a constant 80C rating the standard size 2S battery offers a nominal voltage of 7.6V and it weighs in at 305g. The pack utilises 5mm tube-type connectors, Vampire Racing’s new black design stickers, it is both EFRA and BRCA legal and available from now on.

Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]

January 30, 2017

Yokomo 24K gold-plated LCG bullet-type connectors

Yokomo have released their new 24K gold-plated low-profile bullet type battery connectors. Made to fit the new low centre of gravity LCG LiPo battery packs, the connectors have a low-height top button with a pre-shaped soldering area which in combination allows the connectors to easily clear even low-sitting top decks. The plugs are available as 4mm or 5mm variant, they come as pairs and Yokomo also offers a 4mm and 5mm combo set, containing one each, for battery packs with mixed 4mm and 5mm connector tubes.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

January 27, 2017

Yeah Racing aluminium motor fan mount with 40mm unit

Yeah Racing have introduced their new aluminium motor fan mount with 40mm Tornado fan unit. Machined from black anodised 7075 aluminium and featuring a wire-hiding channel the mount features a set screw to tighten down the clamp on the motor can and to lock it at the desired angle. The mount comes including a 40mm Tornado fan but it can also accommodate smaller 30mm units.

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January 26, 2017

HRC Racing polarity checking adapter harnesses

HRC Distribution have introduced several polarity checking adapter harnesses pre-wired with the most popular power connectors. The adapters check the battery’s polarity once they are plugged in with a red LED warning for reverse polarity while a green LED indicates that everything is ok. The harnesses are available with 4mm or 5mm bullet-type connectors for the battery side and T-type, EC3, Tamiya, Traxxas and XT90 connectors on the charger/ESC end. An integrated balance port allows to use the hardnesses as charger adapters but also to make tube-style connector competition LiPo packs usable with reverse polarity-protected “RTR kit” connectors.

View the other adapters here

January 25, 2017

ORCA 6300mAh LCG HV Gen 3 LiPo battery pack

ORCA have introduced their new 6300mAh LCG HV Gen 3 high-voltage LiPo battery pack. Offering a nominal voltage of 7.6V the 2S pack is of low centre of gravity specifications and only 22.5mm tall compared to the standard 25.1mm which can lead to high corner speeds. The pack weighs in at 272g and it can be safely charged up to 8.7V but it will also show exceptional performance when filled to the currently race-legal 8.4V.

Source: ORCA [orcarc.com]