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July 6, 2016

Ruddog RP120 sensored brushless speed controller

Ruddog Distribution have introduced their all-new RP120 sensored brushless speed controller for 1/10th scale applications. Rated at 120A and sporting an aluminium case the ESC is designed with both on-road and off-road racing in mind. The integrated heavy-duty switch minimises wiring and several timing and turbo functions, programmable using an optional programming box, give extra performance for boosted racing classes. The controller comes including a replaceable receiver wire, capacitor board and all-black power wires.

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July 6, 2016

Duratrax Onyx 255 dual output AC/DC balancing charger

Hobbico have introduced the Onyx 255 dual output AC/DC balancing charger. It can peak charge a 15-cell NiCd at the same time it’s balance charging a 6S LiPo with push-button menu operation and 10-battery charging routines. Two reverse-backlit LCDs makes reading the eight types of pack/cell data and safety alerts a breeze even when lighting conditions are at their worst. Two independent 60W power supplies make for up to 6A of charge current per channel and the package is rounded out by an assortment of charge adapters.

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July 3, 2016

Team Corally Eclips 4400 Quad AC/DC charger

Team Corally keep flooding the market with their all-new Eclips line of high-performance chargers with the Eclips 4400 Quad being the latest the now Belgium-based company has to offer. Featuring four independent 100W charge outputs, the multi-chemistry charger can handle up to 6S LiXX, 15 cell NiMH and up to 20V Pb battery packs with all vital signs being displayed on four backlit LCD screens. The device offers several class-standard charge and discharge programs including balance, fast and storage charging/discharging, it allows for up to 10A of charge current per channel and convenient 4-button operation makes for easy handling. Other features include five memory slots per port, temperature-controlled fan units and the charger makes use of a sturdy case that sits at an angle to make reading the displays a breeze.

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July 1, 2016

Team Corally Eclips 2400 AC/DC multi-chemistry charger

Team Corally have introduced their new top-of-the-foodchain AC/DC multi-chemistry charger. The Eclips 2400 400W dual channel device allows for up to 20A of charge current with its independent output ports with channel 1 offering up to 20A charge current and 400W charge power while the second port is good for up to 12A and 200W. The device can handle up to 6S LiXX, 15 cell NiXX and 2 to 20V Pb batteries, it offers several LiPo, LiHV, NiXX and Pb-specific charge and discharge programs including fast and balance charging and it makes use of a sturdy case and dual backlit LC displays. Dual internal balancers and temperature-controlled fans round out the package.

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July 1, 2016

Arrowmax 5200mAh 2S LiHV battery pack

Arrowmax have expanded their range of high-voltage LiHV battery packs, with the introduction of a 5200mAh variant. Built from high-performance 55C LiPo cells the pack offers an increased nominal voltage of 7.6V compared to the standard 7.4V and it can be charged to up to 8.7V or 4.35V per cell. The “outlaw” battery provides improved punch and runtime and it can also be handled like a standard LiPo pack and charged to the lower 8.4V while maintaining a flatter discharge curve and better punch characteristics towards the end of a run compared to a standard LiPo battery. The hardcase pack features split decals for clean fastening using tape and it utilises 5mm connector tubes.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

June 28, 2016

Marka Racing low-profile LiPo battery packs

Coming from Marka Racing are two new 18.5mm low-profile LiPo battery packs. First up is the 3900mAh 110C 2S shorty pack, measuring 93x47x18.5mm and weighing in at 154g. The pack is ideal for 1/10th off-road and on-road cars and it makes use of industry-standard 4mm connectors. The second new battery is the 7200mAh 110C 1S pack for 1/12th scale vehicles. Offering the same dimensions as the 2S packs the 1S variant weighs in at 149g.

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June 28, 2016

Team Corally Eclips 2240 240W AC/DC charger

Hot on the heels of Team Corally’s all-new Eclips 2100 dual output charger comes the more powerful Eclips 2240 variant. Sporting an updated dual screen case and offering a charge power of up to 240 watts the device is good for up to 12 ampere charge current per channel, allowing to fill two up to 6S LiXX and LiHV batteries with ease. The device features a pair of temperature-controlled fans, internal balancers, back-lit displays and its menu offers LiXX and LiHV balance, charge, fast charge, storage and discharge functions as well as dedicated NiMH and Pb programs.

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June 27, 2016

Team Corally Eclips 2100 dual output AC/DC charger

Coming from Team Corally is the Eclips 2100 dual output AC/DC multi-chemistry charger. With its 100W of charge power the device offers up to 10A charge current at channel 1 and up to 6A at channel two while an intelligent charge power distribution splits the available charge power between the two. Multi-chemistry-ready the charger can handle up to 6S LiXX packs, including LiHV batteries, up to 15 cell NiXX and also 2 to 20V lead-acid batteries. The two high-contrast displays help to monitor all of the batteries’ vital signs and two integrated, temperature-controlled fan units keep the internal temperatures at bay.

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