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January 4, 2012

Reedy WolfPack 5000mAh 25C LiPo battery

Reedy’s new WolfPack 5000mAh 25C 7.4V LiPo battery is not only an economically priced sport battery, but equally suited for competition. Chassis weight distribution is easily altered thanks to the battery’s light weight. Instead of a typical plug-type connector, the battery is equipped with low-resistance competition-style 4mm sockets. Each battery features Reedy’s molded hard case for maximum crash protection in sizes that fit the most popular car configurations. High-quality cell manufacturing and construction techniques result in reliable operation and maximum cycle-life.

Source: Reedy [reedypower.com]

January 2, 2012

EcoPower 5000mAh 30C hard case LiPo

EcoPower products are a new brand from A Main Hobbies to fill the void between their signature brand, ProTek R/C, and generic alternatives available overseas. The result is a combination of high quality, low-cost products backed by award-winning customer service and support. The first battery available under the EcoPower brand is a ROAR approved 7.4V 5000mAh 2S 30C hard case LiPo pack. EcoPower batteries are tested in house, ensuring that they deliver accurate specifications and reliable power at a price that is geared towards value conscious customers.

Source: A Main Hobbies [amainhobbies.com]

December 27, 2011

ProTek R/C 70C LiPo battery packs

A Main Hobbies’ brand ProTek R/C have announced four new LiPo battery packs that boast an incredible 70C discharge rating. These ROAR Approved packs are available as 2S 6400mAh, 2S Shorty 4100mAh, 4S 6400mAh and 1S 5800mAh versions all with hard cases. ProTek RC offers a 50% Damage Replacement program for one year after original purchase date on all batteries that have been damaged due to impact, over-discharging, or improper charging that have not been modified or disassembled. The damaged battery will be replaced by a comparable battery at 50% off of its retail cost.

View the other battery packs here

December 26, 2011

Dualsky 150A ESC & 6200mAh LiPo pack

Dualsky have introduced its new Track & Field 150A Brushless ESC suitable for 1/10 scale including 4WD short course. Designed with Ice Core 2 Cooling Technology and pre-installed with Ttronic V2.1 competition software, it comes with full metal shell for super cooling effect, small footprint, upgradable software (adjustable advance timing) and pre soldered 12AWG wire. Dualsky have also a new special edition 6200mAh 65C 2S2P LiPo pack with increased capacity & bursts, and is suitable for ESC with Booster property. They have also released a new race edition 5200mAh 65C 2S1P LiPo pack specifically designed for intermediate level racers.

View the new LiPo packs here

December 22, 2011

QTEQ Power Terminal

QTEQ have released what they are calling the Power Terminal, which is essentially a means to connect the cables to your motor without the need to solder the joint. It consists of 3 parts, a device side part that is soldered to the motor’s power connections, a cable side part which is soldered to the cables and a set of 3 M2x10 screws that allow you to securely attach the wires to the motor. The end result is that the conductivity is comparable to that of directly solder systems.

View the mounted system here

December 21, 2011

Speed Passion Reventon Brushless ESC

Speed Passion is proud to present the all new Reventon Brushless speed controller, designed with Speed Passion’s own Patented ESC Wireless Control Technology. WCT will enable ESC setting changes to be performed wirelessly with Apple devices such as the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. In addition, support for Android based smart phones and tablets, as well as PC, will be provided.

View more details here

December 13, 2011

Viper R/C VTX1 sensored brushless ESC

Viper R/C have announced the release of their new VTX1 Sensored Brushless ESC. The VTX1’s all aluminium case disperses heat without the use of a fan and it comes preloaded with eight profiles which are all customizable for different applications, or add your own profile for a track or track condition. The VTX1 is designed for 1/12 and 1/10 scale on road applications without radio receiver pack, it is also a perfect option for competitive 1/10 high traction indoor clay off road racing. The top of the line power FETs in the VTX1 will provide ultra-low resistance for blinking mode races. Its sophisticated boost timing firmware will be the best choice to the podium finishes. It is available in Viper R/C Solutions now.

View the features list here

December 13, 2011

Easy Torke 5800mah 50C LiPo pack

Following on from their earlier release, Team Torke have introduced their Easy Torke LiPo which has been specially designed for high power and long duration. This 5800mAh 50C LiPo features a hard case and industry standard 4mm bullet connectors and will fit most of today’s 1/10th scale cars.

Source: Team Torke [team-torke.com]