CRC introduce the Shorty 4200mAh 40C 7.4V 95mmm LiPo battery pack for the LTR 22 buggy and all other chassis that make use of the new 95mm LiPo batteries. Made with the latest generation 40C LiPo cells the Speedsport pack features bullet type battery and balancer connectors and weights 215g. The orange hardcase battery pack is available now.
Source: CRC [teamcrc.com]
Duratrax have introduced their new line of Onyx true-rated LiPo batteries at affordable prices. Onyx LiPo 25C packs offer quality, dependability and long-lasting power and drivers can trust the stated capacity of an Onyx LiPo pack to deliver the performance promised, charge after charge. Ideal for upgrading an RTR vehicle or for competing in racing events, they are available in capacities, configurations and discharges to meet a wide range of applications. All include built-in discharge lead and balance connector. Available in 5000mAh 7.4V hard case with either Deans or TRX plug and in 7.4V and 11.1V 5000mAh soft case versions both with TRX connectors.
New from Robitronic is their new line of Expert LD chargers. Start with the 15z, it has built-in AC adapter, this multi-use charger is useful for 1-6 Li-Ion/LiPo/LiFe cells, 1-15 NiCd/NiMH cells and Pb 2-20V. Includes adapters for “Deans” style plugs, JST, Rx pack, glow plug lighter and alligator clips and the balance plugs are JST-XH type. The Expert LD 45 allows you to plug 4 batteries into one charger simultaneously and it will intelligently and automatically charge all 4 of them at once to their maximum capacity. To top it of the batteries being charged do not even need to have the same configuration. You can connect different chemistry Ni-MH/Ni-CD/LiPo/LiFe batteries into any of the charging ports.
A Main Hobbies have announced two new Protek R/C LiPo batteries, further expanding its line. The ProTek R/C 2S ‘Supreme Power’ LiPo 60C Shorty Pack was designed to provide race-winning power and run-time in a short 96mm case. Its small stature allows for extra mounting versatility to fine-tune the weight distribution of off-road cars and trucks, like the new Team Losi Racing 22 buggy. The ProTek R/C 2S ‘Sport Race’ LiPo 50C Stick Pack provides unmatched performance in a rounded case design that fits even the tightest chassis configurations that require a stick pack-style battery, and offers the convenience of 4mm bullet connectors. The ROAR approved hard case offers protection against damage, and with a running weight of just 208 grams this new pack is the perfect choice for applications where weight savings will improve performance.
Team Orion introduce their full line of Vortex R-series electric brushless speed controllers. Covering both the needs of the intermediate level and pro racer the swiss company offers 1/10 scale and 1/8 scale controllers for various applications from 1/12 scale up to 1/8 scale. All variants offer offer adjustable drive modes, various software parameters like drag brake, punch and low-voltage cut-off via on-board programming or the optional DSB-R Digital Program Box. Available are 1/10 scale pro and sport variants in the form of the R10Pro, R10S/SC and R10 Sport as well as the R8Pro, R8S and R8.
Click here to view the specifications of all speedos
CS Electronic introduce their new 1/8 scale brushless controller called Bison-Rocket. Designed for the use with 2S up to 6S LiPo batteries in buggies, truggies, Short Course and monster trucks, the sensorless speedo features different drive modes, adjustable software parameters such as punch control, drag brake and brake strength and comes including a programming card. The controller is also available in combination with a 2200kv truck or 2700kv buggy brushless motor.
Source: CS Electronic [cs-shop.de]
TQ Wire has released 4mm low profile bullet connectors in 2 sizes, 18mm and 12mm overall length. The short version will fully seat in battery packs and not interfere with 1/12th scale bodies.
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KM Racing release a 2S7.4V 1400mAh LiPo receiver battery for the KM H-K1 200mm on-road chassis and all other nitro cars that except batteries with the given pack dimensions. Small and with 40g light of weight the pack allows for the use of the new generation of LiPo-compatible high voltage servos and receivers for even more steering speed and torque. Standard servos may need a voltage regulator to cut the voltage to the needed 6.0V. The pack comes pre-wires with JR receiver and standard balancer plugs.
Source: KM [km-rc.com]
