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June 18, 2010

HPI range of Plazma LiPo packs

HPI’s new range of Plazma Lithium-polymer batteries are designed to be the ideal match for HPI electric cars and trucks that require a long-lasting battery pack featuring reliable LiPo technology. These battery packs are more than 30% lighter than conventional NiMh batteries, yet deliver incredible power and long run times. A race-legal sealed plastic case protects the batteries from crash damage and every pack comes with a balancing plug to keep the cells matched, and giant silicone wires with Deans plugs for maximum power and minimum plug loss. Available in an 11.1V 3800mAh version, which is a perfect fit for the Savage Flux HP, while the 7.4V rectangular case 5300mAh and the rounded 4000mAh packs are great for a whole host of other electric powered cars from TC to buggy.

Click here to see the other packs

June 18, 2010

Robitronic expand Platinum 1/8th BL motor range

Having released their range of Platinum 1/8th brushless motors back in February, Robitronic have now released a 9.5T and 10.5T version to add to the already available 6.5T, 7.5T and 8.5T versions. Featuring a sensored design for smoother response over non sensored versions, the timing is mechanically adjustable for fine tuning the motor’s performance to different track conditions. Sporting a sintered neodymium rotor with the now standard 5mm diameter shaft for use with regular 1/8th pinions, it comes supplied with a heatsink and ventilator.

Source: Robitronic [robitronic.com]

June 15, 2010

Hobbywing Xerun BL 1/8th speedos

Hobbywing have released their new and improved Xerun 1/8th scale brushless speed controllers. Available in 80A and 150A, the former is perfect for buggy and truggy use, while the latter is mainly used for monster trucks that need power on demand as well as 1/5th scale Baja conversions. Both run the new 608 software for lower rpm torque and both come with an LCD programmer box.

Source: Hobbywing [hobbywing.com]

June 14, 2010

Team Orion 1100mAh Marathon LiFe RX packs

Team Orion have introduced two new LiFe receiver packs in 1100mAh to their Marathon range of batteries. Supplied in either hump or standard configuration, these 6.6V packs are lighter and safer than LiPos and remove the need for a voltage regulator. Supplied with either a BEC or UNI connector and JST-KH balancer plug.

View the standard configuration pack here

June 12, 2010

Team Orion Carbon Molecular 3.7v LiPo battery

Team Orion has released their new 4200mAh 3.7V Carbon Molecular LiPo battery, which provides insane power to 1/12-scale cars thanks to its 45C discharge rate. In addition to gold tube connectors and a carbon look protective hard case, each battery contains the latest Carbon Molecular LiPo technology.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

June 11, 2010

Kawada M11X 2300mAh LiPo pack

Kawada have released this new 7.4V LiPo pack for the Sanwa/Airtronics M11X transmitter. This 2300mAh pack gives you more time at the controls between chargers, 1.5 times that of the standard battery. The pack has integrated discharge and overcharge protection and comes pre wired with standard connector and JST-XH balancer plug. Weighing in at only 95 grams it will mean less effort to hold your radio too so you can get on with focusing on driving.

Source: Kawada [kawadamodel.co.jp]

June 11, 2010

Hobbywing ESC Capacitor bank

Hobbywing have released these new capacitors for the use with their electronic speed controllers. The unit contains two low-resistance electrolytic capacitors which, when compared to similar capacitors, generate less heat during use for added performance and safety.

Source: Team Cobra Racing

June 10, 2010

Speed Passion Silver Arrow II 1/8th ESC

All new and redesigned from the ground up, the new Speed Passion Silver Arrow II 1/8th ESC can handle the punishment and harsh conditions of any 8th scale on road or off road application. The compact low profile design, with no external capacitor, is a breeze to fit in your buggy or truggy, and the integrated hard anodized heatsink keeps the Silver Arrow II cool under the toughest racing pressure. It will runs any sensored or sensorless motor with what they claim is the smoothest feel you’ll ever experience in brushless 1/8th racing. A small footprint of L45 x W58 x H30mm, it supports up to 4 cell LiPo with 3000KV motor. Speed Passion also sell this new ESC in a combo along with their all new Cirtix 2200KV Motor that we wrote about back in January.

View more images of the Silver Arrow II here