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May 19, 2010

Speedpassion Baja 5 brushless conversion

Speed Passion have introduced their new brushless power conversion kit for the HPI Baja 5. Designed and developed over the past 18 months to best cope with the stresses of powering this 1/5th scale car, the final conversion kit is a direct fit in the 5B and 5T. The motor mounting is a light, solid and strong solution for the Baja and is supplied with all the assembly and mounting hardware to replace the Baja’s gas engine with an electric motor. The set also includes a 5mm shaft adapter to fit the pinion gear and the battery case design is suitable for 2 packs of 2S cell LiPos for 14.8V, 2 packs of 3S cell LiPo for 22.2V or 3 packs of 2S cell LiPo for 22.2V.

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May 19, 2010

Team Orion 1/8th Molecluar LiPo packs

Team Orion have released the first purpose designed 1/8 scale battery packs as part of their Carbon Molecular rang, which includes high quality 4S, 5S and 6S packs. Two lines of 1/8 scale batteries are available, the extra-large purple line offers maximum capacity and runtime and is built within the maximum dimensions of ROAR, with capacities of 4300mAh (6S), 5300mAh (5S) and even 6900mAh (4S). The blue line is designed to fit most of the cars without any modifications and comes in 3200mAh (6S), 3800mAh (5S) and 5100mAh (4S) versions. All the packs come pre wired and are fitted with Deans high power connectors and a JST-XH Balancing connector.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

May 17, 2010

Team Orion LiFe Rocket packs

Team Orion have released their successful Rocket stick packs with the latest LiFe chemistry. With a voltage of 6.6V these batteries are unbeatable in lifespan, robustness and security. Available with Tamiya, Deans and TRX connectors, they feature a 40C discharge rate and up to 10C fast charge capabilities. The LiFe Rocket Packs are equipped with high quality silicon cables and a state of the art blue carbon look hard case and are available in 2000, 2500, 2900 and 3100mAh.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

May 17, 2010

Team Orion LiFe Rocket packs

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May 14, 2010

Reedy 2500mAh LiPo M11 TX pack

Reedy’s all-new high-capacity 2500mAh 7.4V LiPo battery lets you enjoy the LiPo advantage in your Airtronics/Sanwa M11X radio. Fitting neatly into the transmitter’s battery holder for simple plug-and-play installation, because it is lighter
than the standard NiMH battery, the radio is less tiresome to hold during long main events or practice sessions.

Source: Reedy [reedypower.com]

May 12, 2010

MRC Super Brain 992 palm charger

MRC have released the latest addition to its line of Super Brain battery chargers, the 992. Designed from the ground up to charge all current battery chemistry types, the diminutive yet powerful AC/DC Palm Charger utilizes Accutec Lithium balancing technology that ensures precise charging and matching of individual battery pack cells, enabling maximum performance and life from each battery pack. With it’s 5-Amp maximum output, it can charge up to 10 cell NiCd/NiMh, 12V Lead Acid/Gel Cell and balance charges 1-4 cell LiPo, Li-Ion, and LiFE battery packs.

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May 12, 2010

ProTek R/C Super Pro 40 power supply

A Main Hobbies today announced their ProTek R/C “Super Pro 40” Regulated DC power supply with USB Charging Port and a total of 5 power supply outputs. The same as ProTek’s super powerful ‘Pro 40’ power supply, with the addition of four individual 16 Amp outputs, each individually switched, allowing you to easily operate all your equipment from one power supply.

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May 12, 2010

ProTek R/C Super Pro 40 power supply

A Main Hobbies today announced their ProTek R/C “Super Pro 40″ Regulated DC power supply with USB Charging Port and a total of 5 power supply outputs. The same as ProTek’s super powerful ‘Pro 40′ power supply, with the addition of four individual 16 Amp outputs, each individually switched, allowing you to easily operate all your equipment from one power supply.

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