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February 3, 2009

ROAR LiPo Battery Specification Amendment

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ROAR, the U.S./Canadian sanctioning body for R/C car and truck competition, have announced a 1:8 LiPo Battery Specification Amendment. “The 1:8 Electric Racing Classes are an emerging form of our sport. Our responsibility in ROAR Leadership Role is to outline a set of specifications which ensure a responsible growth and flexibility to leverage advancements based on the benefits they offer our users. The Executive Committee, in accordance with our responsibility to ensure our Members, Organizers, and Affiliate Partners have access to provide the best Technology available for our members benefit, are issuing the following Revision to our 4S Battery Dimension Specifications. The change will allow our Affiliate partners to take advantage of a growing assortment of next generation LiPo cells for 1:8 Electric Racing, as well as the option using larger gauge wire in the assembly process. Rule 8.3.2.3.3. is revising the Hardcase Length dimension from 160mm to 165mm.”

4S Hardcase LiPo Dimension Spec
Current Rule 8.3.2.3.3. Max Brick Style 4S Length: 160mm Width: 52mm Height: 52mm
Revised Rule 8.3.2.3.3. Max Brick Style 4S Length: 165mm Width: 52mm Height: 52mm

Source: ROAR [roarracing.com]

January 28, 2009

Brushless Tornado – Team Orion Vortex BL ESC

When it comes to competition Electronic Speed Controls (ESC’s) for 1/10 scale cars, consumers are faced with an ever expanding range of offerings. One of the newest additions is the Team Orion Vortex BL sensored/less 100A speedo. It was introduced some time ago and is available now. Please do not mistake it for the KO Propo based Team Orion Vortex Race Spec ESC we introduced in our 2008 Electric On-Road Worlds coverage. We hope to bring you a review of the Race Spec version at a later date. But back to the Vortex BL 100A. It comes in a neat cardboard box together with a small but comprehensive manual and a small Team Orion sticker sheet.

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January 28, 2009

Trinity I-Balance Software interface program

Trinity were in touch to let us know about their I-Balance Software interface program. Working with the I-Balance charger, the program allows racers to view their packs status while its charging and you will have access to the charts of current, temperature, voltage and capacity. A small chart on the side of the graphs shows your your cell status, cell type and when charging a LiPo will give you the individual reading of each cells voltage. Requires a sensor cable, which along with the USB Cable and Software can be bought directly from Trinity.

Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]

January 26, 2009

Racers Edge SC2000 & Sure Charge 1000

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Racers Edge have released a number of new items, including 2 chargers. The first charger, the SC2000, comes supplied in a handy metal carrying case and is supplied with the Squid, the ultimate charging cable that has a connection for almost everything you need and which you can also buy separately. The charger itself is an AC/DC LiPo balance charger, which can balance charge up to 6S LiPo cells, as well as NiCd and NiMH up to 15 cells. The charging rate can be set from 0.1 – 5.0 Amps and for discharging the range is 0.1 – 1.0 Amps. Also new is the much simpler Sure Charge 1000, and AC/DC peak charger designed for 4-8 cell NiCd and NiMH with AC able to do 4-8 cells at 1 or 2 Amps and with DC, 4-7 cells at 1 – 4 Amps. Racers Edge have also released a line of pro aluminum servo horns, available in blue and black and 2 different types. They feature 2 locking screww on the collar to further secure it to the servo.

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January 25, 2009

Passionate – Speed Passion Gran Turismo LPF ESC

The Speed Passion name is around in the scene for some time now, making itself popular especially with the Competition R range of Modified brushless motors used by World Champions like Surikarn C. or Marc Rheinard. After the initial success of the motors it was only logical to develop a line of suitable brushless speed controllers.

First up SP the Gran Turismo and Feigao ESC for all 1:10 scale needs with a small footprint, low weight and high specs. From the beginning the Gran Turismo speedo was designed especially for all high current applications such as on- and off-road racing with low turn high power Modified motors (down to 2.5T). A bit later the more spec racing oriented Feigao was dropped in favour of the new Gran Turismo LPF which uses the proven Gran Turismo architecture and footprint – different from the Feigao.

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January 23, 2009

Nosram Pure Evolution BL motor

The motor that won the 1/12th scale World Championships on its debut, Nosram release the all new Pure Evolution brushless modified motor. Essentially the same motor as the LRP X12, this Pure Evolution is the successor to the proven Storm Evolution motors. Designed for maximum power and highest possible top speed in top-level modified racing, it uses state of the art components like the all new world champion XTEC X12 competition teardown, PreciSensor system, extra-thick copper winding and a special low-resistance design, which makes this motor extremely powerful and efficient. Available in 3.0T, 3.5T, 4.0T, 4.5T, 5.0T, 5.5T, 6.5T, 7.5T and 8.5T.

Source: Nosram [nosram.com]

January 22, 2009

Reedy 35C EFRA/BRCA LiPo Battery

Due to EFRA’s regulations for LiPo batteries being different regarding dimensions from that of ROAR, Reedy is pleased to announce the release of 35C standard and saddle pack batteries specifically for the European market and for clubs that use EFRA regulations as well as those set forth by the BRCA. Even though the battery dimensions are smaller and capacity is reduced slightly, the 35C rating remains the same, resulting in world-class power for all racing classes.

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January 21, 2009

Speed Power LiPo packs & Charger

Speed Passion have announced that they have joined forces with the Speed Power factory to design, test and develop pure racing Lipo / LiFe battery packs. The first quarter of this year will see the new partnership focus on the release of a 1/10th and 1/8th scale LiPo battery product line, for both on and off road, as well as a special 4-cell LiPo for 1/8th scale applications. In February, they hope to release their new multi-charger for both LiPo / LiFe batteries, which will be available in 4 different colour schemes. The hard case touring car pack is a 4000mAh 7.4V 35C version, while the saddle pack is also hard cased, but with 5500mAh 30C cells. The pack for 1/8th scale is 14.8V 3800mAh monster with a 30C rating.

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