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July 8, 2008

Kawada LX Lipo packs & Balance Charger

New from Japanese firm Kawada are these new LiPo packs as well as a new LiPo balance charger. Similar to those recently shown to us by Speed Passion, these new LiPo packs comes in both a hard cased carbon look racing pack and a stick pack configuration complete with rounded corners as well as power cable and balancer connection. Both packs are 4000MAh, with the racing pack contain 30C cells and the stick pack only 20C. Also newly released by Kawada is a simple LiPo balance charger that lets you charge at 2.0A, 1.5A, 1.0A and 0.5A and can work with up to 4 cell 14.8 volt packs.

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July 8, 2008

Much More Charging connectors

Much More have released a number of new wiring accessories starting with this multi purpose charging connector, that allows you to charge all 4 of your essentials in one go. Supplied with two charging jacks for different transmitters – suitable for JR, KO, Futaba, Sanwa, Hitec and many more transmitters, a receiver connector, Ultra plug, BEC connector and an extra wire for your custom connection. The Multi Charging Connector is fitted with gold plated 4mm Hyper Banana Connectors which provides you with a safe and stable connection to most popular battery chargers. Also new is the Hyper connector series which are ideal for 7.2V battery packs. The gold plated connector jacks are 4mm Euro connectors housed in a red moulded plastic casing which is designed to prevent short circuiting. Finally there are the Hyper Banana connectors which are ideal for 12V input from electronic devices such as chargers. Again using gold plated connector jacks, the ends are housed in red and black moulded plastic for easy identification.

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July 3, 2008

Much More Servo wire 22/26AWG

More new wires from Much More, this time the Korean company has released replacement servo leads. Heavy duty wire for high load applications, it is available in 2 grades, the 22AWG is ideal for upgrading the existing servo wire on your 1/8th scale buggy to help reduce voltage drop, while the flexible 26AWG is ideal for neat installation in your electric car.

Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]

July 2, 2008

Corally RDX Phi Diff & Intellect cells

Corally have released a number of new items for both the Corally RDX Phi as well some items for general use. For the RDX Phi there is an all improved differential, designed to ensure long lasting super smooth trouble free diff action. The new diff uses 18 2.5 mm chrome balls which run on large super hard diff washers, and this combination guarantees to handle the higher torque required for today’s brushless racing. Also new is a special brushless motor case that carries up to 4 batteries, 2 small assortment cases, 2 brushless armatures and 3 brushless motors. Finally Corally have released the latest version of the Intellect Sub-C cells, called IB4600SHV, which feature improved voltage, and the latest edition of IB 2/3A single cell, a 1600mAh High Discharge Type called IB1600 that is also available as IB1600 receiver pack.

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July 1, 2008

Trinity I-Balance Management System

Trinity I-Balance LiPo Management System

Trinity have announced this new I-Balance Li-Po Battery Management System, which offers all-in-one charging, discharging, and balancing for not just LiPo’s but Ni-CD, Ni-MH, Li-Ion, Li-Fe, and even PB (lead acid) batteries. The I-Balance uses a unique individual cell voltage balancer, which means that an external balancer when charging LiPo’s is not required. Other features include delta-peak detection, “fast charge” mode, auto charge current limit, capacity limit, 5-slot data storage/recall, temp monitoring, cycling, LCD display, and touch pad keyboard. You can also manage your packs with a PC through the optional USB interface cable (sold separately).

Source: Xtreme RC [rc411.com]

July 1, 2008

Much More Silicone Silver Wire

Much More have announced their Silicone silver wire is available now in both 18 and 20 AWG. A must for all serious racers, using this wire is a simple way to reduce resistance in your EP vehicle’s electrical connections. Available in red and black, its flexible insulation makes SSW perfect for use in ancillary devices such as Schottky diode clusters, fans, LiPo receiver packs etc. Ideal for small load applications where mass needs to be kept at a minimum, and for battery to ESC connections and ESC to motor connections in 1/18th or other mini sized vehicles.

Source: Much More [muchmore.co.kr]

July 1, 2008

Much More Large Jack Connectors

Similar to the products released last week, Much More have released more versions of their new series of connectors with traditional straight laminates, which offer up to 30% improved efficiency. These gold plated connectors have a large contact surface and can therefore carry the high currents required by today’s powerful brushless motors, while the heavy duty battery soldering tags minimize voltage losses. Sold as separate male and female connectors, as well as a complete set they are available in 4mm with hex female connectors, 4mm with an additional wire hole and hex female connectors and 4mm diameter versions with an additional wire holes in both the male and female.

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June 30, 2008

Speed Passion LiPo packs & Analysis tool

Speed Passion LiPos & Analysis tool

Seen at last weekend’s Euro Touring Series finale in Andernach, Germany, Speed Passion gave us a first look at some of their new upcoming products. The most interesting of which was the new range of LiPo packs which will be released soon, beginning with 2 different configurations, a 25C 4000MAh hard cased racing pack and a stick pack shaped 20C 4000MAh pack, which retains it round edges to enable it to fit into standard stick pack mounts.

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