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March 23, 2020

Speedzone roll out new Evolution LiPo packs

The latest competition LiPo battery pack releases to Speedzone’s Evolution brand include a 2S slim pack, 2S shorty pack and a 4S pack. The 5500mAh 7.4V 130C slim pack measures 139×37.3×24.8mm and weighs 238g, the 5000mAh 7.4V 120C shorty pack measures 96×46.5×24.5mm and weighs 212g, and the 6000mAh 14.8v 120C pack measures 139x47x48mm and weighs in at 534g. All packs were designed to produce high voltage with low internal resistance and utilize 5mm bullet connectors.

View the other new battery packs here

March 20, 2020

Arena RC Racing brass LiPo plates

Arena RC Racing have released their new brass weight plates for standard and slim-size LiPo battery packs. The standard plate measures 134x45mm and it is available in a 0.6mm variant, weighing in at 33g and also as thicker 0.8mm plate, weighing in at 44g. Also available is a more narrow plate for the new line of slim LiPo batteries that measures 134x35mm and that weighs in at 33g for the 0.6mm plate and 31g for the 0.8mm plate. All are machined from high-quality brass material, they feature laser-engraved Arena RC Racing logos and use thin double-sided tape to attach them to the battery packs.

View the slim weight plate here

March 19, 2020

GForce GD250 stand alone discharger

GForce from Japan have introduced their new GD250 stand alone discharger for 2S to 8S LiPo and 2-cell to 30-cell NiMH battery packs. With its 250W power circuitry it allows for up to 35A of discharge current with a 2S LiPo or LiHV battery pack, enough to swiftly discharge a fully charged battery down to storage voltage or to check a pack’s condition under heavier loads that the discharge function of a charger can supply. A display allows to monitor voltage, current and capacity in real time. The discharger can be coupled with a Windows PC and by using GForce’s GF Batt Manager software more details can be obtained from the discharge process – however the software is only available in Japanese language as of yet.

View a list of the specifications here

March 18, 2020

Racing Performer M4/M3 motor spacer set

Coming from Yokomo and made for the Racing Performer M4 and M3 brushless motors is a new motor spacer set. It includes new stainless steel spacers that will wear less over time, especially when used in modified motors, where the previous set could lead to increased ball bearing wear and thus quicker wear. The set includes three spacers and it is available from now on.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

March 18, 2020

RC Discharger 6S 40A resistor bank

RC Discharger have introduced their new 6S 40 resistor bank for the use with the popular iCharger Duo device. The resistor bank allows to discharge 1S to 6S LiPo batteries at a constant 40A rate with an enclosed box ensuring the externals do not get hot which adds a lot of safety and convenience. The neat and clean design also acts as a stand for both the charger and a server-type power supply, ensuring minimal pit space is taken while short wires make for a neat and professional appearance. Like all RC Discharger devices the resistor bank is a plug and play, it comes without the charger and power supply and it is available from now on.

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March 17, 2020

Reds Racing tease new brushless motor

Reds Racing from Italy have released a first image of their forthcoming new 1/8th scale electric brushless motor. The V8 Gen3 features a redesigned can with machined cooling openings for lower operation temperatures and new red anodised front and back plates. Full details are expected to surface shortly.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

March 16, 2020

Flash 7.4V narrow & LCG LiPo battery packs

RC Hobby Co. have announced the release of their new Flash brand competition LiPo battery packs. The range includes a new 7.4V 6200mAh 120C narrow pack, ideal for the latest breed of mid-motor touring cars where the slim pack helps to centralise weight while the 7.4V 6500mAh 110C LCG battery helps to lower the overall centre of gravity. Both are built using high-quality cells, making the batteries ideal for demanding competition racing.

View the LCG battery here

March 10, 2020

Muchmore Diabolo Stock shorty LiPo battery packs

Muchmore Racing have announced the soon release of their all-new Diablo Stock Silicone Graphene technology shorty LiPo batteries. Available as 7.4V 3300mAh pack, measuring 46.8x93x18.5mm and as 3.7V 7200mAh variant, measuring 92.7×46.7×18.5mm, the two are made using highest quality LiPo cells for exceptional performance in stock motor classes and they are of an ultra low profile design. The 7.4V 2S battery weighs in at 149g while the 3.7V 1S pack has a weight of 145.5g.

View the 1S battery pack here