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June 19, 2018

Trinity D8.5 1/8th scale brushless motor

Trinity have introduced their new D8.5 electric brushless motor for 1/8th scale vehicles. It features a new high-torque stator design and an all-new 4-pole rotor with multi-point rotational sensor pickups. Dual sensor ports ensure easy wiring as do the heavy duty low-resistance solder tabs. The grooved can design allows for more surface area and thus colour running temperatures and the motor is available in 1700kV, 2000kV and 2300kV variants from now on.

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June 18, 2018

Ruddog RP540 fixed timing spec motors

Ruddog have introduced their new range of fixed timing spec racing electric brushless motors. The powerplants utilise the same design as the RP540 stock motors but feature a fixed timing sensor plate, meaning they are the perfect hand-out motor for club races, sanctioned championships and long distance races. In addition to the new motors Ruddog are also offering a separate timing insert to outfit existing RP540 motors to the new fixed timing specification, allowing racers to use the same motor in open and sanctioned races. The PR540 fixed timing motors are available in 10.5T 13.5T 17.5T and 21.5T specifications.

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June 15, 2018

Modify LiPo Guard protective bags

Modify from Japan have introduced their new LiPo Guard protective bags for standard-sized 2S LiPo battery packs. The tailor-made bags are fabricated from fire-repelling heavy-duty tarpaulin fabric and are ideal to protect Lithium-based batteries during storage and transportation while also reducing harm in case a battery goes boom due to mistreatment. The bags are available in black and silver colour and they sport a printed Modify logo.

Source: Modify [modifyrc.com]

June 14, 2018

Arrowmax 4S 5200mAh LCG LiPo battery pack

Arrowmax have introduced their new 14.8V 4S 5200mAh LCG LiPo battery pack. The hardcase battery offers a standard-size footprint but a reduced height and a light weight of only 463g, making it ideal for all applications that demand both capacity and a low weight. The battery comes pre-wired with a T-type connector and a standard balance plug and it includes a 10mm thick foam pad for added protection when running in abusive off-road conditions.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

June 14, 2018

Muchmore 6000mAh Impact LCG HV FD3 battery pack

Muchmore have introduced their new 6000mAh 7.6V Impact LCG HV FD3 hardcase LiHV battery. The power source is built from high-quality 120C high voltage cells and it offers a capacity of 6000mAh, making it usable for modified and stock applications alike. The standard-size battery is of a reduced 22.3mm height for an overall lower centre of gravity and it weighs in at a lightweight 283g.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

June 12, 2018

Trinity LCG Modified 4000MAh LiHV hardcase battery

Trinity have introduced their new ReVtech 4000mAh 55C LiHV battery pack for Modified buggy applications. The pack is housed in a 1S 1/12th standard 95x47x18.5mm LCG shorty hardcase but offers 7.6V of voltage and a capacity of 4000mAh. The pack is built from new Graphene technology cells that use higher grade and safer materials which results in longer battery life while a new assembly technology limits cell puffing. The pack utilises 5mm bullet-type connectors, it weighs in at a lightweight 156g and it is awaiting ROAR approval.

Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]

June 7, 2018

RC Concept 4S balance charging lead

Coming from RC Concept is a new 4S balance charging lead. It was designed to be usable with most 4S brick packs on the market as it includes three adapters, doing away with he need to use additional balancing board adapters. Included are an XH female and XH male adapter for balancing as well as a 5mm female PK plug for charging. The hardness comes with protective net sleeves for looks and it is available now.

Source: RC Concept [rcconcept.net]

June 7, 2018

Reedy roll out new Wolfpack LiPo battery packs

Coming from Reedy’s Wolfpack intermediate-level series of battery packs are three new offerings. First up is the 2100mAh 30C HV pack with dimensions of 87.2×32.2×18.4mm. The hardcase battery weighs in at 96g and utilises 3.5mm sockets. The second new battery is a 1600mAh offering built from 30C standard voltage cells. The softcase pack measures 88.0×29.9×16.5mm, it weighs in at 87g and comes pre-soldered with a T-plug connector and JST XH balancer port. The two above batteries are ideal especially for small-scale vehicles while the third new pack, the Pro SB 2100mAh 20C 4S battery is the ideal power source for starter boxes. The softcase pack offers a small footprint and a light weight, making it easier to transport and handle starter box. The battery measures 106.5×34.1×26.5mm and it weighs in at 210g.

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