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July 17, 2017

Ultimate Racing 2S LiPo battery packs

Following the introduction of their new range of Ultimate Racing 4S LiPo battery packs, Spanish company Modelix Racing now also released information on their new 2S hardcase batteries. First up is the 7200mAh 110C pack. Its high capacity makes the standard size battery (139x47x25mm/320g) ideal for all power-hungry applications. Also made of 110C cells but slightly lighter is the 6000mAh offering (139x47x25mm/290g) with both packs utilising dual 4mm tube-type connectors. Designed for all applications that require a shorty battery is a 5000mAh 110C pack (96x47x25mm/200g) whose lightweight design makes it ideal for 2WD and 4WD buggies or pan cars. The hardcase battery is equipped with 5mm tube-type connectors. Last bit not least comes is a 4500mAh 60C stick pack (138x47x24mm/210g) that comes pre-wired with a T-type plug.

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July 14, 2017

LRP Pulsar Sport AC/DC charger

LRP’s Pulsar Sport AC/DC charger is the company’s latest offering out of their popular Pulsar charger line. The smaller brother of the Pulsar Pro offers up to 6A of charge current to fill up to 6S LiXX packs or up to 15 cell NiXX batteries fast and conveniently. A dedicated LiHV program allows to make use of the latest generation of Lithium-Polymer cells and an integrated power supply does away with the need for an external power source. The package is rounded out by a backlit display, a 5V/1A USB port as well as an integrated balancer with XHR port.

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July 14, 2017

Team Powers Radon Pro V3 brushless speed controller

Team Powers have introduced the new Radon Pro V3 brushless speed controller. The all-new ESC is substantially smaller and about ten percent lighter than the Pro V2 controller, it features a 6V/7.4V BEC system and a 180A rating. Softer 12AWG wires, a new internal on/off switch, a black receiver lead and the ability to use 25mm or 30mm cooling fans round out the hardware package. On the software side of things the speedo features 1kHZ to 16kHz throttle and brake frequency selection, it sports an RPM lock function to vary the overall powerband of the motor and a more linear boost and turbo function makes for improved drivability.

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July 13, 2017

RC Pro Style 1/8th electric motor fan mount

Coming from RC Pro Style and made for most 1/8th scale electric brushless motors is a clamping design aluminium fan mount. The construction allows to attach two 40mm fan units which will greatly improve motor cooling and thus overall performance especially during longer mains or when running in high ambient temperatures. The fan mount is machined from high-quality aluminium, it comes black anodised and with an engraved RC Pro Style logo.

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July 12, 2017

Ultimate Racing 4S LiPo battery packs

Modelix Racing have introduced a range of Ultimate Racing 4S LiPo battery packs. Designed for competition 1/8th racing the batteries are available in four different configurations, as high capacity 6400mAh 100C (138x46x49mm/560g), low-profile 4800mAh 110C (138x46x36mm/440g), lightweight shorty 5200mAh 110C (106×46.5×50.5mm/400g) and intermediate-level 5200mAh 60C (138x46x49mm/430g) pack. All feature pre-wired balancer ports and a mixture of banana-style tube connectors or high-current XT or Deans-type plugs.

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July 8, 2017

Hitec RDX1 Pro AC/DC charger

Hitec’s RDX1 Pro is a high-performance, microprocessor-controlled charger and discharger with battery management capabilities suitable for most popular battery types. Featuring an integrated six-cell balancer for all Lithium chemistries including the latest high voltage Lithium-Polymer LiHV cells, the AC/DC professional-grade unit offers a maximum charge power of 100 watts. Hitec’s Charge Master software feature allows convenient, optional control using a PC and its slim inline tower design with easily-accessible front ports saves valuable pit space.

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July 6, 2017

Hitec X2 High Power & Power Peak E7 chargers

Hitec have introduced two new high-performance chargers in the form of he X2 High Power and the Power Peak E7. Starting with the X2 High Power, the dual output device allows for flexible battery charging at home and in the field. The power distribution mode efficiently assigns output power based on individual battery requirements, as well as the ability to distribute power to a DC output port to power even more devices. The charger is capable of charging all battery chemistries, including the new generation LiHV, and it features a built-in 250-watt power supply, internal balancing circuits and ten different charge/discharge profiles. The X2 High Power also features a unique and innovative Voice Guide function.

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July 6, 2017

Speedzone 5000mAh 120C LiPo battery pack

Coming from Speedzone is their all-new 5000mAh 120C LiPi battery pack. The latest release to their line of hardcase packs comes in standard 2S dimensions with 5mm inboard connectors and it weighs under 290g. The biggest advantage of this pack is the high average voltage and super low resistance, making it perfect for not only spec classes but modified classes as well while meeting ROAR, EFRA, BRCA, and IFMAR specs.

Source: Speedzone [speedzoneusa.com]