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July 13, 2016

Hitec Power Peak D7 AC/DC multi-chemistry charger

New from Hitec comes the Power Peak D7 AC/DC multi-chemistry dual output charger. It features two independent 200-watt output ports and produces up to 20 amps of charge current each. The device also features Mini-USB sockets, allowing to monitor battery health using the Logview software, and stay current with convenient software updates. The 5V/1A USB charge socket provides compatibility with all your Smartphones, digital cameras and other USB-powered devices and Multiplex’s integrated BID system brings unprecedented convenience and safety to the Power Peak D7, with its worry-free programming for batteries with the optional BID keys and chips. Essential pack configuration data is automatically passed to the charger, allowing to simply plug in the battery and start charging, without any further setup effort. The PowerPeak D7 has two separate backlit, graphic screens for readability and four language choices of English, German, French or Italian.

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July 12, 2016

Arrowmax 7800mAh 2S LiHV battery pack

Arrowmax have introduced their new 7800mAh 2S LiHV standard-size battery pack. Build using high-performance 55C cells the high-voltage 7.6V LiPo pack comes in a protective hardcase with through-type 5mm tube connectors, 2mm balancer port and it sports split stickers to make sure the decals are not pulled off when removing any mounting tape. The battery is good for LiHV charging of up to 4.35V per cell but it is also usable with standard LiPo charging programs.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

July 11, 2016

Tesla 540-size brushless electric motors

Tesla 540-size brushless electric motor

Capricorn have introduced their new 540-size brushless motors for 1/10th and 1/12th scale applications. Coming with a lightweight can that sports cooling ribs and large vent openings, the hand-built motors feature a balanced rotor and ceramic ball bearings for maximum efficiency and performance. The motor is available as 3.5T to 8.5T modified, 4.0T and 13.5T modified as well as 13.5T, 17.5T and 21.5T stock variant. As for the two 13.5T offerings, the modified motor is making use of a 12.3x5mm rotor while the stock variant comes with a 12.5×7.2mm rotor.

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July 7, 2016

Team Orion Touch Duo V-Max dual output LiHV charger

Team Orion have announced the addition of the Advantage Touch Duo V-Max dual output charger to their lineup. Based off of the proven Touch Duo the V-Max features a dedicated LiHV charge program that allows to charge high-voltage LiHV Lithium-Polymer batteries to a charge end voltage of 4.35V. The remainder of the features and specifications are similar to the standard Touch Duo, meaning the device is capable of up to 10A charge current per channel, it offers a large touch-sensitive screen, split views for both channels, a large selection of charge and discharge modes and it comes including two balancer adapter boards, T-plug charge harnesses and USB wire for software updates.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

July 6, 2016

Ruddog RP120 sensored brushless speed controller

Ruddog Distribution have introduced their all-new RP120 sensored brushless speed controller for 1/10th scale applications. Rated at 120A and sporting an aluminium case the ESC is designed with both on-road and off-road racing in mind. The integrated heavy-duty switch minimises wiring and several timing and turbo functions, programmable using an optional programming box, give extra performance for boosted racing classes. The controller comes including a replaceable receiver wire, capacitor board and all-black power wires.

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July 6, 2016

Duratrax Onyx 255 dual output AC/DC balancing charger

Hobbico have introduced the Onyx 255 dual output AC/DC balancing charger. It can peak charge a 15-cell NiCd at the same time it’s balance charging a 6S LiPo with push-button menu operation and 10-battery charging routines. Two reverse-backlit LCDs makes reading the eight types of pack/cell data and safety alerts a breeze even when lighting conditions are at their worst. Two independent 60W power supplies make for up to 6A of charge current per channel and the package is rounded out by an assortment of charge adapters.

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July 3, 2016

Team Corally Eclips 4400 Quad AC/DC charger

Team Corally keep flooding the market with their all-new Eclips line of high-performance chargers with the Eclips 4400 Quad being the latest the now Belgium-based company has to offer. Featuring four independent 100W charge outputs, the multi-chemistry charger can handle up to 6S LiXX, 15 cell NiMH and up to 20V Pb battery packs with all vital signs being displayed on four backlit LCD screens. The device offers several class-standard charge and discharge programs including balance, fast and storage charging/discharging, it allows for up to 10A of charge current per channel and convenient 4-button operation makes for easy handling. Other features include five memory slots per port, temperature-controlled fan units and the charger makes use of a sturdy case that sits at an angle to make reading the displays a breeze.

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July 1, 2016

Team Corally Eclips 2400 AC/DC multi-chemistry charger

Team Corally have introduced their new top-of-the-foodchain AC/DC multi-chemistry charger. The Eclips 2400 400W dual channel device allows for up to 20A of charge current with its independent output ports with channel 1 offering up to 20A charge current and 400W charge power while the second port is good for up to 12A and 200W. The device can handle up to 6S LiXX, 15 cell NiXX and 2 to 20V Pb batteries, it offers several LiPo, LiHV, NiXX and Pb-specific charge and discharge programs including fast and balance charging and it makes use of a sturdy case and dual backlit LC displays. Dual internal balancers and temperature-controlled fans round out the package.

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