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June 20, 2016

Tresrey introduce two new LCG LiPo batteries

Coming from Tresrey are two new LCG LiPo battery packs. Available as 5800mAh 80C variant, weighing in at 257g and even lighter 4200mAh 50C pack, weighing in at 230g, both packs are made of high performance LiPo cells that offer a high amount of robustness compared to conventional packs while delivering more power at the same time. Both packs are of standard 139x47mm dimensions with the lower height of 22.6mm, compared to standard 25.1mm packs, making for an overall lower centre of gravity of the car.

View the 4200mAh pack here

June 15, 2016

GForce Bullet oval diameter LiPo battery packs

Coming from GForce are two new oval diameter LiPo battery packs. Ideal for all applications that require the old-style “racing pack” design, such as some RTRs and several Tamiya kits, the packs measure 134x45x23.5mm and they come in 4100mAh or 3000mAh specification, both made using robust 30C cells. Coming pre-wired with Tamiya-style connectors and XH balancer ports the batteries are ideal for all ready-to-run and hobby applications.

View the 3000mAh pack here

June 13, 2016

Muchmore Fleta ZX modified linear power rotor

Muchmore have introduced the new 12.3x5x25.3mm D-magnet modified linear power rotor for the Fleta ZX range of brushless motors. Specially designed to give milder bottom end torque but improved mid-range power the rotor is ideal for touring cars but also all other applications where an easy driving feeling is helpful.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

June 10, 2016

Xenon Racing Nova LiPo battery packs

Hot on the heels of the Xenon Racing Nova 1/12th scale battery packs come additional configurations. Also new are three 2S packs including a 5300mAh 110C and a 6000mAh 110C offering that weigh in at 272g and 308g respectively. The third new battery is a lightweight 5000mAh variant made from 100C cells that weighs in at 256g. All of them come in protective hardcases.

View the other packs here

June 8, 2016

Team Corally Cerix Pro brushless speed controllers

Team Corally Cerix brushless speed controllers

Available now from Team Corally are the new Cerix Pro brushless speed controllers for 1/10th and 1/12th scale applications. First up is the Cerix Pro 160 Racing Factory, a top-of-the-foodchaing ESC with 160A rating, adjustable 6V or 7.4V BEC system, all-alloy case and built-in capacitor unit. Designed with competition on-road and off-road racing in mind the controller offers advanced turbo and timing functions and it is usable with motors down to 3.5T.

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June 8, 2016

Duratrax Onyx 225 AC/DC balancing charger

Hobbico have introduced the Duratrax Onyx 225 AC/DC balancing charger. It arrives with ten charging routines already in memory for ease, but also gives the power to customise any one to specific charging needs. A 2-line, 16-character LCD with a reversed, backlit screen makes it easy to check the status of every battery operation, from initial setup to full, final charging. Its 60W output power allow for up to 6A charge current with 1S to 6S LiXX or 1 to 15 cell NiXX batteries and the compact unit comes including an array of charge lead adapters.

View the features and specifications here

June 8, 2016

GForce TS 120A R2 brushless speed controller

Japanese company GForce have introduced their new TS 120A R2 brushless speed controller. Based off of the TS 120A the R2 sports a redesigned case with a more complex heatsink design while internal updates make for a more linear throttle response and improved braking performance and feeling. The 120A rated controller is usable with motors down to 3.5T, it is 3S LiPo compatible and features a 6V/3A BEC system. GForce’s optional Progbox, PC Link or WiFi devices allow for a wide range of adjustments of the ESC that comes with a 12AWG black-colour wire set, high airflow fan and capacitor unit.

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June 8, 2016

SRP 6000mAh Stock Spec LiPo battery

SRP Quality Products have introduced their new 6000mAh 100C Stock Spec LiPo battery pack. Specially developed for stock racing classes the 2S hardcase battery utilises 100C high-performance cells with a low internal resistance and a flat discharge curve for maximum power over the whole run. The pack weighs in at 295g, it makes use of standard 4mm connectors and comes including a pre-wired balancer wire with XH balancer and Deans-type power connectors.

Source: SRP [srpqualityproducts.com]