Available soon from LRP is this 2000mAh 6.6V LiFe receiver battery pack. It is of “hump pack” dimensions and fits all battery boxes designed for 2/3A hump pack battery packs. Due to the use of Lithium-Ferrite cells the pack has a voltage of 6.6V which makes it usable with standard voltage equipment without an additional voltage regulator. The battery come pre-wired with a black universal plug.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
Available soon from G-Force is the G6P AC multi-chemistry 80W charger. Offering up to 10A charge current the device is housed in a double deck aluminium case with the lower compartment containing an 18A power supply that not only feeds the charger but it also offers three 12V and one 5V/2.1A USB output to power your mobile device, tyre truer, tyre heater, pit lamp and more. As for the charger, the device is good for the use with up to 6S LiXX and 15 cell NiXX battery packs, it offers a 5A discharge function, integrated balancer and Mini USB dock. The G6P will become available soon.
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New from Vampire Racing come several new 4mm male connectors. Available as 12mm plug for 1S packs, 14mm variant for standard 2S batteries and 18mm variant for packs with “through-type” 2-way tubes, the connectors are available as traditional gold-plated and also as silver-plated variant for those who seek the ultimate in performance. The plugs come as pairs with the 18mm variant being also available as 10-piece pack.
Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]
Tekin welcome Elliott Boots to their factory team. Elliott is know as being one of the fastest drivers in the World and will help showcase Tekin’s latest 1/8th and 1/10th speed controllers during his upcoming campaign. Elliott is already debuting his Tekin-powered Kyosho cars this weekend and will soon also come to the states to race at the Dirt Nitro Challenge as well.
Source: Tekin [teamtekin.com]
Hirosaka, the new brand of Masaki Hirosaka father of RC legend Masami, have released their new line of competition electronics. First up is the PRO Racing ESC which features a complete aluminum casing which provides maximum surface area for heat dissipation and can handle up to 3.5T motors with a continuous current of 140A with a burst current up to 960A. Weighing 40grams it can work with sensored and sensorless motors. Also new from Hirosaka is their line of PRO Racing Brushless Motors. Suitable for 1/10th & 1/12th onroad and 1/10th offroad they are hand wound and feature adjustable timing from 0 – 40 degrees. Available in 4.5T to 8.5T versions.
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Team Orion introduce their new Carbon Pro 100C LiPo battery packs. Coming in Team Orion’s patented carbon look hardcase the batteries are build using the latest generation LiPo cells with enhanced energy density, a very low internal resistance and 100C discharge rate. The packs, that are build to meet ROAR, EFRA, BRCA and IFMAR specifications, are 5C chargeable and come in a wide range of configurations including 2S standard, shorty, saddle and saddle block packs as well as a 1/12th 1S pack.
Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]
Available from end of January is the GForce TS120 Competition Black Aluminium Edition brushless speed controller. The ESC sports an all-black CNC-machined aluminium case, an integrated on/off switch, optional high-flow fan unit and it incorporates a build-in data port for swift and easy programming via the optional programming box. The 120A controller is usable with 2S to 3S LiPo batteries, features a 6V/3A BEC system and measures 39x38x20mm.
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SkyRC introduce the Ares Pro competition brushless motor line. The 540-size motors make use of a vented T6 aluminium heatsink case and they feature high purity copper windings, heavy duty solder tabs, sintered neodymium magnets and dual sensor ports. The motors are build to meet ROAR and IFMAR rules and the very low turn variants come with a radial fan unit in the front end bell. Versions available include windings from 3.5T up to 21.5T with special stock motors and “even” 4.0T and 5.0T offerings hitting the shops also.
Source: SkyRC [skyrc.com]
