Racers Edge introduce their 7.4V 2S 4000mAh 60C Lite series battery pack. The battery sports regular 2S dimensions, is 23mm tall and weights only 226g. Making use of the short pack cell the standard size battery lowers the overall weight of the car without the need to re-balance the vehicle. The hardcase battery comes including Deans wire set and with JST-XH style balance plug.
Source: Racers Edge [racers-edge.com]
More power and a higher C-rating, Nosram now offers their all new VTEC LiPo X-treme race hard case packs also for hobby racers. The cells are again thinner and more efficient than before and due to the revolutionary high density stacking technology, the new packs feature outstanding capacities. Both 7.4V packs come in 5400mAh in both a 30C and 45C version.
Source: Nosram [nosram.com]
ORCA RC have introduced the all new VX ESC, used by Alexander Hagberg to win last weekend’s 4th round of the Euro Touring Series. The new VX ESC utilizes the proprietary ORCA FET that are being used in a ESC for the first time. The new proprietary FETs provide the ORCA VX ESC with ORCA Power Delivery System (OPD) and ORCA Mosfet Braking System (OMB). The new VX also has a vertical heat sink plane that extend the heatsink’s efficiency for better heat dissipation and featuring a translucent case that allows the VX logo engraved within to shine thru.
A Main Hobbies’ brand ProTek R/C announces its new “Sport Race” 25C LiPo Hard Case Battery Pack (11.1V/5000mAh) with Traxxas plug installed. This 3S pack has been developed specifically for Traxxas 3S LiPo applications and is recommended for the Traxxas Slash VXL, Slash 4×4 VXL, E-Revo Brushless, E-Maxx Brushless and XO-1 vehicles. The battery features a genuine Traxxas High-Current Connector for the ultimate in efficiency, ease of use and high current handling capabilities for charging/discharging, as well as a 4-pin Align/E-Flite style XH balance connector for balancing. Although these are not ROAR approved hardcase batteries, they are built using a hard lexan shell to help prevent damage in the event of a crash.
Source: A-Main Hobbies [amainhobbies.com]
Dualsky introduce the updated Z5 challenge motor that incorporate an improved 13mm diameter rotor with better temperature stability, as well as new can and packaging design. The ROAR and IFMAR approved motor now also includes a manual with gearing recommendations.
Source: Dualsky [dualsky.com]
The FEMCA Championships for electric offroad are currently being held in Japan at the Yatabe Arena. The event is open to racers in the FEMCA region which includes all of Asia as well as Australia and New Zealand. Friday saw the first action on the track for the 2wd class with 5 rounds of qualifying with the best 3 to count. The top 6 go direct to the main final and the remaining 4 drivers bump up from the lower final. Following the 5 rounds of qualifying it was Akimoto Kota that took the pole position for Kyosho ahead of Kikuchi Kai driving a Yokomo with Sanpei Tatsuya in 3rd for Kyosho. Meen Vejrak from Thailand is the only non Japanese driver in the top 16 sitting 4th with a Yokomo, Maezumi Satoshi (Tamiya) and Enomoto Keisuke (Yokomo) complete the top 6 direct qualifiers. Tomorrow sees the 4wd qualifying run before the finals are run on Sunday to decide the FEMCA Champion.
View the top 10 after qualifying
Novak now offer three new wound stators for its Ballistic 540 series brushless motors. Available in 10.5-Turn, 13.5-Turn and 17.5-Turn these stators are hand-wound with Novak’s popular red-wire and are epoxy-dipped for higher temperature tolerances for the ultimate performance for top-level racing. Novak also released their Power Connector for heavy-duty applications. Made from high-quality copper, which is gold-plated for the best performance, this plug set is designed for maximum contact between the connector surfaces. The connector features a split-input power plug and heavy-duty receptacles which allows for a clean and tight plug connection for the ultimate power with little to no losses due to resistance and heating.
Venom have introduced the hobby’s first batteries with integrated voltmeter. With a simple press of a button, a series of LED lights will clearly indicate your charge status. Available in a 7.4V 4500mAh 20C configuration for use in most RTR 1/10th scale vehicles, and a 14.8V 4500mAh 35C configuration for most 1/8th scale trucks and buggies. Standard features include the Venom Universal Plug System, heavy-duty hard case, 12 AWG wire leads, XH balance connector and Venom’s Lifetime Battery Replacement Plan. Don’t just guess, be sure with Venom Volt Check Batteries. Venom have also announced the addition of their new 7.4V 25C 10,000mAh LiPo. This pack is the perfect combination of proven Venom power and extended run-time. The 25C 2S configuration comes pre-wired with heavy-duty 12AWG wire leads, the Venom Universal Plug System, a JST XH style balance connector and of course, Venom’s Lifetime Battery Replacement Plan.
