Amazingly versatile, pit-box portable and totally affordable the new Duratrax Onyx 235 is all the charger you’ll need for power packs, radio packs and more. No matter which pack you run, it will assure that it has the best possible charge. Featuring balancing for up to 4 LiPo, Lilon or LiFe cells, the Onyx 235 can also peak charge up to 10 NiCds or NiMHs and includes five connectors/adapters.
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Keep your battery pack warm under cold ambient temperatures with this battery warming tray from Much More. The Warming Tray is a warmer that can heat up your battery packs (LiPo or NiMh) before charging in the winter season. Cold batteries may lose punch, which means lower average voltage than usual, if you charge without any warming. The Warming Tray can be connected to Cell Master charger or Warmer Controller 3080 and it has a thermic wire inside and will keep target temperature where you set to. Available in anodised black, blue and purple.
Source: Much More [muchmoreracing.net]
A Main Hobbies have announced the new Protek R/C Super Pro 1000 power supply. The Super Pro 1000 is a regulated DC power supply with USB charging port and a total of five power outputs. This is the same as their powerful Super Pro 40 power supply but with twice the power and increased flexibility. Not only does it feature the same four individually switched 16 amp outputs and single 40 amp output, but also an LED display on the top, independent variable voltage and current output controls on the front and 1000 watts of power. This will allow you to easily operate your 12V to 30V equipment from one power supply with power to spare. Using switch mode technology, it provides a higher level of efficiency and reduces the overall weight and size of the power supply compared to other systems with similar features. In addition, the smooth output current is ideal for any item that requires a 40 amp, 12-30V power source. It also includes a built-in 500mA USB charging port, which will allow you to charge any USB device conveniently at your work space.
A Main Hobbies have announced two Protek R/C chargers, the Prodigy 65 and Prodigy 65 AC, the first items in a new line of chargers from ProTek R/C. The Prodigy 65 is a powerful multifunctional balance charger with a high performance microprocessor that delivers 50 watts of output power and produces a maximum charge current of 5.0 amps with an efficient cooling system, allowing it to efficiently operate at full power with little effort. Featuring an optimized user interface with a variety of functions that allow you to charge, discharge or cycle up to 15 NiCd or NiMH cells, as well as LiPo, Li-ion, and LiFe, up to 6S. The internal balancer will keep your lithium batteries safely balanced when charging in balance mode, while the fast charge mode will get your pack charged quickly and the storage charge mode will prepare your batteries for long-term storage. And where the Prodigy 65 is a great choice for those who already have a power supply, the built-in 5 amp power supply of Prodigy 65 AC provides all of that functionality with power straight from an electrical socket.
Reedy have announce the arrival of the 5500mAh 60C 14.8V competition LiPo batteries for the 2011 racing season. Competition tested and proven by world-class racers, this battery features high capacity for maximum duration with a 60C rating for maximum power output. Designed for 1:8 electric buggies and truggies, this battery fits perfectly in Team Associated’s RC8e, SC8e, and RC8Te while also suitable for use in many other chassis. Reedy’s molded hard case helps protect against crash damage and a Deans Ultra Plug connector minimizes resistance and increases power output.
Japanese company Tresrey, who are best known outside of their own country for their Durango after market parts, have released their own ESC. Based on the Speed Passion GT2.0 Pro ESC, this new version features the exact same internals and updating functions but sports an awesome looking new red anodised aluminium casing with integrated heatsink for improved cooling.
![Vampire Racing SR1[+] BL ESC](http://www.redrc.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/VampireSR1ESC.jpg "Vampire Racing SR1[+] BL ESC")
Vampire Racing were keen to let us know about their new SR1[+] brushless speed controller that they will be launching at the Nuremberg toy fair in less than 2 weeks. We don’t have any specs or further details as yet apart from what we can see in the supplied CAD image but we will bring you all the information as we get it.
Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]
Nosram have released version 2 of their Pearl evolution spec racing ESC. The dual xps.mod software boosts stock racing into a new dimension. The speedo offers the highest flexibility by individualized settings and a revolutionary superBEC featuring a constant 6V/3A output with 3.0-7.4V voltage, for unbeatable on-track performance.
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