January 20, 2011

Robitronic 5500mAh 60C competition 1S LiPo

Robitronic 5500mAh 60C competition 1S LiPo

Robitronic have introduced this new 1S competition LiPo pack specifically designed for 1/12th scale pan cars. This latest generation 5500mAh 60C 3.7V battery has extra low resistance to keep higher voltage for the complete run and comes fitted inside a secure hard case. It also features 4mm connectors for the lowest contact resistance.

Source: Robitronic [robitronic.com]


January 19, 2011

Castle Creations Mamba XL ESC & Baja conversion

Castle Creations Mamba XL ESC

It’s time for 1/5th scale buggies, trucks and on road cars to experience the incredible torque and speed of Castle electric drive. The new Mamba XL is the only controller on the market able to handle the loads required to power these surprisingly heavy vehicles to insane speeds. We can prove it too, as the Mamba XL features all of the standard Mamba series programming features plus a first for the RC car market, data logging. Use the data from the controller to measure parameters such as your battery volts, battery ripple voltage, amp draw, motor rpm, and controller temperature. This is a great way to make sure that the rest of your setup is performing within its limits. Castle Creations have also produced a complete conversion kit that allows you too easily convert your HPI Baja chassis from gas powered to Mamba XL powered.

View the conversion parts here


January 18, 2011

Vampire Racing 60C 5400mAh saddle pack LiPo

Vampire Racing 60C 5400mAh saddle pack LiPo

Building on their popular 60C LiPo stick pack Vampire Racing now present their new 60C saddle pack LiPo.  Along with the added punch they also improved the capacity to 5400mAh giving you the ultimate cells for today’s brushless systems.

Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]


January 16, 2011

Robitronic LiPo stick packs

Robitronic LiPo stick packs

Robitronic have released a range of high performance LiPo stick packs. Available in 3000mAh/20C, 3000mAh/25C, 4100mAh/25C and 3600mAh/50C, their protective hard case with rounded corners means it can easily fit into places that were designed for NiMh packs. Supplied with Tamiya connector and EH balancer.

View the other packs here


January 15, 2011

Dynamite LiPo cell voltage checker

Dynamite LiPo cell voltage checker

The Dynamite LiPo cell voltage checker provides enthusiasts with an easy method of checking the voltage of an entire LiPo pack or individual LiPo cell. The unit checks the voltage of packs up to 6S and connects to the battery using the battery balance lead. Measuring the voltage of LiPo battery packs can help identify performance problems with each pack and in turn help prevent problems associated with voltage decreases.

Source: Dynamite [dynamiterc.com]


January 15, 2011

Reedy 1600mAh 7.2V NiMh pack

Reedy 1600mAh 7.2V NiMh pack

Reedy’s 1600 Series 7.2V battery features high capacity for extended run times while producing maximum power. High-output cells, low-resistance welded connections and quality silicone-insulated wires prove reliable in even the most adverse conditions. A pre-installed Deans Ultra Plug connector and flat configuration makes this battery a powerful, yet economical performance upgrade for Team Associated’s RC18 RTR series of vehicles.

Source: Reedy [rc10.com]


January 14, 2011

Thunder Power RC TP820CD charger/discharger

Thunder Power RC TP820CD charger/discharger

The all-new Thunder Power RC TP820CD is their first ever dual port and the most anticipated, most powerful and most advanced multi-chemistry charger, discharger, cycler and balancer system. With up to 800 watts of total charging power, nearly 4-times that of their popular TP1010C, the TP820CD is equipped with two ports that function completely independently to charge, discharge and cycle a wide variety of 1-8S LiPo, LiIon and LiFe (A123) batteries, as well as 1-24 cell NiCd and NiMH along with 6-30V Pb (lead-acid) batteries. The built-in 2-8S LiPo/LiIon/LiFe (A123) cell balancers, one for each port, and included balance connector adapter boards are readily compatible with all Thunder Power balance connectors and the JST-XH balance connectors found on many other batteries. Additional features include built-in data logging and viewing on the large class-leading and easy-to-read 48-character blue backlit LCD screen, internal resistance measurement and an advanced Storage Mode function to automatically charge or discharge LiPo/ LiIon/LiFe (A123) batteries as needed.

View the complete details here


January 13, 2011

Much More TQ7 AAA batteries

Much More TQ7 AAA batteries

Much More have released their TQ7 super high voltage type AAA batteries. Developed with an emphasis on both power and durability, compared to standard AAA batteries the TQ7 comes with enhanced performance and excellent discharge rate.

Source: Much More [muchmoreracing.net]


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