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October 20, 2010

Speed Power Esprit range of chargers

Speed Power have released their new Esprit series of chargers. First up is the DC A2 Lithium battery balance charger that has a charge current of 0.1 to 3.5A and can handle up to 4 cells. Capable of charging LiPo, LiIon and LiFe batteries, it has a simple operation with information being shown on the LCD display which includes voltage, current, capacity, charging time and battery type. Speed Power also offer the B1 basic charger which takes AC power and has a max charging current of 3 x 650mA and can handle up to 3 cells. You can check out these new Speed Power products along with the Speed Passion and East Coast ranges at this weekend’s iHobby show in Rosemont Illinois at booth 1908.

View the B1 charger here

October 19, 2010

Speed Power 4600mAh & 5300mAh LiPo packs

Speed Power have introduced two new LiPo packs, the first is this 4600mAh 7.4v battery with a 55C rating. This stick pack configuration features the now obligatory hard casing for impact protection. Also new is the 5300mAh 7.4v saddle pack with has a 40C rating and also comes in a hard case, with both batteries featuring bullet connectors.

Click here to view the saddle pack

October 19, 2010

Speed Passion Competition V3.0 1 cell motor

Through joint testing together with their US team driver Josh Cyrul, Speed Passion have released the all new Competition V3.0 1 cell motor. Designed to operate with 1 to 2 cell LiPo batteries, the new high performance 1 cell motor suitable for 1/12, 1/10, Oval and WGT class application. The new motor sports a newly designed stator in order for 1 cell lipo low battery voltage and able to provide a smooth power from low to top end speed. With the new 1 cell motor design, the weight is reduced by 15grams to improve the performance of your 1/12 and 1/10 pan car in any conditions. Featuring adjustable timing, it comes in 3.5R, 4.5R, 5.5R, 7.5R, 10.5R, 13.5R, 17.5R & 21.5R versions.

View more images of the motor here

October 16, 2010

Dynamite 6.6V 220mAh Li-Fe RX pack

These new Dynamite 6.6V 220mAh LiFe Receiver packs were designed specifically for 1/12th scale on-road enthusiasts looking for increased power over traditional NiMH packs. These packs are lighter than standard NiMH and include an on/off switch for ease of use. LiFe chemistry makes the batteries safer than conventional LiPo batteries but offers the advantage of decreased weight versus NiMH packs providing improved power to weight ratio.

Source: Dynamite [dynamiterc.com]

October 12, 2010

Vampire Racing 1S & 4S LiPo packs

Vampire Racing have released two new sizes in their line of LiPo batteries. Especially for 1/12th scale and other pan car racing there is the new 1S 5700mAh battery with 50C, while for the growing 1/8th electric buggy class there is this huge 4S 5700mAh, 50C battery. Both batteries feature hard cases, with the 1S featuring connectors while the 4S is pre-wired with a deans connector.

Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]

October 7, 2010

DirtChamp Design TimeR

Seen for the first time at the toy fair in Germany, the first product introduced by Swedish company DirtChamp Design is the multiuser RC Lap Counting system called TimeR. A unique link to your laptop PC enables you to follow the racing action in real‐time. Since no cables are required the level of simplicity is yet unseen in RC lap counting. They believe that TimeR will revolutionize the way people race RC Cars. Clubs can now easily afford their own lap timing system, the basher can set up a track in their backyard and race for the win, and the racer now has the perfect tool to become the next Marc Rheinard, Adam Drake or Ryan Mayfield. After a fully booked pre‐order list, the Swedish RC Multi User Lap Counting system is now ready for worldwide shipping from the company website.

Source: DirtChamp Design [dirtchampdesign.com]

October 6, 2010

Team Powers 5600mAh 50C 1S LiPo

Team Powers have introduced this new 1S 3.7V LiPo battery for use in 1/10 & 1/12 pan car chassis’. This high quality 5600mAh 50C cell sports a black carbon look hard case for impact protection connects to your ESC through bullet connectors.

Source: Team Powers [team-powers.com]

October 4, 2010

Cube Racing Truggy Sports 5400mAh 14.8V LiPo

Cube Racing have released this Truggy Sports 5400mAh 35C 14.8V LiPo pack, suitable for 1/8 buggies & truggies. Providing great power and long run times, its carbon pattern hard case protects the battery from impact damage. This 4S pack comes pre wired with balancer port and deans connector.

Source: Cube Racing [cuberacing.net]