The new 9.9V 1500mAh pack is the first 3S LiFe battery from LiFeSource and is designed for transmitters using an 8-cell flat NiCd/NiMH pack such as Futaba’s 3PK, 4YF or 6EX systems. The 6.6V 1300mAh pack expands the LiFeSource line of receiver batteries with a nominal voltage rating that typically does not require a regulator, ideal for 1/8 scale off-roaders.
Cube Racing have released more new competition spec LiPo packs including the Performance 5600mAh 50C 3.7V pack for 1/10 pan cars and the Performance 4200mAh 50C 7.4V pack for stick pack applications. Both feature carbon pattern hard cases and feature high quality cells with great performance and long run time.
The new Team Orion Advantage TwinSpec charger features the Advanced Twin Charge System which allows the simultaneous charge or discharge of two batteries with currents of up to 20A. With two individual channels which can be setup and used independently one from another, it means that you can charge a LiPo battery on one channel and a NiMH battery on the other. You can also charge a battery on one channel and discharge another battery on the other channel, all at the same time. During use you can easily switch from one channel to another, just by pressing a key.
CS Electronic have released the CS-Rocket Competition CX ESC, the follow up to the World Championship CS Rocket. The latest generation of intelligent brushless speed controller it has been developed for both on and off road competition use and is equipped with the highest quality components. With the ability to choose between 10 different power programs, durability and lots of power, the CX can be used with all modern battery types as well as both brushed & of course brushless motors up to 3 turn (7 turn delta).
Source: CS Electronic [cs-shop.de]
Grid RC have released this rear ball bearing supported 1/8 electric motor mount for their cam style motor mount system. This new mount allows racers that have gearing setups that require over 18T pinions, to still have a ball bearing supported motor shaft and utilize the cam style mesh adjustment. Also, this new mount utilizes all the mounting screws in a 4-hole or 6-hole 1/8 motor. On a Neu/Castle you can now use all four M3 socket screws, while on a Tekin, you can use all six socket cap screws (four M3 and two M4).
Source: Grid RC [gridrc.com]
Schumacher have announced the release of the new GM Genius 75 ESC. This hotly anticipated speedo has already won the EFRA 1/12th Euro’s earlier in the year. Especially designed for smaller applications such as 1/12th pan cars, it is equally at home in Touring Cars with stock 9.5T motors and above (2S LiPo) 3.5T (1S LiPo).
The EA-050 brushless motor checker from Route 246 is a precise instrument to measure the KV rating and RPM, as well as Voltage and Current, of brushless motors. It also checks existing hall effect sensors for correct function, with a 16 x 2 digit LC display indicating the different parameters. The motor checker is powered by a 7.2 to 7.4V power source and the package contains power cables for the motor checker as well as connecting cables for easy and swift monitoring of the motor’s performance.
LRP have introduced this 11.1V 4300mAh 40C hard case LiPo. It features the same dimensions as standard 6-cell Sub C battery packs and fits in 1/8th monster trucks and all standard 1/10th scale on road and off road cars. The hard case also features some vertical standard Sub C cell bulges to securely fit standard Sub C pre-cutted chassis. It sports 4mm gold connectors, connectible from both sides, and a 2mm balancing connector for the balancing port.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
