Speedzone have released this 7.4v 5200mAh 40C LiPo pack, the first in a new line of batteries. This hard case pack is perfect for all applications, banana style connectors come standard along with a standard balancing port.
Source: Speedzone [speedzoneusa.com]
Cube Racing have released their new Performance 5600mAh 50C 7.4V stick pack and 5200mAh 45C 7.4V saddle pack. Mounted in a carbon pattern hard case for safety, these competition packs claim to offer great performance and long lasting power.
Etronix have released two new chargers to add to their expanding line up. The first is most powerful Powerpal 200 to date rated at 200watt. Capable of charging at up to 10amps, it provides faster charging for larger electric flight and car battery capacities and cell counts. A special direct plug universal balancing port means no need for boards if desired and with a PC link and USB power socket to even charge you phone off this Powerpal has it all. The second is the Powerpal compact edition a simple to use, yet effective 40watt rated charger is the perfect upgrade over stock balance chargers supplied with many RTF models. Featuring an LCD screen for easy visual navigation is represents fantastic value for money, along with all round versatility for most of the common sized LiPo batteries being used.
The new LiFeSource AC/DC Economy LiFe charger is a simple option for powering up your LiFe packs. Utilizing the cc/cv charge method, with voltages customized for LiFe batteries, it’s small, lightweight and very simple to operate and comes in at a very low price. The AC/DC Economy Charger can handle 110V AC or 12V DC input so it’s great to use at home or at the field/track A built-in balancer ensures all cells are charged to optimum voltage every time.
Source: LiFeSource [lifesourcebatteries.com]
Already the 1st and 2nd generation of this all-rounder were well received, now the new LRP Quadra Pro 3 features more functions compared to its forerunner, but is still very easy to setup and use. The charge spectrum has been widened with the addition of LiIo and Pb batteries. In addition, the balancer is now able to handle LiPo, LiFe and LiIo batteries with up to 6 cells. The versatile functions are easy to use with the intuitive menu structure. Whether you want to adjust the parameters, to set your user profiles or to condition your batteries, this charger is a good choice.
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Xceed RC now offer their high quality battery tape in orange to add to the already available black and blue versions. This high quality tape is 17mm wide on a roll of 50 meters and can be used to secure all types of popular packs to your chassis plate.
Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]
DuraTrax have released their DE10 Brushless Programmable ESC, one of the most versatile ESCs on the market with the capability to enhance any driver’s performance. It can be used with sensored and sensorless brushless motors down to 5.5 turns as well as brushed motors down to 4 turns. Its powerful BEC circuitry of 6V/3A allows for the use of high-torque/digital servos and its smooth, precise control results in no cogging, even at low speeds. Ideal for on-road and off-road cars, trucks and buggies, even crawlers. The optional Digital Programmer offers the added benefits of greater setup speed, more fine-tuning power and the ability to download data for analysis. DuraTrax have also released these Onyx NiMH Battery Packs, which are ideal sport packs for cars, trucks and boats and at low prices. 4200mAh and 5000mAh capacities extend run times even further and packs with Traxxas connectors are a direct drop-in for many popular Traxxas models.
Robitronic have released this Voltage Booster for use with 1S LiPo packs. Many receivers and servos need 5-6 volts for correct operation. In some classes such as 1/12th scale that use only one lithium cell, the voltage is not high enough and so can lead to failures or damage to equipment. That is were the voltage booster comes in useful, providing a stable 5.9 volts to the on-board electronics and removing the need to an extra RX pack.
Source: Robitronic [robitronic.com]
