The new DuraTrax LiPo 7.4V 4000mAh 25C car/truck stick pack is ideal for any 6-cell sub-C NiMh application, where LiPo power is preferred and a Traxxas plug is required. Featuring a high capacity and high discharge current rating, in a pack that’s nearly half the weight of an equivalent size NiMh battery, it is wired for balancing, and the connector is protected by a hardened ABS case.
Source: Duratrax [duratrax.com]
Much More have released their new Impress 30C 3600mAh LiPo pack. This high quality Sub-C configuration pack features a hard case, whose bottom is consistent with the battery slots, improving the mounting stability.
Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]
CS Electronic have introduced a new 4500mAh 28C LiPo pack suitable for use in sports class racing. The same size and configuration, with rounded edges, as a 6-cell 7.2v NiMh stick pack it fits into most chassis’ but is much lighter, has more voltage and lower internal resistance than standard NiMh packs. Packaged in a black plastic hard case, it comes pre-fitted with standard Tamiya connector and a EHR balancer plug.
Source: CS Electronic [cs-shop.de]
Nosram have released this new hardcore motor cooler, an extremely strong and adjustable cooling set including 40mm fan and easy mountable heatsink. Fits all 540 size brushless and brushed motors, it can be used in 3 different layouts for you preferred amount of cooling, with or without fan, to help lower the running temperature of your power unit.
Source: Nosram [nosram.com]
Dynamite have introduced an inexpensive, all-in-one way to upgrade for sport vehicle enthusiasts to the growing LiPo battery technologies. Dynamite’s LiPo starter combo includes a Dynamite Passport AC/DC LiPo 6S Charger, a Dynamite 7.4V 2600mAh 2S 15C LiPo hard case with a Traxxas High-Current Connector, a Dynamite LiPo Charge Bag (DYN1400) and a small Tamiya-to-Traxxas charge adapter.
Source: Dynamite [dynamiterc.com]
Team Epic have released this 7.4v powered motor dyno that allows you to test brushless motors with out the need of hooking up a speed control. Gives you KV, RPM and amp draw at user set voltage input and there is a mode for testing the function of the sensor to make sure it is functioning correctly. Runs off a standard 7.4V LiPo battery pack, so no big power supply is needed and it is small light and easy to transport to and from the track.
Source: Team Epic [teamepiconline.com]
Seen at the toy fair last month, Speed Passion have released the all new Cirtix R8 speed controller for 1/8th electric buggy and truggy racing. The small footprint fits any application with room to spare, while the super tough integrated alloy heat sink case keeps it protected and running cool under harsh racing conditions. The Cirtix R8 runs both sensored and sensorless motors for the ultimate in flexibility and smooth power delivery and includes the Cirtix pocket programmer to make dialing in race settings easy and fast and with no laptop needed.
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A Main Hobbies today announced a complete line of ProTek R/C branded LiFe packs, starting with this 6.6v 2-cell ‘Supreme Power’ hard case battery pack with 4000mAh capacity and a true 35C constant discharge rate. This battery pack is built using a hard plastic pack and includes heavy duty bullet connectors and a balance charge lead that you can solder onto the wire of your choice. There is also a 6.6v 2-cell ‘Sport Race’ stick battery pack with 3000mAh capacity and a true 25C constant discharge rate and includes a Tamiya connector for charging and balancing as well as a balance charge lead. For transmitters there a 9.9v 1600mAh pack for the 3PK and M11, a 6.6v 2100mAh pack for the 4PK and a 9.9v 2100mAh pack for Futaba, JR, Spektrum and KO radios. Finally for powering your receiver there is a 6.6v 1450mAh flat RX pack, a 6.6V 1700mAh hump style pack and finally for 1/12th scale there is a tiny 6.6v 200mAh pack.
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