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July 20, 2009

Novak Ballistic Spec Brushless Motors

Novak have released their Ballistic Spec brushless motors in 10.5T – 21.5T, which are completely rebuildable, right down to the hardware. In fact, only one motor is necessary to compete in all spec class races. Simply pick your class of choice, and install the necessary color-coded, hand-wound stator. Each stator includes a factory-installed insert that easily identifies the number of motor winds. To complete the racing package, this next-generation spec motor series contains an easy-to-adjust timing assembly that alters the RPM range and retains previous user settings, allowing for strategic and smart spec racing. Additionally, these sleek motors are built to ROAR/IFMAR specifications, boast a removable shielded sensor harness, and contain a 12.3mm nickel-plated sintered Neodymium rotor for maximum motor acceleration, braking power and performance in high-temperature conditions.

Source: Novak [teamnovak.com]

July 17, 2009

LRP LiPo Battery Parallel balancer

LRP have released their new LiPo battery parallel balancer, seen last week at the European Championships in Austria. Especially developed for the use of LiPo and LiFe batteries and automatically recognises the cell condition of all 2-5 cell batteries. If the condition of the cells is not equal, an automatic equalizing of the cells starts and balances the cells during charging to ensure all cells are 100% equal. The micro-controller-regulation guarantees a particularly high precision. The balancer is not as positioned between the charger and the battery as usual, but is connected in parallel and therefore there is no influence on the charger and its functions.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

July 17, 2009

Team Epic Mini LiPo & 1 cell LiPo

Team Epic have released this 11.1V Li-Po, 1600mAh, 25c soft case battery pack for use in the Traxxas Mini Revo & Slash and most other vehicles of this size. Higher performance than using a single Ni-MH battery pack. Fits right in Traxxas vehicles and comes with Traxxas plug for easy plug and play set-up. Team Epic have also been showing off a preview of their new 1 cell 40C 5000mAh LiPo pack for 1/12th scale racing which you can see below.

Click here to see the 1-cell LiPo pack

July 13, 2009

Fastrax LiPo Charge bag

Fastrax have released their own LiPo charge bag. Manufactured from ‘greener’ state-of-the-art Dupont Nomex & Kevlar, this flexible fire-resistant material is more pliable than many on the market making it more suitable to a variety of battery sizes. Supplied in black, with blue trimming, the bag will protect yourself and your equipment from a potential LiPo battery fire and is a required piece of equipment for many governing bodies.

Source: Fastrax [fastrax-rc.com]

July 9, 2009

Xceed RC XS LiPo regulator

More new items from Xceed RC who have released their new XS LiPo regulator. Newly developed, it comes in at 22 x 12 x 7mm and weighs less then 7 grams. To ensure the voltage that goes into you receiver correctly, this regulator drops the voltage from 7.4V to 6V, eliminating the chance of damaging your radio equipment.

Source: Xceed RC [xceedrc.com]

July 9, 2009

ProTek R/C 2300mAh LiPo RX packs

New for the ProTek R/C brand are these 2 Lithium Polymer 2-cell receiver battery pack with 2300mAh of capacity and a true 8C constant discharge rate. These super light weight Li-Poly battery is designed to power the electronics of 1/10th & 1/8th scale gas powered race cars and are available in both square and stick pack configurations. These packs are built with a lexan plastic shell around the outside of the battery, and then covered in blue heat shrink. The lexan shell is designed to protect the battery cells while in the vehicle, for longer life.

Click here to see the other stick pack

July 8, 2009

Team Epic Dyno Tested BL Motors

Team Epic have announced that they are the first brushless motor manufacturer to offer a dyno tested brushless motor. All Duo 2 motors are tested with the maximum timing setting which insures that the specs are comparable from motor to motor. Doing the testing this way takes any adjustable timing differences out of the equation. The results for each motor are right on the box, including rpm, watts, efficiency & torque. Team Epic are also releasing 12.3mm replacement rotors that are suitable for the Duo and Duo 2 range of BL rotors.

Click here to see the rotor

July 7, 2009

Team Epic Dual 1600 packs for mini Slash

Team Epic have released this pair of two hi-end Intellect 1600mAh NiMH battery packs for the Traxxas mini Slash and mini Revo. Higher capacity than stock packs for longer run times the 2 packs allow more run time as you can charge one while running the other or run both at the same time with the optional Traxxas dual pack adapter for 14.4 volts of super power. The packs come pre wired with Traxxas connectors so they are true plug and play.

Source: Team Epic [teamepiconline.com]