CS Electronic have released a new micro LiPo pack for use in 1/18th and 1/14th scale cars. This 1800mAh pack gives longer runtime, more power and is much lighter than the standard 2/3A 6 cell packs that it replaces. Featuring a cell rating of 25C, this 7.4v pack is supplied with pre mounted 16AWG power cables as well as balancer port.
Source: CS Electronic [cs-shop.de]
Much More have released the Shift, the company’s new reversable speed controller. The new design uses a higher spec of new FETs, providing longer runtime and more durable performance compared the previous ESC. Suitable for 17-55T motors, it features automatic setup, has a built in overheating protection system and is shock resistant.
Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]
A Main Hobbies have announced a new range of ProTek R/C brand Lithium Polymer battery packs as well as new clutch bell housings. Available in 3200mAh of capacity with a 25C constant discharge rate, 3800mAh of capacity with a true 30C constant discharge rate and a 4900mAh of capacity with a 25C constant discharge rate. These 3 packs include a balance charge lead with a Deans style T-plug installed. The balance adapter included is a 4-pin Align/E-Flite style XH balance connector. These battery packs are built using a hard plastic pack that is required for use at ROAR sanctioned tracks and events. Also new for your starter box is a 4-cell 2200mAh 15C power pack. This pack has T-Style Ultra connectors pre-installed, and comes with a 5-pin Align/E-Flite style balance connector. Finally from ProTek are these hardened clutch bells, which are precision cut, hardened and anodized black to give you the best maintenance free performance. There are three different lines of clutch bells available. The PTK-700x lineup are designed to fit Kyosho family vehicles and come in sizes ranging from 13T to 17T, the PTK-705x lineup are designed to fit OFNA and Mugen family vehicles and come in sizes ranging from 13T to 17T, while the PTK-706x lineup are designed to fit Team Losi 8ight family vehicles and come in sizes ranging from 13T to 16T.
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Tekin have announced the release of this new 1/8th scale brushless ESC called the RX8. Based off of the proven RS series Speed Control the RX8 takes large scale current demands in stride. An industry front runner not only in power handling ability but also size and features with Drag Brake, Neutral width, Throttle Profiles, Voltage Cut Offs for LiPos and much more. The RX8 sits at only 1.5″ x 2.22″ x 1.46″, a small foot print making it easy to install on any chassis.
Source: Tekin [teamtekin.com]
Duratrax have released a number of 1600mAh packs, for both 1/18th scale cars as well as receiver packs. For powering your micro vehicle there are these 2/3A high-discharge cells in both a stick pack with mini male connector and flat packs with female connector. For receiver packs to deliver the power requied by high-torque servos these high-discharge cells are available in hump and flat configurations, both with universal connectors.
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Cube Racing have released their new 4600 S.E. Standard spec stick pack series. These packs offer great performance with long run time at a reasonable price. Available in 3 different versions, 7.2V, 8.4V and 9.6V.
Source: Cube Racing [cuberacing.net]
Alien Power have expanded their product range with the release of a new motor range and connection plugs. The Ultimate brushless motor series are sensorless sport / stock motors with a black cooling case which come in 9T, 10T, 12T and 13T. Also new are a set of male and female 6mm diameter high voltage plugs.
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Nosram have developed a new speed control, designed specifically for stock racing. The Matrix Evolution Spec Racing features new hardware and new special software with 4 “Spec Racing” stock profiles to extract maximum performance out of your spec racing motor. Compared to ordinary brushless modified speed controls, this ESC gives significantly higher RPM and torque from any brushless stock motor, regardless of the winding. In addition to this it also features 4 power profiles perfectly suited to modified racing. This allows you to run at the highest competition level in whatever class you want, whether you will want to run in stock or modified racing, or with NiMH, NiCd or LiPo.
Source: Nosram [nosram.com]
