New from Mugen, for use in their MBX-6, MRX-4 as well as their MTX4-R, is this new 1500mAh receiver battery pack. Claiming to have 50% more capacity than previous versions, this 6V nickel-metal hydride battery is protected by black shrink sleeving and is available with either a Sanwa/Airtronics or a Futaba type plug.
Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]
Nosram have also released their next generation LiPo batteries, similar to those from sister brand LRP. Specially developed for extreme power delivery and run time, this 5300mAh pack features a transparent red durable hard case to keep the cells from being damaged during use, and has the same measurement as a 6-cell Sub C battery cell and so will fit in all standard 1/10th scale on road and off road cars. Thanks to bulges on the base of the case, the pack fits securely into standard Sub C pre-cut chassis and battery holders.
Source: Nosram [nosram.com]
HPI Racing have released the Power Manager, an AC to 12 volt DC power supply. Featuring a very compact design, this is the latest in the new range of electronic products from HPI, which has 2 outputs for powering multiple devices. Weighing in at only 756 grams it has a maximum output current of 20A and adjustable voltage of 12.0V to 16.0V.
Source: HPI [hpiracing.co.jp]
Speed Passion have released their new brushless conversion kit for the popular HPI Savage, which includes motor mount, motor plate and battery cases. To power your BL ready Savage you can install one of the new range of Silver Arrow V10 1/8 brushless motors, ranging from 3.5R to 6.5R, the mount also fits Novak motors, together with the new Silver Arrow high performance ESC that can easily handle the dual 7.4 volt LiPo packs.
Source: Speed Passion [speedpassion.net]
New from Team Checkpoint is this 7.4V 4800mAh Saddle pack, which offers factory-matched cells to generate excellent power for extreme on-road and off-road performance. With a 20C discharge rating, this pack delivers all the power and punch the racer demands, fits today’s sedans & buggies and features gold-plated connectors. The included series connector has a built-in balancing jack.
Source: Team Checkpoint [bestrc.com]
Fine-tune your brushless motor with this new set of tuning armatures from Team Orion developed by Oscar Jansen. Available in a set of 4, and sold in addition to the ROAR Stock and Race standard versions already available, each armature has a different diameter which allows you to play with the acceleration characteristics of your Vortex brushless motor. Colour coded for easy recognition, there are two versions with 12mm diameter magnets and a 5 or 6mm diameter axle and two 12.5mm diameter magnets with both 5 or 6mm diameter axles. Supplied in a handy case for easy storage.
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LRP releases the first ever tailor-made Soldering Station designed and fully setup to handle all the needs of a soldering station for r/c use. With its 90W power rating and 400kHz electromagnetic heating element, this soldering station reaches maximum temperature (480C) super fast, and is perfect to use for soldering joints on batteries, motors and speed controls. Equipped with the EasyTip-system, the tip of the 90W handle with its comfortable rubber grip can easily be replaced in seconds without any tools, 1.2mm and 0.5mm tip included.
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Reedy have released a new version of the popular Wolfpack 3600mAh battery pack which is now available in a version featuring a whopping 9.6V of pure power. Assembled using Reedy’s 3600mAH high-tech SC-R cells in a configuration that drops straight into the Traxxas Slash, it comes supplied with a Traxxas High-Current Connector to deliver power to the ESC with less resistance and heat than ever before. To further minimize power-robbing resistance and heat, welded connections between each cell and thick 14AWG silicone power wires ensure maximum performance and reliability.
Source: Reedy [rc10.com]
