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September 23, 2016

SkyRC Ultimate Duo 400W AC/DC multi charger

SkyRC have introduced their Ultimate Duo 400W AC/DC multi-chemistry charger with dual charge outputs. Thanks to smart power distribution capabilities the charger offers up to 400W of charge power in total with channel 1 being the 400W unit while channel 2 provides up to 200W. On top of this the device is equipped with two adjustable voltage 150W DC outputs that provide up to 10A of current, ideal to power motor testers, tyre lathes and more. The charger is usable with up to 7S LiXX batteries including the new LiHV cells and delivers up to 20A charge current. Also part of the package are two internal balancers as well as 4-button operation and one backlit display per channel. A temperature controlled fan unit keeps the temperatures at bay even in hot ambient temperatures or under heavy load.

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September 23, 2016

Nicolai Nielsen takes Danish Stock TC national title

After a five-race season Nicolai Nielsen was crowned the Danish Stock Touring Car champion thanks to taking the podium four times and scoring a win at the season finale held at the EFRA GP track in Neastved. Being the only driver to campaign a FWD car in the 17.5T blinky class Nicolai left Tommy Udensen and young Calle Rasmussen behind in second and third respectively.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

September 23, 2016

Dynamite Reaction HV hardcase LiPo battery packs

Coming from Horizon Hobby are the new Dynamite Reaction HV LiHV hardcase battery packs. Made using high-quality 50C cells the battery packs are ideal for bashers and also outlaw racing classes as their high-voltage LiPo cells offer increased overall voltage over standard cells. The batteries can be charged up to 4.35V per cell versus the standard 4.2V, using a HV-compatible charger, and they are available in a range of configurations including a 4000mAh 7.6V/2S shorty pack with EC3 connector, a 5000mAh 7.6V/2S standard-size pack, a 5000mAh 11.4V/3S 35mm height pack with EC5 connector and a 5000mAh 15.2V/4S battery. The standard 2S and 4S packs are available with EC3, EC5, Deans and Traxxas compatible connectors.

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September 23, 2016

O.S. Speed B2102 low-profile buggy engine

On show during this week’s Tokyo Hobby Show is O.S. Engines’ new Speed B2102 3.5cc nitro buggy engine. The most noticeable part of the power plant is its low-profile cooling head that sits about 17mm lower than standard, making for a greatly lowered centre of gravity without sacrificing cooling performance. Also new to the B2102 are the carburettor, crankcase, combustion camber insert and more. The engine will become available from December as engine only or including a T2090SC muffler.

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September 23, 2016

Hitec X4 AC Pro four-port AC/DC multicharger

Hitec’s X4 AC Pro AC/DC multicharger is building on the popularity of the X4 AC Plus but it offers a total of four charge outputs. The powerhouse exudes a charge circuit power of 200 watts with power distribution capability in AC mode and a 300-watt output when in DC mode. The device allows to connect up to four batteries of varying chemistries, including the latest LiHV batteries, to any of the charging channels with each channel performing independently of one another. Additional features include the Charge Master software, providing the ability to operate the charger via a personal computer plus a built-in Bluetooth for smartphone app operation.

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September 23, 2016

Jake Mayo wins at JBRL Electric Series Rd7

Motorhead R/C Raceway in San Jacinto, California played host to the seventh round of the JBRL Electric Off-Road Series. With just over 150 entries, the crowd was set for an exciting day of racing. In Modified 2WD Buggy, local fast kid Jeremy Hase Jr. sat on the pole, followed by Jake Mayo and Nick Wautlet. At the sound of the tone, Mayo applied formidable skill and patience to press Hase Jr. into a mistake. From there, Mayo held on to an 8-second lead to take home the win for the weekend from Tyler Fenster in second and Shawn Blackwell Sr. in third.

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September 23, 2016

Arrowmax 4500mAh 11.1V 40C LiPo battery pack

Coming from Arrowmax is their latest high-performance LiPo battery pack in the form of a 4500mAh 3S variant. Built using the latest generation of heavy duty 40C/80C cells with improved electrolyte composition and new high-density stacking the battery offers exceptional performance and durability even in demanding applications such as 1/8th and 1/10th on-road and off-road cars. What makes the 11.1V battery special is the reduced height of 25.1mm, making the 3S pack as large as a standard 2S battery. This leads to weight advantages over a standard 3S pack, allowing for higher performances especially in 1/8th scale vehicles. Another feature is the unique balancer power that is hidden behind a removable silicone cover. The features list is rounded out by 5mm bullet-type tube connectors for improved power supply.

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September 23, 2016

IRD Tekno aluminium shock mounts

Iowa Research & Development have introduced aluminium shock mounts for the Tekno 1/8 scale series of vehicles. Made from aerospace 7075 aluminium, the parts were designed to lower the vehicle’s centre of gravity for improved performance. Optimised for performance and weight the mounts weigh 5.6g per set of four, saving 9g at the highest position on the suspension.

Source: Raceday Hobbies [racedayhobbies.com]