November 6, 2007

Jilles Groskamp joins SMC

Jilles Groskamp joins SMC

SMC Europe have today announced that top International electric R/C racer Jilles Groskamp from the Netherlands has signed up to use their products. With an impressive list of race results, like 2-times Snowbirds winner, multiple A-finalist at European and World Championships as well as many other wins, Jilles was looking for the best batteries with maximum power and found them at SMC. Jilles leaves behind Trinity with whom he parted company at the end of the summer and had tried Checkpoint for the IIC but now seems to have settled on the SMC brand.

Source: SMC [smc-racing.com]


September 19, 2007

SMC 5000mAh 7.4V 22C LiPo Battery

SMC 5000mAh 7.4V 22C LiPo Battery

SMC have released their lastest competition LiPo cells with the announcement that they will start selling these monster 5000mAh 7.4V packs. Coming supplied with a soft shrink sleeve case, in place of a hard case, SMC stand behind the quality of the construction of these packs. Extensively tested by the SMC team, they come supplied with either the Deans or Traxxas type connector.

Source: RC Tech [rctech.net]


January 19, 2007

SMC matched cell packs

SMC matched cell packs

CML distribution in the UK have the new SMC matched cells now available and the packs are available in 4, 5 & 6 cells to suit all classes. The batteries themselves are high performance Intellect 4200 mAh matched cells with lower internal resistance and higher average voltage than previous cells.

Source: CML Distribution [cmldistribution.co.uk]