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March 3, 2011

Protek R/C Prodigy 610 & 610 Duo

The new Protek R/C Prodigy 610 Duo features two independent channels, each capable of supplying 200W and monitoring the battery’s condition with its own internal balance port and temperature sensor port so you can charge your batteries quickly and safely. A 5V, 1000mA USB port allows you to charge any USB device conveniently at your work space, while the PC Link port gives you the option to monitor and log overall pack voltage, temperature, current and total capacity. Additionally, an intuitive touch-sensitive navigation panel will allow you to easily make your way through the charger menus without worrying about buttons malfunctioning due to debris, and the blue backlit LCD display with white characters offers clear visibility in any environment. The Prodigy 610 differs in that it only features one channel capable of supplying 200W, which apart from the form of the device itself, is essentially the same charger.

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March 1, 2011

LRP Element & Element Pro chargers

LRPs new Element charger is easy to use and features all the important functions you could ask for such as adjustable charge current with 1, 2 and 4A and the ability to charge 4-8 cells with Delta-Peak detection for best performance and safety. It’s the ideal AC charger for everyone making a point on flexibility and an attractive price. The new Element Pro from LRP will also handle LiPo and LiFe batteries and features an integrated balancer. Due to the additional 11-15V DC input, you can connect the charger to the battery of your car and use it directly at the race track. Real flexibility at an attractive price.

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February 17, 2011

Reedy 526-S Balance charger

Great features at an economical price make the Reedy 526-S AC/DC 2S–6S LiPo/LiFe Balance Charger for all LiPo and LiFe battery charging requirements. Simple to use in a compact package, all functions are controlled with a single button. The charging process is as simple as connecting your battery and pressing the start button. Because the 526-S is capable of charging 2S–6S LiPo or LiFe batteries, it’s a one-stop charging solution for nitro racers who need to charge receiver, transmitter, and starter box batteries. It is also the perfect charging option for electric enthusiasts who want the flexibility to charge a variety of different battery types and configurations for a variety of vehicle types and scales.

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January 31, 2011

Duratrax Onyx 235 charger

Amazingly versatile, pit-box portable and totally affordable the new Duratrax Onyx 235 is all the charger you’ll need for power packs, radio packs and more. No matter which pack you run, it will assure that it has the best possible charge. Featuring balancing for up to 4 LiPo, Lilon or LiFe cells, the Onyx 235 can also peak charge up to 10 NiCds or NiMHs and includes five connectors/adapters.

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January 27, 2011

Protek R/C Prodigy 65 & 65 AC chargers

A Main Hobbies have announced two Protek R/C chargers, the Prodigy 65 and Prodigy 65 AC, the first items in a new line of chargers from ProTek R/C. The Prodigy 65 is a powerful multifunctional balance charger with a high performance microprocessor that delivers 50 watts of output power and produces a maximum charge current of 5.0 amps with an efficient cooling system, allowing it to efficiently operate at full power with little effort. Featuring an optimized user interface with a variety of functions that allow you to charge, discharge or cycle up to 15 NiCd or NiMH cells, as well as LiPo, Li-ion, and LiFe, up to 6S. The internal balancer will keep your lithium batteries safely balanced when charging in balance mode, while the fast charge mode will get your pack charged quickly and the storage charge mode will prepare your batteries for long-term storage. And where the Prodigy 65 is a great choice for those who already have a power supply, the built-in 5 amp power supply of Prodigy 65 AC provides all of that functionality with power straight from an electrical socket.

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January 14, 2011

Thunder Power RC TP820CD charger/discharger

The all-new Thunder Power RC TP820CD is their first ever dual port and the most anticipated, most powerful and most advanced multi-chemistry charger, discharger, cycler and balancer system. With up to 800 watts of total charging power, nearly 4-times that of their popular TP1010C, the TP820CD is equipped with two ports that function completely independently to charge, discharge and cycle a wide variety of 1-8S LiPo, LiIon and LiFe (A123) batteries, as well as 1-24 cell NiCd and NiMH along with 6-30V Pb (lead-acid) batteries. The built-in 2-8S LiPo/LiIon/LiFe (A123) cell balancers, one for each port, and included balance connector adapter boards are readily compatible with all Thunder Power balance connectors and the JST-XH balance connectors found on many other batteries. Additional features include built-in data logging and viewing on the large class-leading and easy-to-read 48-character blue backlit LCD screen, internal resistance measurement and an advanced Storage Mode function to automatically charge or discharge LiPo/ LiIon/LiFe (A123) batteries as needed.

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November 1, 2010

KO Propo PC-101L charger & BLZ-350 brushless ESC

KO Propo have released a number of new products including the new PC-101L charger/discharger that can take car of all your battery charging and discharging needs. This light and compact AC/DC charger will charge NiCD, NiMH, Lipo, Life & Pb types of batteries and includes banana plus to Tamiya style plug, Tamiya to Dean’s style and Tamiya to Rx pack plugs for most of your charging needs. A high visibility LCD panel allows you to easily monitor what’s going on, while an aluminium heat sink and built in fan keep everything cool. KO have also released the BLZ-350 brushless ESC for sensor or sensor-less motors. Able to be configured for forward + brake, forward + brake + reverse or forward + reverse, it comes set for use with 2S LiPo but can be used with NiMH/NiCd 6 cell or LiPo/LiFe 2 cell.

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October 26, 2010

Speed Power Esprit A9 & A10 chargers

More new chargers from Speed Power, the first is the Esprit A9 Capacitive Touch Button System charger is a 11 to 18V DC charger what allows for a maximum charging power of 200W and a maximum discharging power of 25W. Able to charge 1 to 18 NiXX, 1 to 6 LiXX and 2V to 24V Pb batteries the charger also sports a discharge function with up to 5A and an integrated balancer. The Esprit A10 Professional Intelligent Balance charger is an even more powerful device as it charges up to 27 NiXX and up to 8 LiXX cells with a charging rate as high as 7A. Both chargers feature intelligent and easy to navigate menus and two line LCD displays.

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