New from Hudy is this simple Tamiya battery connector with LiPo connectors. This optional cable will allow the use of LiPo batteries in the company’s On-road starter box and Off-road starter box.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
Speed Passion have introduced two new 5mm ultra high active power connectors. Featuring a special design, that is non reversible and has a clamping system to prevent them coming apart, these high performance racing connectors are available in 2P versions for battery connectors and 3P for brushless motor connectors.
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New from A Main Hobbies brand ProTek R/C comes a number of new items including this Supreme Power 1S 4700mAh, 40C Lithium Polymer hard case battery pack. This pack includes a Deans style T-plug installed. These battery packs are built using a hard plastic pack that is required for use at ROAR sanctioned tracks and events and are thin enough to fit into all pan cars, and with the humps on the bottom will be secure in vehicles designed for side by side 4 cell NiMH race packs. Also new are the MaxxCurrent XT60 device and battery connectors which have 3.5mm pins and are made from high-temp Nylon and gold plated solid bullet connectors, both included in the injection mold at the time the connector is formed and are the ideal power connector for high current applications. Continuing with connectors the Super Bullet solid gold connectors are an absolute must for high current / high voltage applications. With lower resistance than a typical Dean’s style ultra plug and traditional spring-type bullet connectors, they are the new standard for brushless motor applications. Finally come these LiPo male and female balance connector leads that are used primarily to make adapter cords to mate batteries to chargers or balance boards. These balance connectors are equipped with XH (ProTek/E-flite/Align) or TP (Thunder Power) connector ends and use 24AWG wire in lengths varying from 10cm to 30cm. Available in sizes to fit lithium batteries from 2S through 10S.
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HPI Racing’s new high-amp, gold-plated, bullet style battery connectors allow racers and hobbyists to convert their batteries to low-loss, ultra-efficiency connectors for the ultimate in power and convenience. These connectors can be used to make easy plug adapters to fit any of the various types of plugs on the market, spares for the Flux Motiv and Flux Blur speedos, or on their own for fast and simple connections between batteries, speedos and motors.
Source: HPI Racing [hpiracing.co.uk]
New from Xceed RC for use with any charger, is their Octopus multi charging cord. One end sports red and black banana plugs, while on the other end are alligator clips, Tamiya style plug, JST, charge connector for glow ignitors, Futaba TX, JR TX and a Futaba J Servo connectors. The cables are made from high quality silicone rubber cables for maximum flex.
Source: Xceed RC [xceedrc.com]
Team Epic have introduced these low profile 4mm gold plated bullet connectors. These new connectors allow for more body and chassis clearance and the design of the male connector is such that there is a notch that allows the wire to be soldered on at 90 degrees to the connector itself making for a lower profile set-up. Available in sets, pairs and also just as the male battery ends.
Source: Team Epic [teamepiconline.com]
Venom have announced it’s revolutionary new universal battery plug system. Today’s four most common battery plugs, Tamiya, Traxxas, Deans and EC3 lack inter-connectivity and as such, retailers must carry and hobbyists must purchase redundant battery packs to suit their different vehicles or void manufacturer’s warranties by replacing stock plugs to give all a common connector. Venom’s new battery plug system features an easy to use, fool-proof interface that allows you to quickly convert batteries between any of the four most popular plug types. It features secure, low resistance, high current connections with the safety of reverse polarity protection. Manufactured with silver plated connectors and Zytel high temperature plastic housings, Venom Plugs deliver the power and flexibility you demand. Beginning in September 2009, all of Venom’s most popular selling LiPo and NiMh battery packs will come standard with the Venom Plug system. One pack, four connections, one easy solution. Worldwide Patents Pending.
Source: Venom [venom-group.com]
More news from LRP who have released their new 1/8 Brushless System. The new Vector8 brushless modified motor is based on the IFMAR World Championship winning XTEC X12 brushless modified technology. This motor is specifically tailored for 1/8 Off Road racing with its longer teardown with special cooling fins, longer stack, magnet and shaft for higher torque and maximum performance. To control that motor, LRP release the new SPX8 Competition brushless speedo which is based on one of the most successful competition speed controllers, the Sphere Competition TC-Spec. It now features a special 1/8 software and has especially been optimised for the use with 2S-4S LiPo batteries. The result is a high-end speed control that will enthuse the 1/8 electric R/C car scene.
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