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January 13, 2014

Team Orion Advantage Touch Duo charger

Team Orion introduce the Advantage Touch Duo AC/DC multi-chemistry charger. Building on the experience gained with the single output Advantage Touch chargers the device features a build-in 200 watts power supply for up to 10A charge current per output for simultaneous charging of up to two 6S LiPo battery packs. A colour touch screen display show all of the important charging, discharging and balancing parameters and a new split view allows to display the data of both channels. The charger is also equipped with a USB connector for firmware upgrades and two temperature probe connectors. Included with the charger come two 4-in-1 balancing boards.

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January 6, 2014

Elangears Elan Mini & Power Bridge

Elangears have released a new compact AC/DC charger, the Elan Mini. Featuring a single DC output when powered by AC it can output up to 7A while when DC powered it can charge up to 12A. Featuring a discharge feature up to 7A it also sports a 5V 4A USB port. The unit can handle the full range of the most popular battery types and with a small footprint (135x95x80mm) it weighs in at 730grams. Elangears also has a new Power Bridge that distributes 12V DC through 4 outputs (2x40A & 2x10A) and 2xUSB ports. Two of the outputs also sport an on off switch.

View the Power Bridge here

December 16, 2013

Speed Passion Blaze short course motor

Speed Passion introduce the new Blaze series of sensored and sensorless brushless motors for 1/10th scale short course applications. Designed to bridge the gap between raw power and high efficiency the Blaze series motors feature an innovative motor design to provide power and efficiency for both indoor and outdoor tracks. The design translates to more power, longer runtimes, and less motor heat while providing stronger and smoother braking at the same time. The motors are inspired by the World Champion MMM series motors and will become available as 4600kv and 5700kv variant.

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December 15, 2013

Maifield is 4WD Top Qualifier at JConcepts Finals

Team Associated’s Ryan Maifield pulled off another overall TQ at the JConcepts Indoor National Series Finals posting the fastest time in the third & final round to secure pole position for tomorrow’s 4WD Buggy A-Mains. His second TQ of the day, having earlier wrapped up the honour in 2WD Short Course in Q2, the Arizona ace will start the triple Main ahead of fellow Associated driver Nick Gibson who starts from the no.2 spot.

View our complete event coverage here.

December 10, 2013

Yeah Racing aluminium lightweight fan mount

Yeah Racing has released an aluminium light fan heat sink mount suitable for 30mm and 40mm fan units. The part is made from high quality aluminium and weights in at only 5 gram. Its unique design allows it to be mounted to the motor firmly and securely and it can be easily installed by using the set screws included. The supplied 3mm washers can be placed between the motor and the fan to enhance the heat dissipation effect. The mount comes without fan and is available in gunmetal, black and blue colour.

Source: RC Mart [rcmart.com]

December 6, 2013

TQ Wire 5mm bullet-type connectors

TQ Wire have new 5mm bullet-type connectors with gold or silver plating available. They are only 13mm long, saving weight for touring and pan cars, and are made in a special way where the brass stock is copper clad first before the silver plating is applied, increasing conductivity. The connectors are ideal for the latest breed of high-performance LiPo packs with larger 5mm connector tubes.

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December 5, 2013

Yuki Model Samurai 45A brushless ESC

New from CN Development & Media comes the sensorless Samurai 1/10 BL/SL 45A brushless speed controller. Measuring 45x32x37mm the 2S to 3S LiPo compatible ESC features a 2A/6V switched BEC system, splash waterproof protection and it comes pre-soldered with 4mm gold-plated connectors for the motor. The controller is available separately or as combo set including a 3450kv motor and programming card.

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December 2, 2013

LRP 30C 3400mAh hardcase LiPo battery

LRP introduce the new Power Pack 3400 hardcase LiPo battery. Build from 30C cells the battery mimics the dimensions of a NiMH racing pack making it ideal not only for a wide range of RTR vehicles but also nitro starter boxes and many other applications that need “racing pack”-style batteries. The pack comes in a protective hardcase and is pre-wired with a Tamiya-type connector and an EHR balancer port.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]