German nVision distributors Hype introduce the Factory Pro 2S 8000mAh LiPo battery pack. Coming in a protective hardcase the standard-size pack features dual 4mm connector tubes for lower resistance and it is build from the latest high performance 90C cells making it ideal for demanding applications such as electric touring cars, 4WD SC trucks and 1/8th off-road buggies.
Source: Hype [hype-rc.de]
LRP introduce the 2S 4300mAh Hyper Pack LiPo battery. Build from 30C cells the battery comes in a protective hardcase of oval diameter making it ideal not only for RTR vehicles but also to power nitro start boxes and many more. The battery comes prewired with a Tamiya-standard connector and EHR balancer port.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
CN Development & Media introduce the new Yuki Model Micro-T connectors. Resembling the design of the proven T-type plugs this smaller variant is ideal for all appellations where the available space is an issue. They are ideal for all mini-size cars or to replace the on/off switch on nitro cars with a tough and reliable pair of connectors. They come as 5-pair package including black and red shrink tubes or as 50-piece male or female packages.
Source: CN Group [cn-group.de]
We brought you a scoop of Reedy’s new 7.4V SQ LiPo battery pack during the recent IFMAR 1/10 Buggy World Championships and now Reedy officially announce the 2S battery pack. It is designed to replace the standard 2-piece side-by-side saddle pack with a single hard-case battery. By eliminating the need for a jumper wire and reducing the number of internal connections, power output and efficiency are improved. Dual 4mm sockets with a 2mm balance port allows users to balance charge the battery in the same manner as stick and shorty batteries. The pack measures 93×68.5×25.1mm, weights 318g and is ideal for all chassis that can take side-by-side saddle pack batteries.
Source: Team Associated [rc10.com]
Vampire Racing is proud to announce the release of the new even turn Type AB+ V2 brushless motor series. Building on the winning heritage of the conventional half turn motor the new .0 series offers a fully rebuildable EFRA-legal design with separate stator unit, duo-balanced and Titanium-Nitride coated ‘black shaft’ rotor, replaceable rubber-sealed precision sensor unit and oversized high-quality ball bearings. The motors are equipped with the recently introduced updated endbells and are available as 4.0T, 5.0T, 6.0T, 7.0T and 8.0T variant.
Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]
The first round of the hotly contested Silverstone Winter Series took place at the Silverstone Model Car Club. In the 2WD class Kyosho’s Elliott Boots took TQ and went on to win the A final with Kevin Lee and Nathan Waters completing the podium. Callum Niblett came in fourth with Tom Yardy and David Burton in tow.
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CN Development & Media introduce the Yuki Model 1/8 Yakuza SC brushless motor and speed controller combo. Included in the set is a 4-pole sensorless 3674 motor with 2150kv and a 120A rated 6S-compatible speed controller. The ESC measures 57x49x39mm, weights 150g and features a switched 6V/3A BEC system. Included in the set are also a programming card, 5.5mm gold-plated bullet-type connectors and a multi-language manual.
Source: CN Group [cn-group.de]
German company Absima introduce their Revenge brushless motor and controller series for 1/8th vehicles in the form of the Revenge 1:8 CTM motor and CTS 8 controller. Starting with the motors, they feature CNC-machined aluminium heatsink-design cases with aluminium front and back plates as well as pre-shaped heavy-duty solder tabs. Oversized ball bearings and a large diameter rotor shaft make for added durability while the motors are usable with sensored and non-sensored controller. The can measures 42x69mm and the motors are available as 1750, 1900, 2100, 2300 and 2500kv variant.
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