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September 28, 2020

Sunpadow Platin CS8000mAh Stock Competition LiPo

Sunpadow has announced the release of their newest Competition Stock CS Platin series high-performance LiPo battery pack, the Platin CS8000mAh. Developed for use in stock touring car as well as 1/8 electric on road/GT classes, the internal resistance (IR) of the battery cell is further reduced, compared to its predecessor with the weight also reduced by 11 grams compared to the Gold series 8400mah, a saving which significantly improves the acceleration and balance of the chassis. The weight of 312 grams is very rare among 7.4V 8000mAh hard case LiPo battery products, and it is even more difficult to have ultra-low internal resistance at the same time.

Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]

September 21, 2020

Reedy electronic power switch

Reedy’s new electronic power switch is a reliable and versatile alternative for 1:8 racers fed up with failure-prone mechanical switches. The LiPo mode option prevents over-discharging your receiver battery, while on-board LEDs serve as a battery capacity indicator displaying real-time state of charge. The lightweight and compact design mounts with double-sided tape or use the included transponder mounting bracket, depending on your desired configuration.

Source: Reedy [associatedelectrics.com]

September 16, 2020

TPro release line of LiPo batteries

TPro release their all new line of LiPo batteries comprising of competition and sport packs. The selected high performance battery cells consist of patented components of electrolytes, which have excellent performance at low temperatures and higher discharge rates compared to other conventional batteries with a similar density. The competition line comprises of a 7.4V 8000mAh stick, 7.4V 7500mAh stick, 7.4V 4600mAh shorty and a 14.8V 6750mAh stick pack with XT90 connector, while the Sportline features a 7.4v 5000mAh stick pack with t-plug and a 7.4v 4000mAh rounded stick pack with Tamiya plug.

View the other packs here

September 8, 2020

Ultimate 7500mAh Graphene 4S LiPo pack

Ultimate Racing release their new 4S 120C 7500mAh graphene HV LiPo battery stick pack. This 15.2v 4S battery is a standard size equivalent to two 2S stick batteries and weighs approximately 560g. It comes with an XT90 connection to avoid false contacts and a separate balancer cable for use during the charging process.

Source: Modelix [modelixracing.com]

September 4, 2020

Fantom 6800mAh MaxV-Spec LiPo & 4-cell harness

Some new goodies from Fantom who have released their latest 6800mAh MaxV-Spec LiPo batteries. Featuring a proprietary Silicon Graphene technology, which stabilises the cells and increases their cycle life & efficiency, this performance pack is a 7.4V 2 cell 130C and uses 5mm bullet connectors, which are included. Additionally, they have announced a new sweet looking 4-cell 24 inch battery charging extension harness with XT Connector and balance taps.

View the charging harness here

September 3, 2020

Reds Racing 1/8th Z8 Pro ESC Gen2

Reds Racing have introduced the follow up to their 1/8th Z8 Pro ESC, the Z8 Pro Gen2. The new ESC is the result of over a year of testing and development together with Reds Racing team drivers. Improving both the power board and the control board with new components for higher reliability and durability as well as for better cooling. They have also changed the fan polarity to make it compatible with 1/10 ZX esc and with other fans on the market and have designed a new lightweight fan protector to improve fan blades reliability and increase cooling efficiency. Furthermore, they have developed a new 30mm Optional fan with ball bearings and a full aluminium case that has been specifically developed to guarantee up to 28000 RPM and to dissipate heat in hot conditions and to improve durability.

View more photos of the Z8 Pro & optional fan here here

September 3, 2020

Muchmore ROAR spec XR high torque rotors

Muchmore have expanded their range of rotors for their Fleta ZX V2 modified and stock racing motors with the addition of two new versions. These super ultra high torque type meet ROAR specs for for 1/12, Touring and 1/10 2wd & 4wd buggy. The two new versions are MR-FZR19XR 12.5×7.25×25.3mm and MR-FZR21XR 12.5×7.25×24.2mm.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

August 26, 2020

Muchmore 11.1V 4200mAh CTXWP2 tyre warmer battery

Muchmore have announced the release of a new 11.1V 4200mAh LiPo battery pack for the use with their CTXWP tyre warmer. Using the internal battery pack allows to power the tyre warmer’s main unit without the need for a power supply, enabling the mechanic to carry the whole unit into the starting grid of necessary. The battery will be connected using the main unit’s existing power and balancer connectors, ensuring proper functioning of the unit’s low-voltage alarm to protect the battery from becoming damaged.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]