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August 26, 2020

1up Racing LowPro bullet plug grips

1up Racing have introduced their new LowPro bullet plug grips, a neat and tidy way to stop blowing up speed controls by short-cutting them. The machined aluminum grips slide right on to 1up Racing’s 4mm and 5mm LowPro bullet plugs to clearly identify the positive and negative power wires. The precision CNC machined aluminium grips are finished with dark black anodising and easy-to-read laser etching. The silver outer ring provides excellent grip and cool looks. The grips are secured using a drop of CA glue and they are also available as a black and red set.

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August 13, 2020

Dash AI Max program box

Following on from the release of the Dash RC AI Max 1/8th scale brushless speed controller, comes the release of the AI Max program box. A pretty standard affair, its friendly interface makes programming quick and easy making it a must-have for all Dash AI MAX ESC users.

Source: Dash RC [dash-rc.com]

August 11, 2020

Dash RC AI Max 1/8th scale brushless speed controller

Coming from Dash RC is their first ever 1/8th scale brushless speed controller, the AI Max. Built using high-quality components, the AI Max was developed with power-hungry users in mind with the speedo featuring a wide range of parameters that can be adapted to perfectly fit the driver’s needs while offering smooth and linear throttle and brake response. The 220A-rated controller weighs in at only 140g, it features dynamic timing technology and smart programming algorithms that allow for maximum power output while maintaining efficiency and exceptional drivability. The sensored speed controller is available from now on.

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August 11, 2020

Muchmore Impact FD4 1S 8000mAh LiPo battery pack

Made especially for 1S 1/12th scale racing is Muchmore’s new Impact FD4 series 3.7V 8000mAh hardcase LiPo battery pack. Measuring 92.5×46.7×18.5mm the battery weighs in at 154.5g and it is built high-quality 130C silicon graphene cells for a very low internal resistance and exceptional power supply. With a capacity of 8000mAh it offers lots of runtime for modified and a balanced discharge curve for stock racing classes.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

August 10, 2020

Radtec 20mm micro cooling fan

Radtec have introduced their new 20mm micro cooling fan intended especially for the cooling of 1/12th scale pan car speed controllers. Using the fan will lower the speedo’s temperature by about 20 percent with the fan adding only 5.2g of weight. Dual ball bearings ensure exceptional durability and the fan come pre-wired with all-black wires and a universal receiver connector.

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August 7, 2020

Reds Racing VX3 Factory Selected brushless motors

Reds Racing have launched their new 1/10 VX3 Factory Selected electric brushless motors. They are hand-built, selected and the top five percent of tested motors of every batch with the hall sensor variance being within one degree or better. Each motor is hand-assembled, shimmed and tested by Reds Racing’s tech department. Timing, kV rating and Amp draw are tested on the dyno for maximum performance and the Factory Selected motors come with new titanium screws to increase performance. Furthermore each motor comes with a quality control certificate showing each motor’s main specifications such as KV, current, timing and shimming. Available are 4.5T to 8.5T Modified as well as 10.5T to 25.5T Stock motors.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

August 6, 2020

Ruddog RC215 500W dual channel LiPo DC charger

The Ruddog RC215 500W Dual Channel LiPo Battery DC Charger is a compact and powerful device that allows to charge up to two battery packs simultaneously with up to 15A of charge current. When used in the combined ASYNC mode, a maximum of 25A of charge current is possible. The DC charger can be used with 1S to 6S LiHV/LiPo, 1 to 16 cell NiMH or 1S to 10S batteries and it works with 7VDC to 28VDC input. A powerful discharge function allows for up to 3A of discharge current or 15A when used in the Recycle mode. A 320×240 pixel 2.4 inch LC display allows to monitor the charger’s and batteries’ vital signs with the compact 98x69x35mm dimensions making it easy to store and transport the charger for weekly racing or travelling abroad.

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August 6, 2020

Muchmore Impact FD4 5750mAh 7.6V LiHV shorty battery

Coming from Muchmore is their new Impact Silicon Graphene FD4 series 5750mAh 7.6V shorty LiHV battery pack. The power source is build from highest quality 140C cells for maximum power output in demanding classes such as touring cars and buggies with the high capacity making for exceptional run times for modified classes and a flat discharge curve for stock motor racing. The hardcase battery measures 96.5x47x25mm, it weighs in at 221g and utilises 5mm bullet-type connectors.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]