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November 8, 2019

Absima HC series LiHV battery packs

Absima have announced the soon release of their all-new graphene technology HC competition LiHV battery packs. The batteries utilise high-quality 120C 4.35V high-voltage cells for a low internal resistance and highest possible performance and they are available as 8000/8300mAh (25.1mm tall) and 5500/5800mAh (20mm) standard as well as 5900/6100mAh (25.1mm) and 4200/4400mAh (22.2mm) shorty variants. The batteries can be charged to a standard 8.4V or high-voltage 8.7V, hence the different capacity readings, and all use 5mm bullet-type connectors and they come including standard balances harnesses.

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November 6, 2019

Klinik RC wireless transmitter charging system

Klinik RC have introduced their are wireless transmitter charging system for Futaba, KO Propo and Sanwa transmitters. Designed to work with the most common transmitters on the market, Klinik RC have started with a blank slate and spent several months developing the correct charging pad, receiver coil and micro chip processors for safe, reliable and true balance charging. The designers engineered the charging coil to the smallest sizes possible. Measuring less than 1mm thick over most of the surface ensures it will fit very easily inside any battery compartment. The radio can easily stay topped off during any race day simply by placing on the pad between heats. Installation takes only a few minutes on average with no tools required. All that is needed is an available USB charge port, featured on most chargers and power supplies today, and a balance plug when using a 2S LiPo system. The charging system will work with all common transmitter batteries on the market regardless of capacity, all that is required is a battery with a standard JST-XH balance plug.

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November 3, 2019

MonacoRC Professional electric screwdriver

Coming from MonacoRC is their new Professional electric screwdriver for the use with standard 1/4” power tool tips. Offering a compact size the electric rotary tool fits most tool boxes while not taking much space in the pit area. A non-slip rubber-clad handle and an LED light make for effortless wrenching while the 1/4” quick release collet will accept any 1/4” tool tip. The tool, that is available in black or red colour, also features a built-in USB rechargeable Li-Ion battery that will deliver up to 40 minutes of constant operation, allowing for hours of building, setup and maintenance time.

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November 1, 2019

Spektrum Smart LiPo hardcase battery packs

Coming from Spektrum’s Smart series are two new 100C LiPo hardcase battery packs. New to the range are a 7.6V 6300mAh LiHV shorty battery pack as well as a 14.8V 5000mAh 1/8th scale battery. When a Spektrum Smart LiPo battery is connected to a Spektrum Smart charger, unique parameters and health of that Smart LiPo battery upload from the Smart memory microchip integrated into the battery. Through the charger, drivers can view and set preferences, such as charge rates, so that all they have to do to charge the pack every time is press the charger “Start” button. The Smart technology takes care of the rest. The packs come in protective hardcases that utilise 5mm bullet-type connectors.

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October 30, 2019

Speedzone Evolution LiPo battery packs

Speedzone have announced their new Evolution brand, designed for and dedicated to competitive racing. Made to broaden Speedzone’s exposure in the competitive RC car racing scene, the first product offerings for the brand are 1S, 2S standard and shorty 130C LiPo packs. The 6000mAh 7.4V LCG pack measures 139x47x22.5mm and weighs 294g. The 5200mAh 7.4V shorty pack measures 96x47x25mm and weighs 228g, and the 8100mAh 3.7V pack measures 93x47x18.5mm and weighs in at 160g. All packs were designed to produce high voltage with low internal resistance and utilize 5mm bullet connectors.

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October 29, 2019

CS-Electronic Space X3 Competition Duo charger

Coming from CS-Electronic is their new Space X3 Competition dual output AC/DC multi-chemistry charger with wireless charging ability. The compact device features a powerful 600W power supply for up to 16A of charge current and 300W of charging power per channel. Integrated and calibrated 2S to 6S XH balancers ensure swift and secure balance charging of LiXX batteries and using CS-Electronic’s optional regenerative 200W discharger the device is capable of discharge currents of up to 15A. Other features include integrated servo and motor testers, a 5V/2.1A USB port and the ability to power wireless charging capable smartphones etc. by simply placing them on top of the charger.

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October 24, 2019

Sunpadow Phantom II Black Label LiPo packs

Sunpadow have announced the release of their new Phantom II Black Label competition LiPo battery range. Listening to the feedback of their factory drivers, the packs utilise a new technology and production process, making for improved performance while being more cost efficient for the customer at the same time. The range includes standard and shorty options with the standard size range coming as 8800mAh (25.1mm/308g), 6600mAh (23.1mm/312g), 6300mAh (23.1mm/288g), 6000mAh (23.1mm/295g), and 5600mAh (23.1mm/277g) variants. The shorty batteries are available as 2S 5100mAh (25.1mm/215g), 4500mAh (25.1mm/214g) and 4000mAh (18.5mm/157g) options and also as 8000mAh (18.5mm/155g) 1S 1/12th scale battery. All feature black hardcases with black labels and they come in zipped storage containers.

Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]

October 23, 2019

Trion TricoRoll V2 JMRCA 13.5T & 17.5T motors

Trion have introduced their new TricoRoll V2 JMRCA 13.5T and 17.5T brushless stock motors that come standard with 14mm titanium rotors. The two electric brushless motors offer very high torque values, making them ideal for racing on high-grip carpet and dirt tracks as well as in non-boost touring classes. Highly machined aluminium cans ensure low operation temperatures while adding to the overall looks.

Source: Trion [team-trion.jp]