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February 21, 2015

Muchmore warming LiPo safety bag

New from Muchmore comes a LiPo safety bag with built-in heating system to maintain a certain battery temperature while charging in cold ambient temperatures. Keeping the inside at a constant 30 degree Celsius the bag helps to raise the battery’s performance which can be helpful especially when racing stock classes. The heating system works in a voltage range of 7.4V to 13.8V and it is housed in a proper, fire-resistant safety bag. While a safety bag for charging and discharging duties is mandatory at many tracks you may need to check if the track’s or race series’ rules allow the battery heating devices.

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February 17, 2015

Ultimate Electro LiPo battery packs

Modelix Racing introduces the Ultimate Electro range of LiPo battery packs. Available in several configurations including a 2S 6500mAh 60C standard size battery, a 6000mAh 60C saddle and a 4600mAh 60C shorty pack there are also a lightweight 4200mAh 45C battery and two 14.8V 5200mAh/60C and 3300mAh/25C packs available. The range is rounded out by two 11.1V batteries made from 2200mAh 60C or 35C cells. The 2S and 4S packs feature protective hardcases while the 3S batteries are made using shrink-wrapped semi-hardcases.

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February 16, 2015

Intellect 2015 Spec LiPo battery packs

UK Intellect distributors Schumacher introduces the 2015 Spec LiPo battery packs for competition and club racing use. Starting with the competition packs, new is the Super High Voltage SHV range that is meant to offer improved performance and safety and the batteries are available as standard-size 2S 6000mAh and 7800mAh variant, as 6000mAh saddle pack, 5000mAh shorty, 5600mAh square and 7000mAh 1S 1/12th scale pack. All are made using 100C cells. Also new is a 3500mAh 100C low-profile shorty and a 6000mAh 100C 14.8V Monster pack for 1/8th buggies and trucks. Made for club level racing are two economically priced 40C batteries, a 5400mAh standard size pack and a 4000mAh 40C shorty.

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February 13, 2015

Team Orion Vortex R8.1 Pro brushless speed controller

Team Orion’s Vortex R8.1 Pro brushless speed controller is a purpose-built 1/8th scale ESC for heavy duty competition use. Based on the World Championship winning R10 Pro the R8.1 offers an aluminium heatsink case, dual sensor ports and an advanced and highly programmable software to fine-tune the throttle and brake settings to your liking. The 4S-compatible controller also sports an adjustable 6V to 7.2V BEC system to allow the direct use with high-voltage compatible servos and a specially designed fan guard helps to protect the highly stressed fan unit.

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February 11, 2015

Speed Passion V4.0 Stock brushless motors

New from Speed Passion come the V4.0 Stock electric brushless motors. Designed to meet EFRA, BRCA and ROAR specifications the motors build on the V4.0 Modified series in terms of can design but they offer improved cooling vents for better heat dissipation and lowered running temperatures. Taken over from Modified motors is also the new end bell design that incorporates a plug-in system using bullet-type connectors over the standard solder tab design used by other companies. The motors come in a range of windings including 10.5T, 13.5T, 17.5T, 21.5T and 25.5T variants.

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February 10, 2015

JConcepts Winter INS – Ron Schuur/Hobbywing

Roaming through the pits at the recent opening round of the JConcepts Indoor National Series we had a chance to sit down and talk to Ron Schuur, team manager of Hobbywing. It was interesting to discuss the testing and tuning Ron had come up with for his team drivers here this weekend at the JConcepts Winter Indoor Nationals. Not only are the team drivers being taken care of but Ron has turned some heads with customer support helping drivers tune their vehicles trackside.

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February 7, 2015

Marka Racing 6000mAh 100C 2S LiPo battery pack

Italian company Marka introduces a new 6000mAh 100C standard-size LiPo battery pack. Weighing in at 285g the hardcase battery pack is built from high-performance cells, making it ideal for Modified and Stock class racing alike and utilises standard 4mm connector tubes and a 2mm balancer port.

Source: Marka Racing [markaracing.com]

February 5, 2015

Novak Activ8 V2 ESC & HD8 brushless motor

Novak introduce the new Activ8 V2 brushless speed controller and the HD8 sensored brushless motor for 1/8th scale electric buggy and truggy racing. Starting with the controller, it is of a pure sensor-based design to offer the maximum in drivability and power output. The case features internal shock protection using silicone cushioning to keep the internals from becoming damaged during hard landings, and a gasket seal keeps the elements away even on very dusty tracks. A full-coverage heatsink with direct contact to the Mosfets ensures maximum heat transfer and reliability which is further supported by a large fan unit with fan guard. To feed even the most power-hungry digital brushless servos the controller sports a high-current BEC system with programmable 6.0V to 7.2V output and up to 7A peak current. Software features like Novak’s own X-Drive for a smooth throttle feeling and NovaBrakes for a connected and controlled brake feeling round out the package. All software features are user customisable using the on-board programming feature or Novak’s new Pit Wizard Plus programming box.

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