Asian company Scorpion, known for their high-performance aircraft brushless motors and controllers, slowly but steadily step into the car market with the introduction of the 7.4V 6200mAh Platinum series LiPo battery pack. The hardcase battery is built from high-quality 65C cells and it sports standard dimensions of 138.4×46.6×24.9mm making it usable in a wide range of applications.
Source: Scorpion [scorpionsystem.com]
From RB come two new LiPo receiver battery packs for the use with nitro on-road and off-road vehicles. Available in two specifications as straight-type 2100mAh and hump-style 1500mAh variant the packs are light of weight with 86g for the straight and 55g for the hump pack, yet powerful enough for hour long mains. Both come pre-wired with red BEC-type plugs and XH balancer ports.
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After releasing the VX 540-size electric brushless motors Reds Racing now introduce a dedicated series for 1/8th scale racing. The V8 are specifically designed 1/8th off-road motors to provide exceptional power, superior smoothness and control in combination with high efficiency and a low temperature operation. Coming with a highly finned CNC-machined aluminium can for improved heat dissipation the motor is capable of both sensored and sensorless operation and available in two KV options of 1900KV and 2100KV.
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New from Hobbico come the Star Plug T-type high-current connectors. Compatible with the iconic Deans Ultra Plug they sport an updated design that does away with the need to use shrink tube on the exposed terminals as they are covered by a snap-on back cap cover. A tapered shape and grip strips make for fast and easy separation of the male and female part while gold-plated male terminals allow for excellent conductivity and nickel-plated female terminals improve wear resistance and life. The plugs are usable with up to 12AWG wire when using the back covers and with thicker 10AWG wire without covers.
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Arrowmax introduce their updated LiPo safety bag for charging and storing LiPo batteries packs. The bag is made from fire-resistant fabric and minimise the harm to the pit table and surrounding areas in case a LiPo pack goes up in flames during charging or storage. Large velcro straps keep the lid and the two inner lashes closed securely. Measuring 185x75x60mm the bag is printed with the Arrowmax logo and it sports white lining.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
CN Development & Media introduce the Yuki Model Brainergy 45C LiPo saddle battery pack. The 7.4V pack is built using high-quality 6000mAh cells that are housed in white protective cases. Industry standard 4mm tube-type connectors make using the battery in a wide range of applications possible and included are a charging lead with T-type connector as well as a pre-soldered jumper wire.
Source: CN Group [cn-group.de]
Hudy introduce their professional RC pit LED lamp. Battery-operated and incorporating an USB charge port the lamp offers a 5500 to 6000K white light, 3-level dimming, an anti-glare light diffuser to minimise visual fatigue and the aluminium frame with two different-size base plates is of compact dimensions to allow for easy storage and transportation. The lamp incorporates an LC display to show time, date, and ambient temperature and for a limited time you can also have the lamp personalised with your name. More information about the free customisation can be found on Hudy’s Facebook page by clicking here.
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Team Orion introduce the VST2 Pro 550 4.0T brushless short course motor. The motor builds on a robust aluminium case with an improved ventilation system for best possible cooling. The new design also features a convenient dual sensor port system which allows the motor to be installed in the chassis in the best possible way. The empty port can be used to easily program the ESC through the motor. The 2-pole 5100kv motor also offers adjustable timing, heavy-duty solder tabs and it comes with a rotor installation tool to make convenient rebuilding possible.
Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]
