February 18, 2014

Fantom 12VDC & 24VDC power supplies

Fantom 12VDC & 24VDC power supplies

Fantom introduce two new heavy-duty power supplies for 100 t0 240VDC input. First up is the smaller 575 watts version that offers up to 47A continuous output current and 12VDC output voltage. The device features two internal power supply units for redundancy and it measures roughly 330x57x76mm and weights around 1500g. The second new power supply offers a whooping 1150 watts output power, 47A output current and 24VDC output, making it ideal especially for all racers who need to fill 4S or 6S LiPo batteries at high charge currents. Like the smaller 575W version it offers redundancy, over-voltage, fault and short circuit protection, an internal cooling fan, rubber feet and 4mm female gold-plated output jacks. Both include heavy-duty US-type power chords and are available now.

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February 13, 2014

Dynamite Prophet Sport Duo charger

Dynamite Prophet Sport Duo charger

Horizon Hobby introduce the Dynamite Prophet Sport Duo AC charger. The device offers two independent 50W outputs for up to 6A charge current and up to 6S LiPo battery packs. The charger is housed in a sturdy, red colour case, features integrated balancers, short circuit, over temperature and low voltage protection plus an additional on/off switch and charge monitoring using three colour LEDs.

Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.de]


February 12, 2014

Atomik Red 550 BL motor & 120A ESC

Atomik Red 550 BL motor & 120A ESC

Atomik introduce the new Red 550 sensored brushless motor and 120A sensored speed controller. Starting with the motor, the power unit is especially designed for the use with 1/10th 4WD short course trucks, it is available as 4.5T and 7.5T variant and compatible with Traxxas’ VXL-3s speed controller, making it a good update for brushless TRX models. As for the controller, the 120A rated unit comes pre-wired with 12AWG wire and EC3 connector, it includes a 200mm sensor wire and works both with sensored and sensorless motors. The motors and controller are available separately or as combo including the 4.5T or 7.5T motor.

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February 10, 2014

Xpert RC electric on/off switch

Xpert RC electric on/off switch

XpertRC now have this electric on/off switch available. Working with 6V and 7.4V input the device eliminates the need to use an unreliable mechanical switch as it offers simple 1-button operation, plus it incorporates an adjustable low-battery warning for LiPo and NiMH receiver battery packs. The case features three mounting lugs that match with the personal transponder mount many radio trays offer and it can additionally mounted using a 2-hole mounting pattern in the case itself.

Source: Xpert RC [xpert-rc.com]


February 7, 2014

Kawada BRX Stock brushless motors

Kawada BRX Stock brushless motors

Kawada have special stock class brushless motors available in the form of the BRX line. The 540-size motors come in several specifications including JMRCA-legal 13.5T, 17.5T and 21.5T as well as “outlaw” 17.5T, 21.5T and 30.5T variants. There also is a 3.5T modified motor available. All motors feature a vented and black anodised aluminium can, gold-colour front and back plates as well as L-shaped solder tabs and they come with specially selected rotor diameters that range between 12.5mm and 13mm.

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February 7, 2014

Reds Racing VX 540 brushless motors

Reds Racing VX 540 brushless motors

Italian engine manufacturer Reds Racing, known for their Mario Rossi tuned high-performance nitro engines, now also enter the electric motor market with the introduction of the VX 540 sensored brushless motors. Build around a CNC-machined 6061-T6 heatsink can with large venting holes the motors feature balanced sintered rotors, high-purity copper windings, heavy-duty solder tabs, high RPM ball bearings and a red anodised timing shield. Beside 4.5T to 8.5T modified motors Reds Racing will also have dedicated 10.5T to 17.5T stock racing motors available.

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February 6, 2014

LRP 2000mAh LiFe receiver battery pack

LRP 2000mAh LiFe receiver battery pack

Available soon from LRP is this 2000mAh 6.6V LiFe receiver battery pack. It is of “hump pack” dimensions and fits all battery boxes designed for 2/3A hump pack battery packs. Due to the use of Lithium-Ferrite cells the pack has a voltage of 6.6V which makes it usable with standard voltage equipment without an additional voltage regulator. The battery come pre-wired with a black universal plug.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]


February 6, 2014

G-Force G6P AC multi-chemistry charger

G-Force G6P AC multi-chemistry charger

Available soon from G-Force is the G6P AC multi-chemistry 80W charger. Offering up to 10A charge current the device is housed in a double deck aluminium case with the lower compartment containing an 18A power supply that not only feeds the charger but it also offers three 12V and one 5V/2.1A USB output to power your mobile device, tyre truer, tyre heater, pit lamp and more. As for the charger, the device is good for the use with up to 6S LiXX and 15 cell NiXX battery packs, it offers a 5A discharge function, integrated balancer and Mini USB dock. The G6P will become available soon.

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