Venomʼs new 60C ROAR Approved Hard Case LiPo batteries feature heavy-duty 12awg leads and the Venom Universal Plug System. Available in 5600mAh and 5000mAh version, these packs have the extra punch needed for the extremes of racing, yet are reasonably priced for the every day driver that wants the best. All packs feature 4.0mm bullet plugs to allow you to plug directly into your ESC for race applications.
With the latest generation of stock speed controls providing extremely high top speeds, which almost lifts them up to modified level, it has left many drivers and organisers feeling that the power has reached too high a level. The brand new LRP SPX Zero aims to offers an easy solution. With the Boost Zero Mode, the power stays in a constant performance limit and the motor runs extremely efficiently and every racer will quickly and without any problems be able to find the optimal speed control setting for each race track. The significant difference in performance between speed controls will now be a thing of the past.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
Acorn Racing have released their new 4900mAh 34C 2S1P 7.4V Carbon Edition Race LiPo. This new generation LiPo is equipped with 34C constant discharge and 48C burst capabilities and is ROAR approved. These cells are specifically developed using state of art LiPo technology for maximum power delivery and low internal resistance. Housed in a translucent black durable hardcase in order to keep the cells from being damaged during use, the sub-C bulges were eliminated from the design so it can go into models with or without slots in the chassis. Power is connected through 4mm banana connectors, while the balancer uses a 2mm version.
Source: Acorn Racing [acornracing.com]
Speed Passion have introduced their new brushless power conversion kit for the HPI Baja 5. Designed and developed over the past 18 months to best cope with the stresses of powering this 1/5th scale car, the final conversion kit is a direct fit in the 5B and 5T. The motor mounting is a light, solid and strong solution for the Baja and is supplied with all the assembly and mounting hardware to replace the Baja’s gas engine with an electric motor. The set also includes a 5mm shaft adapter to fit the pinion gear and the battery case design is suitable for 2 packs of 2S cell LiPos for 14.8V, 2 packs of 3S cell LiPo for 22.2V or 3 packs of 2S cell LiPo for 22.2V.
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Team Orion have released the first purpose designed 1/8 scale battery packs as part of their Carbon Molecular rang, which includes high quality 4S, 5S and 6S packs. Two lines of 1/8 scale batteries are available, the extra-large purple line offers maximum capacity and runtime and is built within the maximum dimensions of ROAR, with capacities of 4300mAh (6S), 5300mAh (5S) and even 6900mAh (4S). The blue line is designed to fit most of the cars without any modifications and comes in 3200mAh (6S), 3800mAh (5S) and 5100mAh (4S) versions. All the packs come pre wired and are fitted with Deans high power connectors and a JST-XH Balancing connector.
Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]
Team Orion have released their successful Rocket stick packs with the latest LiFe chemistry. With a voltage of 6.6V these batteries are unbeatable in lifespan, robustness and security. Available with Tamiya, Deans and TRX connectors, they feature a 40C discharge rate and up to 10C fast charge capabilities. The LiFe Rocket Packs are equipped with high quality silicon cables and a state of the art blue carbon look hard case and are available in 2000, 2500, 2900 and 3100mAh.
Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]
Team Orion have released their successful Rocket stick packs with the latest LiFe chemistry. With a voltage of 6.6V these batteries are unbeatable in lifespan, robustness and security. Available with Tamiya, Deans and TRX connectors, they feature a 40C discharge rate and up to 10C fast charge capabilities. The LiFe Rocket Packs are equipped with high quality silicon cables and a state of the art blue carbon look hard case and are available in 2000, 2500, 2900 and 3100mAh.
Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]
Reedy’s all-new high-capacity 2500mAh 7.4V LiPo battery lets you enjoy the LiPo advantage in your Airtronics/Sanwa M11X radio. Fitting neatly into the transmitter’s battery holder for simple plug-and-play installation, because it is lighter
than the standard NiMH battery, the radio is less tiresome to hold during long main events or practice sessions.
Source: Reedy [reedypower.com]
