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April 28, 2010

Robitronic Speedstar BL ESC programmer

New from Robitronic for their Speedstar BL speedo, is this handy little programmer. Immediately after the programmer is plugged to the ESC, it saves the ESCs current settings to its internal memory. You can then modify the ESCs parameters to your personal preferences and upload them to the Speedstar BL for instant setup. Depending on the model, there is a multitude of parameters to choose from and you can display maximum and current temperature or show the maximum speed calculated in km/h.

Source: Robitronic [robitronic.com]

April 27, 2010

Much More 3800mAh 40C LiFe pack

Much More have introduced their latest LiFe battery, a 40C 6.6V pack. This high quality 3800mAh battery features a hard case for impact protection and with its stick pack configuration is suitable for touring car and off road buggy. Power is connected through 4mm banana connectors, while the balancer uses a 2mm version.

Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]

April 26, 2010

Acorn Racing 5500mAh 36C Carbon LiPo pack

Acorn Racing have released this 5500mAh 36C 7.4V Carbon Edition LiPo pack. All Acorn race type LiPos are housed in a crash proof plastic case and these 5500mAh cells are made in 2S1P configurations which allows proper balancing and charging. The photo shows one of the first batch of prototypes that were made and sent to their distributors, with the final version will be released in 2 to 3 weeks time following ROAR approval.

Source: Acorn Racing [acornracing.com]

April 25, 2010

Speed Passion V3 motors and 2010 IFMAR events

Speed Passion Europe were in touch to issue a statement regarding the use of their latest V3 motors at this year’s IFMAR sanctioned events. Due to an administration oversight these EFRA and ROAR legal motors are not on the IFMAR approved list (PDF) for 2010 and therefore can not be used. The reigning touring car World Champions have stated that their V2 motors are still on the approved list and racers wishing to use these motors can contact Toni Rheinard to arrange the use of them for those events.

View the complete statement here

April 25, 2010

Xcelorin LiPo charging pouch

This small Xcelorin LiPo charging pouch from Losi offers extra protection to you, your equipment and your charging station. The pouch is constructed from a flame-resistant material and can be used while your LiPo is charging and as a safe storage option. The secure hook and loop flap ensures proper closure, and allows for release of pressure in the event of an explosion.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

April 24, 2010

Much More Impact 45C 5200mAh saddle pack

Much More have released this new 45C 5200mAh Impact LiPo saddle pack. This high quality dual 3.2V battery is EFRA legal and features a hard case for impact protection and with its saddle pack configuration is suitable for touring car and off road buggy. It comes supplied with Tamiya connector and JST-XH balancing plug.

Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]

April 22, 2010

LRP LiPo balancer adapter boards

LRP have released three new LiPo balancer adapter boards to be used with their LRP Quadra Pro 2 charger. Specially designed for perfect compatibility with different balancer connector systems and cell numbers the different versions offered work with XH, Polyquest and Flightpower/Thunderpower LiPo batteries.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

April 22, 2010

Much More Impact 5000 saddle & 4000 stick pack

Two new LiPo packs from Much More, starting with this Impact 5000mAh 7.4V 35C saddle pack. This high quality EFRA legal competition LiPo pack sports a carbon pattern hard case and the cables come supplied with Tamiya connector and JST-XH balancing plug. Also new is the Impact 4000mAh 7.4V 30C pack with hard case. The carbon printed case sports rounded edges and can fit directly into the mount of any Sub-C type battery. Suitable for 1/10th touring car and buggy it too comes supplied with Tamiya connector and JST-XH balancing plug.

Click here to see the other pack