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July 1, 2020

Reds Racing V8 Gen3 2350kV & 2800kV brushless motor

Coming from Reds Racing are two kV variants of their V8 Gen3 electric brushless motor. Adding to the 1900kV and 2100kV variants are the new 2350kV motor for truggies and pan cars and a 2800kV motor for 1/8th on-road cars. The Gen3 motor was specifically designed to provide exceptional power, superior smoothness and control in combination with high efficiency and low temperature operation. Coming with a highly finned CNC-machined aluminium can, the Gen3 V8 motor promises a very low temperature build-up in every condition ensuring exceptional reliability. The motors are capable of both sensored and sensorless operation.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

June 25, 2020

Trinity D8.5 RPM optional rotor

Coming from Trinity and made for their D8.5 series of 1/8th scale electric brushless motors is the RPM optional rotor. The rotor provides a smoother powerband which is a great alternative for low bite surfaces as it allows the driver to put down more usable power. The rotor fits all D8.5 kV variants and it is available from now on.

Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]

June 24, 2020

SkyRC T100 dual channel balance charger

SkyRC’s T100 is a twin-channel charger with two independent circuits that can charge batteries of varying chemistries simultaneously. Its sleek design allows easy front-loading plug-in convenience of the balancing and XT60 ports but it is not only compact in size but also powerful in output with a maximum of 100W of charging power and 5A charging current. With the new AGM and cold charge modes, the user is free to charge their PB and AGM batteries on cold days also. Other features include a blue back-lit display, and four-button menu operation.

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June 23, 2020

Muchmore LED pit light stand Pro power supply adapter

Muchmore have introduced a new power supply adapter for their popular Pro and Pro2 pit light stands. The adapter allows to power the pit lamp using mains power, making storage and transportation more convenient as a regular charger-type power supply is not needed any more. The device uses 100VAC to 240VAC input and it supplies a 12V/1.5A output. It comes with an US plug as standard and for EU countries it includes a EU plug different from the image above.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

June 23, 2020

Sunpadow 4S 6700mAh & 6300mAh LiPo battery packs

Sunpadow have announced the release of their new 6700mAh and 6300mAh 4S LiPo battery packs. Both batteries use an integrated hardcase design with a built-in balance port, which makes the charging process more convenient and reliable. Moreover, the new design further reduced the overall internal resistance of the batteries, making them ideal for power-hungry 1/8th scale classes. The batteries also have a smoother discharge curve, to give better consistency between the first and second half of the race.

Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]

June 23, 2020

Reedy 1416-C2L Dual AC/DC competition balance charger

Associated Electrics have introduced the new Reedy 1416-C2L Dual AC/DC competition balance charger. The device features a high-performance microprocessor, specialised operating software, and many advanced features make it the perfect charging solution for new hobbyists, casual enthusiasts, or hardcore racers. Simultaneous charging of two batteries at up to 14A is possible thanks to a powerful integrated power supply. Storage of up to 10 different charge profiles per channel allows for easy access to your most commonly used settings. End Voltage Control gives racers an added option to regulate power output and calibrate voltage, while 1S Balance Mode results in accurate voltage readings when charging 1S batteries. Safety has not been overlooked with the 1416-C2L thanks to its lithium-specific charging scheme that requires balance charging in modes appropriate for lithium batteries. Nitro racers haven’t been overlooked thanks to a specific mode designed for single-cell NiMH igniter batteries. In addition to its long list of powerful features, the 1416-C2L features an attractive exterior with a compact footprint and front-facing outputs to maximise pit space.

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June 19, 2020

GForce Burst Sonic 540-class brushless motor

GForce have introduced their new Burst Sonic 540-class electric brushless modified and stock motors. They build around a minimalistic machined aluminium can with an exposed and specially coated stator for improved cooling in high ambient temperatures while the internal design makes for greatly increased overall torque which is further helped by the use of 13mm rotors. The motor also features adjustable timing, dual sensor ports for easier and tidier wire routing, heavy-duty gold-plated solder tabs as well as laser-engraved graphics. The modified range includes 5.5T to 8.5T variants while the stock motors come as 10.5T to 21.5T variants all of which utilise 7.2mm inner diameter rotors for sharper response to throttle input.

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June 16, 2020

Tekin G4 Spec-R stock racing brushless motor

Coming from Tekin is the new G4 Spec-R brushless motor specially designed for competitive stock racing. Available in 10.5T, 13.5T, 17.5T, 21.5T and 25.5T, the motor utilises new and improved rotors, 60 degrees of adjustable timing, an over-sized front bearing and high-power solder tabs all combine in this ULR Technology Spec-R motor lineup. They can be upgraded with Tekin’s optional ceramic bearings to maximise the power output and efficiency. The new stator is precision stamped and pressed, increasing efficiency and reducing resistance. The motors are hand-wound with high purity copper wire and machined from 6061-T6 aluminium. They are also completely tunable with optional rotors.

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