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July 9, 2009

ProTek R/C 2300mAh LiPo RX packs

New for the ProTek R/C brand are these 2 Lithium Polymer 2-cell receiver battery pack with 2300mAh of capacity and a true 8C constant discharge rate. These super light weight Li-Poly battery is designed to power the electronics of 1/10th & 1/8th scale gas powered race cars and are available in both square and stick pack configurations. These packs are built with a lexan plastic shell around the outside of the battery, and then covered in blue heat shrink. The lexan shell is designed to protect the battery cells while in the vehicle, for longer life.

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July 8, 2009

Team Epic Dyno Tested BL Motors

Team Epic have announced that they are the first brushless motor manufacturer to offer a dyno tested brushless motor. All Duo 2 motors are tested with the maximum timing setting which insures that the specs are comparable from motor to motor. Doing the testing this way takes any adjustable timing differences out of the equation. The results for each motor are right on the box, including rpm, watts, efficiency & torque. Team Epic are also releasing 12.3mm replacement rotors that are suitable for the Duo and Duo 2 range of BL rotors.

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July 7, 2009

Team Epic Dual 1600 packs for mini Slash

Team Epic have released this pair of two hi-end Intellect 1600mAh NiMH battery packs for the Traxxas mini Slash and mini Revo. Higher capacity than stock packs for longer run times the 2 packs allow more run time as you can charge one while running the other or run both at the same time with the optional Traxxas dual pack adapter for 14.4 volts of super power. The packs come pre wired with Traxxas connectors so they are true plug and play.

Source: Team Epic [teamepiconline.com]

July 5, 2009

LRP BEC, Engine Monoblock & Starter box

Three releases that we skipped over earlier in the week from LRP are a new heavy duty BEC, one-piece aluminium engine mount and new competition starter box. The BEC is a new extremely strong voltage regulator for use with LiPo receiver batteries in nitro models and works perfectly with heavy cars and powerful servos, such as those found in 1/5th – 1/8th scale models. The new one-piece blue anodized aluminium motor mount for the S8-BX and S8-TX stiffens up the chassis around the engine and of course enables a quick engine removal and remounting. Finally, similar to the one released by Nosram on Friday, LRP have also released their new Spec.2 compact and lightweight starter box that has a new higher positioned starter wheel for more precise car positioning and faster starts.

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July 2, 2009

LRP Hyper & Power stick packs

Also new from LRP is their updated line of budget battery packs. These new products represent the next generation of powerful NiMh stick packs featuring higher capacity, outstanding power delivery, lower internal resistance and a completely new design. All battery packs are supplied pre-assembled and ready-to-use, including connectors, and are made using only single-cell shrink wrapped cells by LRP. Each cell has passed quality control and durability tests before its used.

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July 2, 2009

LRP NEXXT 4X Sensorless System

Shown for the first time back in the beginning of 2008, LRP have finally released the NEXXT 4X Sensorless System. This super lightweight sensorless brushless and brushed speedo uses revolutionary software to provides sensored drivability even without hall sensors. Providing 8 power profiles for finest adjustments to all classes and motors this waterproof speedo sets new benchmarks in drivability and reliability. This ultra small speed controller can either be used in 1/18 scale cars without motor limit or even in 1/10 scale cars down to 7,5T.

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July 1, 2009

Speedzone Prototype 1 cell LiPo pack

Speedzone have sent us this prototype image of their upcoming 1 cell LiPo pack, ideal for 1/12 scale and WGT. Specs will be 3.7v, 5000mAh rated at 40C and taking a new approach, this pack will feature in-built bullet connectors, what they claim is a first for a 1/12th scale LiPo pack. General availability is set for late July.

Source: Speedzone [speedzoneusa.com]

June 27, 2009

Etronix DC Power Pal charger

Etronix have added a new DC only Power Pal to their line up, which saw the brand’s first charger, an AC/DC version, launched back in April. Small and compact this 12V DC version features a microprocessor controlled high performance charger, discharger, cycler for NiCd/NiMH/Lithium/Pb batteries along with an integrated cell voltage balancer. Other features include a temperature sensor option and an integrated Lithium battery balancer.

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