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March 23, 2009

Much More LiPo Saddle packs & IB5000 cells

Much More have announced some new additions to the battery range with the introduction of 2 new LiPo saddle packs and new IB5000 NiMH cells. The new LiPo saddle packs come in a whopping 6200mAh and 4400mAh, both with a 30C rating, providing enough horsepower for the most demanding levels of competition. Featuring a cool carbon look case, both packs are supplied with Tamiya connector with XH2.5 balancing plug. The new IB5000 NiMH have superior capacity compared to other cells, providing longer run time, with each cell carefully zapped with a CTX zapper for maximum voltage. Available in sets of 1, 4, 5, 6 and 24.

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March 20, 2009

Team Checkpoint 25A Racing Power supply

Team Checkpoint have released their 25A 12V Racing Power Supply, that uses state-of-the-art switching technology to produce the clean DC power that’s essential for such sensitive equipment as peak detection chargers. That same technology enables Team Checkpoint to keep the Racing Power Supply’s size and weight to the minimum, reducing the load in pit boxes and clutter in the work area. The high amperage output is plenty for virtually any application that racers and other electric modelers might require.

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March 19, 2009

Team Orion Battery Safe

Team Orion have released the Battery Safe, a charging bag for placing LiPos and other types of cells into, to increase safety during the charge and discharge process, by greatly decreasing the risk of fire damage and injury. Available in two different sizes, medium and large, the Battery Safe comes in black and sports a large Team Orion logo on the face and ensures maximum protection.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

March 19, 2009

Much More 4600HPC Version 2 NiMH cells

Much More have released their new version 2 4600HPC NiMH batteries that are a higher power concept and have superior power, delivery and performance compared to the previous 4600HPC model. Available in sets of 1, 4, 5 & 6, each cell is carefully zapped on a CTX zapper fro maximum voltage and have an extremely low internal resistance.

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

March 18, 2009

LRP VTEC 4600 Big Mama ‘Worlds Spec’ cell

LRP introduces the HV2 VTEC SC-4600UP BigMama ‘Worlds Spec’ cell, as used by Ronald Volker to claim the runner up spot at the 2008 TC World Championships. Unbelievable performance, maximum voltage, and extremely low internal resistance, this top-of-the-line competition battery was already a high end product which was now again enhanced. Thanks to the exclusive HV2 treatment the ‘Worlds Spec’ – version delivers highest power over the complete runtime and never seen before top speeds and acceleration values.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

March 17, 2009

Racers Edge 35C 4000mAh Race Edition LiPo

New from Racers Edge, is their 35C Race Edition 4000mAh LiPo battery, which features industry standard bullet ports, battery case ‘bumps’ and comes with a Deans connector wire set complete with align style balance plug. It features 35C for high output racing conditions and cycling these packs on a CE Turbo 35 shows the average internal resistance between 6.8A – 7.4A, with an average voltage between 7.31 – 7.4 volts at 35 amp discharge cycles, while run time at 35 amp discharge is between 410-430 seconds.

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March 17, 2009

LRP XTEC X12 Sintered rotors

LRP have released 3 new sintered rotors for the XTEC X12 brushless modified motor and feature magnets graded on a new and strengthened shaft for optimized motor performance. The 12.0mm rotor is optimized for maximum top speed with a linear throttle feel and is the preferred choice of the LRP team on big tracks with long straights. The 12.5mm is optimized for efficiency and mid-range torque and this rotor is the perfect starting point for every setup on every track and has already been successful by winning the 2008 1/12th IFMAR World Championship and 2009 1/12th European Championship. Finally the 13.0mm rotor is optimized for maximum torque and power and recommended for short tracks with many acceleration parts or on tracks that are tough on run time.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

March 17, 2009

Much More 777mAh HPC+ AAA batteries

Much More have released these new 777mAh HPC+ AAA NiMh batteries. Having superior power, delivery and performance compared to their previous 900HPC model, they work great with your Kyosho Min-Z, transmitter, bundled receiver pack, micro car and even your portable entertainment. NiMH technology virtually eliminates cell memory effect and provides long life for any application requiring AAA batteries.

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