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December 24, 2008

Tekin RX8 1/8th scale brushless ESC

Tekin have announced the release of this new 1/8th scale brushless ESC called the RX8. Based off of the proven RS series Speed Control the RX8 takes large scale current demands in stride. An industry front runner not only in power handling ability but also size and features with Drag Brake, Neutral width, Throttle Profiles, Voltage Cut Offs for LiPos and much more. The RX8 sits at only 1.5″ x 2.22″ x 1.46″, a small foot print making it easy to install on any chassis.

Source: Tekin [teamtekin.com]

December 22, 2008

Duratrax DTX 1600mAh battery packs

Duratrax have released a number of 1600mAh packs, for both 1/18th scale cars as well as receiver packs. For powering your micro vehicle there are these 2/3A high-discharge cells in both a stick pack with mini male connector and flat packs with female connector. For receiver packs to deliver the power requied by high-torque servos these high-discharge cells are available in hump and flat configurations, both with universal connectors.

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December 22, 2008

Cube Standard spec Stick Pack series

Cube Racing have released their new 4600 S.E. Standard spec stick pack series. These packs offer great performance with long run time at a reasonable price. Available in 3 different versions, 7.2V, 8.4V and 9.6V.

Source: Cube Racing [cuberacing.net]

December 21, 2008

Alien Power Ultimate BL motors

Alien Power have expanded their product range with the release of a new motor range and connection plugs. The Ultimate brushless motor series are sensorless sport / stock motors with a black cooling case which come in 9T, 10T, 12T and 13T. Also new are a set of male and female 6mm diameter high voltage plugs.

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December 19, 2008

Matrix Evolution Spec Racing ESC

Nosram have developed a new speed control, designed specifically for stock racing. The Matrix Evolution Spec Racing features new hardware and new special software with 4 “Spec Racing” stock profiles to extract maximum performance out of your spec racing motor. Compared to ordinary brushless modified speed controls, this ESC gives significantly higher RPM and torque from any brushless stock motor, regardless of the winding. In addition to this it also features 4 power profiles perfectly suited to modified racing. This allows you to run at the highest competition level in whatever class you want, whether you will want to run in stock or modified racing, or with NiMH, NiCd or LiPo.

Source: Nosram [nosram.com]

December 19, 2008

Venom LiPo Safety Charging sacks

Venom have released this LiPo Safety Charging Sack, which is designed to minimize potential hazards when charging a LiPo battery pack. Made of flame resistant material, the sack will help protect you and surrounding areas from possible fire damage. Use the safety sack while charging, storing or transporting your LiPO battery packs.

Source: Venom [venom-group.com]

December 17, 2008

CS Electronic 3000mAh AA batteries

CS Electronic have released a line of 3000mAh AA batteries, which use the latest in NiMh cell technology. Promising long run times, these rechargeable 1.2v cells are ideal for use in high power usage applications, up to 9A.

Source: CS Electronic [cs-shop.de]

December 17, 2008

Alienpower Electric Motor heatsinks

New from Alienpower is this line of electric motor heatsinks. Available in 3 different anodised colours, red, black & blue, they are made from lightweight aluminium and simply attach to the motor. The side of the heatsink also features a threaded hole to easily mount a fan for additional cooling.

Source: Alien Power [alienpower.net]