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March 25, 2008

Team Orion 11.1V Graphite Edition 3200

Team Orion have announced the impending release of their Graphite Edition 3200mAh 3 cell 11.1 volt hard cased LiPo pack. Three cells were used to push your vehicle to its limit, and maybe even beyond that, during testing it was too much for most slipper clutches and diffs to handle. Instantly adding 50% more power to your machine while still being able to fit into most vehicles without the need for chassis adjustment your biggest issue is finding a street big enough to handle the blistering speed.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

March 24, 2008

Much More Cell & Pack Equalizer

Much More have released 2 new battery conditioning products starting with this cell equalizer. Suitable for straight and saddle packs, this new individual auto cut discharger provides a maximum discharge rate of 3A and has an auto cut off at 0.9V for each cell. Also released is this Pack Equalizer, an worlds first stick pack individual auto cut discharger. Providing a maximum discharge rate of 3A and auto cut off at 0.9V for each cell, your stick type sport packs can be managed perfectly with this discharger in simalar fashion to a straight pack. Both Equalizers are available in blue, black and purple.

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March 22, 2008

Tower Hobbies Digital Peak Charger

Tower Hobbies AC/DC Digital Peak Charger

The Tower Hobbies AC/DC Digital Peak Charger with LCD features adjustable peak sensitivity from 3mV – 20mV to custom match specific batteries and automatically sets charge parameters based on the operating condition of the battery. The 2” x 8” LCD display is great for easy programming and use, showing battery volts, peak sensitivity, charge time, various current and capacity error indications and more. The unit stores pre-set charge parameters for up to ten batteries in memory and features multiple sound cues and melodies. Boasting solid-state reverse polarity and short circuit protection on input and output, the charger peak charges 1-8 NiCd or NiMH cells with charge current ranges from 0.1 to 5.0 amps (3A maximum with AC input). Adjustable trickle charge rates are from 0, 100mA and 200mA.

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March 21, 2008

Team Orion Marathon LiPo SLPB Rx packs

Seen at the Toy Fair at the beginning of February, Team Orion have released their range of Marathon LiPo SLPB Receiver Packs. Receiver packs are more important then most people realize with many a title being lost by drivers using substandard receiver packs that don’t delivery enough endurance or simply fail when the pressure is on. Wins are something Team Orion takes very seriously and with its World Championship team it needs the world’s best. These new receiver packs are available in 2 configurations, the 1500mAh hump pack shown above and a 1700mAh straight version.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

March 20, 2008

Edit High Capacity Rx Packs

Edit have announced the release of some new receiver packs, including this High Power 3700mAh pack for the HPI Baja 5B. Enjoy longer run times with the nearly one third more milliamp-hours than the standard 3000mAh packs, so you can get out on the track and stay out long after other receiver packs have given up. Also available in Hump pack configuration are 2 more 6.0V packs, a High Power 1500mAh and Super High Power 1900mAh Receiver Pack.

Source: Edit [mirageracing.com]

March 19, 2008

Reedy Spec-19 Quad Mag Motor

Reedy will soon come out with this new 19-turn Spec Motor. Its been designed specifically for all classes of electric spec-class racing, from off and on-road to oval tracks and touring cars. It uses the Krypton’s trend-setting four-magnet can, standard-sized commutator, laydown brushes, distinctive bright orange endbell and more. Available in late April.

Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]

March 14, 2008

Losi 1/10 Xcelorin 6400kV BL Motor

These new 1/10 Xcelorin 6400kV motor from Losi is said to offer features and specifications desired by the electric RC enthusiasts. Features like low-profile solder tabs with a protective cover, precision ball bearings for smooth operation, Sintered Neodymium rotors and best of all no motor maintenance is required. Expect it to hit the market later this month.

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March 13, 2008

Much More Trimming rod

Much More have released this trimming rod, which helps align the brush hood and tune brush damper, or push brush during motor break-in. By pushing the damper down gently with this tool the brushes will move freely without bending. During the motor break-in process you can push the brushes with this rod to sit them quickly, allowing you to be able to the read the correct amp draw for fine tuning the timing. The other side has a tool for standard 5x4mm brush holders and its length is designed to allow the fine tuning of the both brush holders independently.

Source: Much More [muchmore.co.kr]