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January 22, 2008

PPD EZ-LiPo Battery Mounting system

RC Tech user Verndog posted up pictures of this great looking 2 piece LiPo battery mounting system that he has created. Made of polished 303 stainless steel, it is precision CNC machined and it will lock into all 6 chassis slots and even allow you to use the stock battery strap. The weight goes right where it’s best placed, low to chassis and toward outer edge and using this will bring you close to an exact match of your NiMh weight in terms of balance. Currently this is a prototype for the TC5 but expect some other pieces made for other popular touring cars in the future.

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January 22, 2008

Reedy Motor Cooling Fan Assembly

Reedy have released this motor cooling fan assembly to aid the reduction of motor temperatures, which is an easy way to increase speeds and lower lap times. Reduced temperatures result in increased power output, more consistence performance, and longer motor life. This cooling fan assembly features two pre-wired fans that can be strategically positioned so that motors and/or other electronics are treated to a constant stream of cool fresh air. A pre-installed receiver plug fits conveniently into the third channel receiver socket.

Source: Reedy [rc10.com]

January 20, 2008

SMC 4000 & 5000 Hard case Lipos

SMC have announced that they are releasing 2 new hardcase LiPo packs with a true 28C rate. Offering a 4000mAh and a 5000mAh pack, the 4000 pack will be thinner so it will fit in any car where a sub-c pack fits, while the 5000 pack will be thicker and will require some modifications to fit in some of the more popular sedan cars. The packs come with 12 gauge silicone wire and Deans plug to handle high current applications and have been submitted to ROAR for approval.

Source: RC Tech [rctech.net]

January 19, 2008

Losi 4600 NiMH High performance packs

Losi have announced the upcoming release of 2 new NiMH high performance battery packs for powering your RC car. Available in 4600mAh, they both come pre assembled in a side by side stick formation, with one version sporting 6 cells and is your standard 7.2 volts while the second uses 7 cells and packs 8.4 volts. Both packs are shrink wrapped and come supplied with an EC3 connector.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

January 18, 2008

Roche BL Electronic speed controller

Roche Brushless Electronic speed controller

Hong Kong based Roche RC Products, makers of electric motors and other accessories, have released information about their new brushless electronic speed controller. Available only in February, this lightweight ESC is fitted with an aluminium heat sink and pre-mounted cooling fan and is limited for use with motors over 8.5 turns. Fully programmable, it can accept power from NiMH & LiPo cells from 4.8 to 7.2V and is supplied with 14AWG Silicone Wires.

Source: Roche [roche.hk]

January 17, 2008

Checkpoint 5400 LiPo pack & Balancer

Team Checkpoint 5400mAh LiPo pack & Balancer

Team Checkpoint are gearing up for the new season running LiPos with the release of a new competition LiPo pack and balancer. The battery is a 7.4V 5400mAh pack that provides outstanding endurance for uninterrupted running as well as exceptional power output that makes this pack ideal for competition-level racers. The cells are expertly matched for internal resistance, voltage and capacity while an impact resistant case protects against damage. For charging you will need this new Pro Car LiPo balancer that balances individual cell voltages during charge or discharge and automatically checks for poor quality cells. It can be used alone or with a separate charger or discharger to precisely control charging/discharging for maximum battery performance. Designed to handle up to 6 amps, it’s supplied with banana plugs on input leads to make for easy connection.

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January 14, 2008

Much More Ultra Silver X motor brushes

Much More have released their newest precision molded brushes made using a race-tested Ultra Silver X motor brush compound. This is the choice for all 4-5-6 cell applications and both of these models are available as direct replacements for the Farrel 23T and Kali modified motors. For off road 2WD applications, you can expect more than 40 runs without any commutator maintenance with these brushes and after several runs on these brushes the motor actually gains power without diminished efficiency. The shunt wires are made of high quality material to handle the high current produced when racing.

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

January 10, 2008

Reedy 1600 Receiver & Micro packs

Reedy have released these 1600 Series Receiver and Micro battery packs that feature high capacity for extended run times while producing maximum power for the latest high performance motors and servos. High output cells, low resistance welded connections, and quality silicone insulated wires prove reliable in even the most adverse conditions. The receiver packs come in a choice of two 6.0 volt configurations to suit most cars and are equipped with a universal receiver plug while the micro packs are available in two configurations of 7.2V and are supplied with micro connectors for installation in a wide variety of vehicles.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]