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July 20, 2007

Trion Cooling fan & heatsink V2

We wrote about Japanese brand Trion having released this cooling fan and heatsink combination a while ago, well now it comes available in 3 different colours – blue, red, purple and of course the original silver colour. The product itself still does the same thing – an aluminium heatsink for around your 540 type motor and a fan to take away the hot air. This particular version has a motor that rotates at 10,000rpm with the fan able to be mounted in 3 different positions on the heatsink.

Source: Trion [team-trion.com]

July 19, 2007

Team Checkpoint Deluxe Alu Case

Team Checkpoint case

Team Checkpoint have announced the release of 2 new versions of this alumminium carry case, one for holding your batteries and one type for your motors. These great looking cases feature a durable aluminum exterior with rounded corners and securely locking latches, while inside is high-density foam that cushions and protects contents from damage. The battery case has cutouts for holding up to 12 packs while the motor case is designed to hold 8 motors and 4 armature tubes and includes two compact 6-compartment boxes for holding small parts such as motor springs, brushes, shims and hardware.

Source: Team Checkpoint [teamcheckpoint.com]

July 19, 2007

Duratrax Power Shot motor cleaner

Duratrax Power Shot

Duratrax have released the latest version of their Power Shot motor cleaner that now comes in a new formula that’s compliant with new VOC regulations, making it more environmentally friendly. Power Shot removes dirt and grime quickly and easily from all types of electric motors.

Source: Duratrax [duratrax.com]

July 19, 2007

Venom Group battery pack accessories

Venom have released a number of new products today, including this battery assembly jig that features an innovative spring-loaded adjustable battery bar holder with an integrated foam pad to assist in keeping the cells securely in place for easy and accurate soldering every time. Also new are some great looking power plugs which are a unique male/female bullet plug, with silver plated connectors and easy solder tabs, that is easy to use and eliminates the possibility of a reverse polarity connection. Venom have also released some new battery bars which are made from oxygen free copper and then silver plated to ensure the best conductivity with minimal power loss. The “V” tab design provides more surface area contact for a stronger, more efficient battery connection. And finally are some silver plated bullet tabs that are designed with a unique bullet tab plug, to make quick solder-less battery changes and soldering to a battery cell easier and stronger.

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July 14, 2007

Team Orion Rocket Packs

Team Orion have introduced it’s new line of Rocket Packs which have been tested to handle over 150 amps, providing previous unheard of performance from a stick pack. Available in 2700, 3300 and 4500MAh sizes in a 6 cell 7.2V stick pack configuration, with both Tamiya and TRX style connectors, these packs deliver the best plug and play performance for any vehicle from your RTR Stampede to high end touring cars like the Kyosho Stallion.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

July 13, 2007

Team Luna 23T motor Yokomo spec

Team Luna Glory 23T motor by Yokomo

A few weeks ago we showed you the Glory Kaiser 23T Super Stock motor from Team Luna, one of many new 23T motors to hit the market recently, and today comes the release of a similiar motor from Team Luna, but using Yokomo parts, including the special Yokomo endbell. This motor gives good overal power and features a balanced rotor, the brushes are held more accurately in place thanks to the new end bell, and along with some other small changes this JMRCA approved motor is 20% more efficient than the original version. Also new from Team Luna is the release of a new brush setter, with cutter, for this motor as well as a new black twin Schottky diode with cooling fins, a new colour addition to those released previously from Team Luna.

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July 12, 2007

SJ Perfect Balancer

Japanese company Powers International have started selling this, what is effectively a voltage regulator, by SJ called the Perfect Balancer. Used for charging you Lipo cells (2-5 cells), it is connected between your normal charger and the battery and it equalizes the power going to the cells to ensure correct and complete charging. When not connected to your charger it can be used as a discharger, providing balanced and safe discharging between cells.

Source: Powers International [powers-international.com]

July 11, 2007

Tekin B1 Series 1/18th scale Speedos

Tekin have announced that they will start shipping their new B1 Series speed controllers tomorrow, the 12th of July. Tekin’s B1 and B1-R bring exceptional brushed technology to 1/18th scale cars and trucks and are powerful enough to run any micro brushed motor available (up to 380 size). The B1 Series ESC’s can be used with NiCd, NiMH and Lipo batteries and feature an on-board temperature indicator while Lipo cutoffs bring extra safety and highly reliable operation. These mini controllers have a small footprint of less than 1″ square and come available in both Forward only (B1), as well as Forward and Reverse (B1-R).

Source: Tekin [teamtekin.com]