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March 28, 2019

Avid voltage checker & white 2S charge leads

Coming from Avid are their new 1S to 6S voltage checker as well as a white colour variant of their 2S balance charge leads. Starting with the voltage checker, the item comes pre-soldered with stepped 4mm/5mm bullet-type connectors and it is ideal to check the voltage of 1S to 6S LiPo battery packs, helping to identify charged or partially charged packs. The voltage is displayed on the red LCD screen. Also new is a white variant of Avid’s 2S balance charge lead. It comes pre-wired with stepped 4mm/5mm connectors for the battery side as well as industry standard balance connectors.

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March 28, 2019

Speedzone 13.5T tuned motor

Speedzone have introduced their new 13.5T tuned motor, a hopped-up variant of the standard version. The tuned motors feature a stricter tolerance sensor board, better asymmetry, rotor test, motor test, ceramic bearings, aluminium screws and they come with a motor readout.

Source: Speedzone [speedzoneusa.com]

March 13, 2019

Reedy Radon 2 5-slot brushed crawler motor

Team Associated have introduced crawler specific variants of their Rado 2 brushed motors. The Radon 2 Crawler motor’s 5-slot design delivers a smooth powerband for precision control while traversing steep, uneven, or rocky terrain. Dual ball-bearings improve performance and reliability while adjustable timing allows for adjustments to compensate for different drivetrain configurations that require reverse motor rotation. These features together result in a powerful, reliable, economical, and versatile choice for those who prefer brushed motor power. The Radon 2 Crawler motor is available in 12T, 16T, and 20T versions to suit a variety of applications and speed requirements.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

March 11, 2019

Team Powers 4200mAh 2S LCG shorty battery pack

Team Powers have introduced their new 7.6V LiHV low centre of gravity shorty battery pack for 1/10th formula pan cars and 2WD buggies. Designed with spec class racing in mind the battery weighs in at 155g and it offers a low overall height of only 18.5mm. It is built from high-performance 120C LiHV cells and utilises 5mm bullet-type connectors.

Source: Team Powers [team-powers.com]

March 8, 2019

Performa P1 Radical 690 2100kV Modified motor

Performa Racing have announced the release of their P1 Radical 690 Modified 2100kV brushless motor for 1/8th buggies, SC trucks and on-road cars. The motor utilises a machined heatsink design aluminium can, advanced sensor technology, double-insulated winding wires as well as a precision-balanced rotor. The fully rebuildable motor is usable with all 1/8th scale brushless speed controllers and optional magnets and tuning parts allow to fine-tune its performance to personal needs.

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March 8, 2019

Muchmore Fleta ZX V2 Spectre 25.5T brushless motor

Muchmore Racing have announced the release of their Fleta ZX V2 Spectre 25.5T outlaw brushless motor. Designed to produce maximum performance the motor is not ROAR or EFRA legal, however it can be used in so called “outlaw” classes that only restrict winding numbers. A patented rotor design along with a short stack equates to 35 percent more power compared to traditional stock motors while the overall design of the motor greatly reduces the internal resistance. The motor utilises a titanium shaft 12.3×5.0×24.2Z rotor, grade 5 ball bearings, and an aluminium lightweight end plate to further help with cooling.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

March 7, 2019

Rickside Design 7.6V 4400mAh shorty battery pack

Rickside Design from Japan have announced the release of their new 7.6V 4400mAh LiHV shorty battery pack. The low centre of gravity pack measures 95.1×46.5×21.8mm and it weighs in at 183g. The battery is built from high-quality 100C graphene technology cells and it utilises 4mm bullet-type connectors.

Source: Rickside Design [ricksidedesign.com]

March 6, 2019

RC Discharger single iCharger X6 discharger

RC Discharger have introduced their new single iCharger X6 regenerative discharger. The third variant of the brand’s discharger line was designed for a single X6 charges and incorporates a clever stand for the charger and power supply. The device allows to charge and discharge batteries with 30A using the popular X6 charger in cycle mode. The recovered discharging energy is used for charging, making the whole design more environmental-friendly with the clean setup also minimising wires for greater efficiency. The discharger is ready-for-use and it is usable with many server-type power supplies.

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