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January 8, 2019

Fantom introduce new super low profile LiPo packs

Coming from Fantom Racing are two new super low profile Lithium battery packs. Available as 5400mAh Pro HV LiHV and 5200mAh MaxV-Spec LiPo variant, both packs sport a standard 2-cell footprint and a height of only 19.5mm for a lower centre of gravity and a lower weight. Proprietary Silicon Graphene chemistry stabilises the cells and increases cycle life and efficiency while offering the ultimate combination of voltage, high capacity, and low resistance. The Pro HV pack weighs in at only 234g while the 5200mAh MaxV-Spec packs weighs 240g. Both are housed in protective hardcases and they utilise 5mm bullet-type connectors.

View the MaxV-Spec battery pack here

January 8, 2019

R1 Wurks 5500mAh 7.4V Super Slim LiPo pack

R1 Wurks have announce the addition of a 5500mAh 7.4V Super Slim pack to their Enhanced Graphene line up of batteries. This all-new battery boasts a pack height of only 19mm and weighs in at 232g, about 3.5mm lower and 58g lighter than the company’s 6000 LCG pack.

Source: R1 Wurks [r1wurks.com]

December 30, 2018

Muchmore Impact Silicon Graphene LiPo packs

Coming from Muchmore are two new Impact Silicon Graphene series LiPo battery packs. First up is the 7.6V 5500mAh LCG HV4 FD4 standard size battery pack for competition touring car racing. Only 19.5mm tall the pack weighs in at 235g and it is built from highest quality 130C LiVH cells for maximum performance in modified and stock racing classes. Also new is the 7.4V 4400mAh LCG Max Punch FD4 shorty pack. It measures 95.8×46.8×22.5mm, it is build from 130C standard voltage cells and weighs in at 192g, making it ideal for 1/10th buggy or formula classes.

View the shorty pack here

December 27, 2018

Fantom Racing Octane Pro Drag Series LiPo packs

Fantom Racing have introduced their new Octane Pro Drag Series LiPo battery packs. The batteries feature modified chemistry that produces the ultimate combination of power, capacity, and low resistance and they were developed for the extreme demands of pro-level drag racing, where horsepower and low internal resistance is critical. Produced with premium Japanese materials the packs come with 8 gauge premium high-amp wire, they include a detailed instruction sheet and come in five different models and in 1S, 2S or 3S configuration.

View the other battery packs here

December 27, 2018

Roche 1S LiPo competition battery packs

Roche have introduced their new 2019 competition 1S LiPo battery packs for 1/12th scale applications. Available as 8100mAh 3.7V standard and 8000mAh 3.8V LiHV variant, both packs are built from highest quality 110C cells and they come in protective hardcases with 5mm bullet-type connectors. The packs are built to meet ROAR and BRCA rules and they will hot stores soon.

Source: Roche [rocherc.com]

December 21, 2018

Dynamite 12VDC nitro engine heater

Horizon Hobby have introduced the new Dynamite 12VDC nitro engine heater for .19 to .32 engines. The device will properly pre-heat the engine to 60°C to 70˚C in approximately ten minutes based on ambient temperatures. It helps to relieve the stress on the crank, connecting rod, piston and sleeve during warm-up. It will also help provide a smooth engine start, with reduced stress on the starter box. Fuel consumption will be reduced, as pilots do not have to spend time and fuel warming up and adjusting the engine. Additionally, a pre-heater glow-plug will increase the life of the plug. It is also perfect for break-in, as it reduces the pinch on a new engine.

Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]

December 21, 2018

Team Powers Radon Pro V4 brushless speed controller

Coming soon from Team Powers is the Radon Pro V4 brushless speed controller. The 200A-rated ESC features new hardware in the form of higher power FETs for a lower internal resistance and thus increased power supply and lower running temperatures. At 17mm the new aluminium case is 2mm lower than the previous version while also scrubbing about six percent of weight. A new PCB layout design improves stability and reliability and the included new firmware provides the ability to access pre-defined software features – such as limiter, throttle rate, RPM lock, brake limit and throttle settings – using a third or fourth radio channel. Furthermore the controller comes with a 6V/7.4V 5A high-performance BEC system to support power-hungry servos.

View list of the specifications and features here

December 21, 2018

GForce Hyper Sonic competition brushless motors

GForce from Japan have introduced their new Hyper Sonic 540-class competition brushless motors. The motor’s design provides increased torque, crisp acceleration and high top speeds while ensuring a smooth off-throttle feeling. A highly machined aluminium can allows for plenty of cooling and the motors come in 5.5T to 8.5T modified and 10.5T to 21.5T stock variants.

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