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To get a job done right it is always best to have the right tool. RC hobbyists sure do a lot of solder work so it only makes sense to invest in a good soldering station. One of the newest digital soldering stations on the market is the TrakPower TK955. We’ve spent a few weeks putting it through the ringer and [...]
The TrakPower crew has announced a new high-zoot Digital Solder Station. As you can see in the picture, the TK955 comes with an easy to read digital display which shows selected temperature, heating status and alerts. * 5 yr limited warranty on control unit, 1 yr on iron * Comes with iron stand & sponge * Power- 60 watts * Includes chisel and [...]
Square LiPo Packs are becoming more common in the 10th scale buggy scene and TrakPower has a new pack for that application. You see, square packs are advantageous because they have less connections than saddle packs and because they help provide optimal weight distribution. For power, the new TrakPower square LiPo features a 90C discharge rate and is rated at [...]
TrakPower has announced new 90C discharge LiPo packs. The 90C discharge rate gives more power than previous TrakPower offerings and they come in a wide variety of sizes to fit your needs. All the packs come with a hardcase for more protection and are approved for ROAR sanctioned competition. The new 90C Trakpower packs include- TKPC0605 1S 3.7V 6500mAh 4mm TKPC0607 2S 7.4V [...]
THE TrakPower 7.4v 2S 70C 6800mAh Lipo Battery ReviewWhat makes for a good Lipo battery? That depends on what you are looking for, but most people look for excellent runtimes, lots of voltage, and a long cycle life. We’ve been using and abusing a TrakPower 2S 70C 6800 for a few months now. How does it stack up to the [...]
For all you TrakPower ESC owners, they have announced a new programming adapter called MS Connect. The MS Connect Adapter makes it easy to tap into all of your ESCs tuning options from your computer. * Plugs into your computers USB port * Allows you to load firmware updates to your TrakPower ESC * Allows you to set current limits and drag [...]
The crew over at Hobbico have just announced a bunch of special offers on select products to save you some cash. The offers are good through December 31st. One of the offers is on TrakPower Brushless Systems and motors. When you buy a qualifying model of Trakpower brushless system you can then get a $50 merchandise certificate, and on qualifying models [...]
TrakPower has an affordable new 60 watt iron called the TK60. The TK60 should have enough power for most of the soldering jobs you come across in the rc hobby and has a street price of only $15. The part number for the TK60 is #TKPR1000. To go with the TK60 soldering iron, TrakPower has announced a new deluxe iron holder [...]
THE TrakPower MS Series 8.5 Turn Brushless Racing System ReviewWe reviewed the TrakPower 10.5 MS Series system a few weeks and found out it was indeed a high quality product. Today we’ll be taking a closer look at the 8.5 turn version. Is it a lot faster than the 10.5? Is it the best sensored system money can buy? Hit [...]
Thankfully April Fools day is over and we can switch back from “Racer” news to what we are all about, covering the bash scene. If you are looking for a high-end battery to power your bash machine the crew over at TrakPower has a new line-up of hard case Lipo’s. These new Lipo’s pack more punch with 80C discharge rates and [...]
THE TrakPower MS Series 10.5 Turn Brushless Racing System ReviewYou don’t see a lot of sensored 10.5 brushless systems being used by hardcore bashers. Why? Because they typically don’t have the yank needed for the bashing crowd. Today we’ll be taking an in depth look at the latest sensored system from TrakPower, their MS Series 10.5, to see if it [...]
THE TrakPower DPS 12 Volt 25 Amp Power Supply ReviewIf you are into the rc hobby to stay there are a few items that you use all the time where spending the extra money on a high end item is worth it. For example, a good transmitter will last for years and be worth every extra penny. On that same [...]
THE TrakPower VR-1 Dual Channel Balancing Battery Charger ReviewTrakPower is becoming one of the most respected names in the rc biz via putting out high quality gear for both the racing and basher crowds. Today we’ll be taking a look at their top shelf battery charger, the VR-1 Dual Channel, to see if it indeed is one of the elite [...]
The folks over at TrakPower have four new receiver packs to keep the servos on your nitro or gas machine working for a long time. These Lipo & LiFe packs not only provide long times, but also plenty of voltage for those high-end servos of yours. * Generous capacities result in extended run times * Available in flat and hump configurations * All [...]
TrakPower has introduced the new MS Series Racing Brushless System. These new brushless combos are designed for 1/10th scale off-road and on-road action. They feature ROAR- and IFMAR-legal motors, and come in six turn options. You can get a 6.5 turn all the way up to a 21.5 turn. The ESC features an all aluminum case to help eliminate the [...]
