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New from Maclan Racing are a pair of MDP (Maclan Drift Performance) LiPo Batteries. Specifically designed for hardcore drift action, the new MDP packs can help you raise your sideways game. Here are the highlights- * Ultimate choice for precision, power, and performance in RC drifting * MDP Graphene HV 2S 6400mAH & MDP ULCG Graphene HV 2S 4400mAH * Tailored specifically for [...]
Just announced by Hitec is the AD380 Battery Analyzer and Discharger. The AD380 is a battery discharger/analyzer that can help you keep your batteries in tip-top condition. Here are the highlights- * Capable of discharging batteries at up to 40amps/380 watts * User-friendly battery discharger/analyzer * Caters to both novice and experienced RC enthusiasts * Three discharging modes to analyze the health and performance [...]
Over at Gens Ace they have announced their upcoming Redline 2.0 Series LiPo Batteries. The Redline 2.0 LiPo packs were designed for serious performance with a 140C discharge rating and low internal resistance. Ranging from 4200mAh up to 9600mAh in capacity, and with cells counts ranging from 1 to 4S, the new Redline 2.0 packs are a high performance bashing [...]
Coming soon from Hitec is the RDX4 AC/DC Multi-Function Smart Charger. The RDX4 comes loaded with high-end features to give you a safe, fast, and high quality charge on your batteries. Check out these highlights- * 4 channel charger * Delivers up to 100 watts per channel at 10 amps * Built-in Bluetooth communication for use w/ iOS & Android Link Power X [...]
Our good friends over at Hitec have just announced the RDX2 1000 Battery Charger & Optional AD350 Discharger. The RDX2 1000 is a true powerhouse featuring up to a 35 amp charge rate! The optional AD350 discharger also brings some serious performance with the ability to discharge at up to 40 amps! Here are more highlights- * AC/DC powerhouse designed to [...]
Coming later this month from Hitec Japan is the AD350 Battery Analyzer & Discharger. The AD350 is designed to go along with Hitec’s upcoming X2 AC PLUS V1000 battery charger and can be used to both discharge, as well as get important statistics from your battery packs. Here are the highlights- * Maximum discharge rate – 40 amps * Maximum discharge wattage [...]
Over at Kraken RC they have just announced some new 4S 14.8V 9000mAh 100C LiPo Batteries. These were designed to fit Kraken’s burly VESLA.5 brushless rig and are a perfect fit inside the battery trays. With 9,000mAh of capacity for loads of runtime, and a 100C output rating, these are a great choice for running your large scaler. The Kraken 4S [...]
Spektrum has announced a new line-up of 120C Smart G2 Pro Basher LiPo Batteries. The Pro Basher batteries have loads of capacity to give you more runtime, as well as serious voltage output for more raw speed. Check out these highlights- * High-capacity packs in new Pro Series case * Fits most 2S to 8S bash vehicles * Simpler and safer to [...]
Over at MaxAmps they have announced a new line-up of Cylindrion Lithium-Ion Batteries. The new Cylindrion batteries put out the same voltage as MaxAmps LiPo batteries and can be charged using a standard LiPo battery charger. The new Cylindrion batteries use round, metal cased cells to increase durability, as well as performance. To get full details, use this link to make [...]
Coming soon from Futaba is the BR-400 Battery Checker. This handy little unit can check the status of a wide variety of different types of batteries used in the rc market. Check out these highlights- * 2.4″ LCD screen 340 X 240 * Firmware update and cell balance adjustment functions * USB charging port 12V/2A * Operating Voltage – 5.0 to 36 volts DC * [...]
Recently announced over at Spektrum is a line-up of new Smart Pro Series LiHV Batteries. This four pack line-up includes 3 shorty style race packs, as well as an 8,000mAh normal length unit. The new Smart Pro Series LiHV batteries put out significantly more voltage than a normal pack to make your rig to faster than ever before. Here are [...]
A couple of weeks back I had the pleasure of working in a city situated along Sweden’s largest river, Göta kanal. Compared to rivers like the Amazon, Kongo or Mississippi, it’s but a trickle of water, but nonetheless it was both beautiful and fascinating. To be specific, the river was beautiful, and its locks were fascinating. The city boasted six [...]
What is up Squid Nation, for a few weeks we been testing out the new Advanced Series LiPo Smart Batteries from Gens Ace. We have been using the 3s 6500 mAh 100c 11.4v and the 4s 10000 mAh 100c 15.2v. The New Advanced Series batteries from Gens Ace come with power gauge button, along with a diagram on the side [...]
The good folks over at Gens Ace have just announced a new series of Advanced Series LiPo Smart Batteries. The new Advanced Series represents the very latest and greatest in LiPo battery technology for both safety and power output. Check out these highlights- * Expected to start shipping later this month * 4.35 volts maximum per cell, high output design * LED [...]
New from Reedy is the Zappers DR 8250mAh HV-LiPo Competition Drag Battery. The new Zapper features the latest and greatest in LiPo technology to help you crush it on the drag strip. Check out these highlights- * Designed specifically for drag racing * High capacity and C rating * Minimal voltage drop at launch * Heavy-duty QS8 plug * Beefy 8-gauge wires * 2S-5P cell configuration * [...]
