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It is all about LiPo power now days. LiPo packs have superior energy density, giving you more power and longer run times. Bias is one of the latest lines of LiPo batteries to be released by Atomik RC. The Bias line of batteries is said to offer factory direct pricing and come in a wide variety of sizes and cell [...]
Getting ready to hit a hobby shop near you this July is the Duratrax Onyx 225 Advanced Battery Charger. The Onyx 225 is an affordable charger that has a number of features perfect for the backyard basher. 10 different charging routines come pre-programmed for your convenience and a bright LCD display makes it easy to use. Some of its other [...]
Coming next month is a line-up of LiPo Batteries from RC Gear Shop. Affordable yet high performance, the line ranges from a small 3S 1000mAh pack all the way up to a 4S 5000. Discharge rates vary between 30-40C and many of the packs come with a t-style Hobbico Star connector. Pricing for the batteries range from $12 to $62 and [...]
Hey, in case you didn’t get the memo, the Traxxas X-Maxx is a big deal now days, not only in size but in the way it has taken off with the bash crowd. The X-Maxx pretty much rocks out of the box, with one exception, a watered down power system. While the stock brushless system has decent power, it is [...]
For all you serious DJI Phantom 3 users out there, Venom has announced the P3 Professional Charger. The P3 Pro is a quad bank charger, allowing you to charge up to four packs at once. But wait, there’s more! It can also charge your transmitter and a smart device via its USB output, all at the same time. How convenient [...]
It has been a while since Hyperion has released a new charger. For years their chargers were considered the best of the best, now they have announced the EOS 0840i to help continue that legacy. What’s new on the 0840i? * Maximum charge current of 40 amps * Up to 8S Lithium cell count * Can charge the new LiHV cells * High power [...]
New from the crew over at Reedy is the 5200mAh 55C 4S LiPo Battery. What’s new on the 4S 5200? Well, it has a 10% increase in capacity over the old model, yet still weighs the same. This gives you a bit more runtime while still making it easy to achieve a proper chassis weight distribution. It comes standard with [...]
Just announced from the crew at Team Associated is the RC8.2e RTR LiPo Combo. The RC8.2e RTR was already a solid buggy for the bashing crowd, now it gets even better with the inclusion of a Reedy 4S 4000mAh LiPo and Reedy battery charger. The LiPo combo is street priced at $599, it has a part number of #80908C, and they [...]
The Team Associated Rival Monster Truck has been out for several years now, but Associated has just announced that they are releasing it as a LiPo Combo. This means you get the same old great truck, but now it comes with a pair of Reedy LiPo Batteries and a Charger. This makes it easier than ever to get up and [...]
New from the crew over at Reedy is a LiPo Battery Weight Set. Why would you need one of these? Well, the weights are made from brass and sized for a shorty pack. This allows you to lower your center of gravity while adding weight to make the class minimum. Each set comes with a one .5mm (17.8g) weight and [...]
Just announced by Venom is a line-up of FPV Race Batteries. These Lithium based packs were designed for high voltage output to make sure your quad gets maximum power for more speed. 6 different sizes will be available to work with the most popular race quad configurations. The packs in the line-up include- 3S 1000mAh 50C 4S 1000mAh 50C 3S 1300mAh 50C 4S 1300mAh [...]
Wouldn’t it be nice to use one of your normal LiPo batteries to charge your cell phone? Thanks to GT Power, now you can. GT Power’s new Portable USB Charger plugs right into your LiPo and has a 5 volt 1 amp USB output on the back. It can also be used as a normal cell checker, showing total pack [...]
If you are old school, then you remember the old Reedy Zappers. For you new hobbyists, they were Ni-MH cells that had been “zapped” to give them increased voltage under load. Today, Reedy has announced a new line of Zappers for the LiPo crowd. The latest Zappers are the newer formulation of higher voltage Lithium based cells that can be [...]
The fine folks from Venom Group had a bunch of new products on display at E-Fest this year. Their booth was right next to ours, so we got plenty of chances to talk shop and to look over all their new gear. For the flying crowd Venom has a huge new line-up of Fly series LiPo batteries. There are Fly series [...]
New for all you drone flying maniacs is a dedicated series of LiPo Batteries from FlightPower. What makes the Drone Series LiPo batteries from FlightPower so special? * No nonsense 2 year limited warranty * Ultrasonic welding on tabs & balance leads * Cell-matched packs * Capacities up to 16,000mAh * 10, 30, or 70C discharge rates * 3 to 6S cell counts * Charge rates from [...]
