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Can you remember a time before LiPo batteries? It’s been a while now and MaxAmps has been a force in the LiPo battery industry since the very start. This year they are celebrating their 10 Year Anniversary and the entire BSRC Bash Crew would like to wish them a very happy anniversary. Austin, Clint, Josh, and the rest of the [...]
Everybody is looking for an affordable basher that can take a beating without falling to pieces. Helion RC’s latest basher to hit market is the Verdikt 12SC. The Verdikt is a 12th scale 2wd short course truck that promises lots of fun for a small amount of cash. Did they hit the mark? Can it take a hard hit without [...]
The folks over at Venom have just announced their Pro Charger 3. The Pro3 is an AC/DC unit that charges LiPo batteries, as well as NiMH and Lead Acid. The Pro3 sports a maximum charge rate of 7 amps and has a maximum cell count of 6S LiPo and 15 cell NiMH. Multiple different charging leads are included, while five [...]
For all you 8th scale drivers, Reedy has announced a new high-end 4S LiPo battery. Their 6500mAh 14.8 Volt LiPo battery is rated for a 65C discharge and comes with a Deans style connector. A hard case is used to help keep it from being damaged, while its high capacity gives you plenty of run time. The part number is #318, [...]
Touch screens look cool and can make products easier to use. The latest charger from Dynamite, the Passport Ultra 100W, has a touch screen and much more. The Passport features a 400 x 240 pixel TFT Color Touch Screen and can charge LiFe/LiIon/LiPo/NiCd/NiMH/Pb batteries. For power it can charge at up to 10 amps and is rated for a maximum [...]
How many times have you been at the track and wished you could control your battery charger from your cell phone? Now you can with the SKYRC Ultimate 1000W. With the optional Wi-Fi module, the Ultimate 1000W can be controlled by both Apple and Android devices, helping to make it easy to use. Like its name implies the Ultimate 1000W it [...]
For all you high power charging enthusiasts, Graupner has a 1000 watt Ultra Duo Plus 80 battery charger. You can charge at up to 20 amps per channel with this beast, and it charges a maximum cell count of 7S LiPO. A high contrast 128 x 64 LCD display with backlighting makes it easy to read, while 20 memory pre-sets [...]
Every hobbyist needs a good battery charger, but there are so many on the market it is hard to chose which one. Since we received one of the new Rage RC 80 Watt Multi Chargers we’ve been using and abusing it to see how it stacks up. Here is what we found out- * The unit is AC/DC. This makes it [...]
THE VRX Racing XR4 Rally Car ReviewWho is VRX Racing? They are an Asian company that makes affordable basher type vehicles, that’s who. They were recently picked up here in the states by IMEX RC so we received an XR4 Brushless RTR Rally Car for testing. Is a VRX worth considering? Could it stand up to the BSRC Bash Crew? [...]
“Hello Cubby, I hope you read and answer my letter. My question is in regards to lipo batteries. Is there an easy way to tell how full my pack is? Sincerely, William R.” Cubby- Yo hey Big Bill, thanks for the email, shoot us another one with your snail mail so we can hook you up with a sticker pack. So… is there an [...]
Does your local track have a stock class that requires a spec battery? If so, the crew over at Muchmore Racing has a new LiPo Battery for you. Their new Stock Spec LiPo is a 2S 7.4 volt pack that features 5400mAh of capacity. High quality cells are used to provide plenty of voltage, while a hard case gives it [...]
THE Hitec X1 Pro Battery Charger ReviewThe latest battery charger from Hitec is the X1 Pro. As its name suggests, it is a professional level charger that is tiny in size and comes at an affordable price point. Can it hang with the best chargers on the planet? Is it easy to use? Is it worth the cash? Click the [...]
The crew over at RB Products have added 2 new LiPos to their battery line-up. The new RB Energy packs are both rated at 6400mAh with 100C discharge rates. Both come with protective hard cases, while the 2S pack uses 4mm bullet connectors and the 4S pack comes with a Deans style T-plug. The part number for the 4S model is [...]
The KO Propo EX-1 KIY is pretty trick right out of the box, but now KO has announced some new items to uber-it-out even more. First up is a new 3D Drop Down Wheel Extension Unit. The new drop down is lighter than the previous version and helps reduce the distance between the trigger and the wheel. It has a part [...]
Well, here is something we don’t do everyday, and unboxing VIDEO. On top of that, it’s a BATTERY unboxing video! Why in the world would we do that? Well, we aren’t going to spoil this one, you’ll need to watch and see for yourself. Dont’ worry.. it’s short.Hit THIS link for more information on the official MaxAmps website. Looking for [...]
