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Now shipping for all you hardcore no-prep drag racers out there, is a Graphene LiPo 4350 2S 7.4v Shorty LiPo from the good folks at MaxAmps. When drag racing, you need every bit of voltage that you can get. The new Graphene LiPo from MaxAmps is all about serious power. Here are the highlights- * High-speed battery for no-prep street outlaw/eliminator [...]
If you’re a fan of HPI Racing and want to deepen your brand loyalty, check out the latest additions to their Plazma NiMh and LiPo battery packs. These new batteries are available with various plug styles and are designed to work with various HPI models. A new NiMh stick pack is available at 7.2V (5000mAh) and uses a Tamiya-style connector. For [...]
Over at Schumacher RC they have announced a new line-up of Bat-Safe LiPo storage boxes. The Bat-Safes can be used while storing or charging your LiPo batteries to keep them in a safe manner. * Safe way of storing, transporting, & charging LiPo batteries * Available in three different sizes * Double-walled insulated steel box with flame arrestor * In event of fire, smoke [...]
Spektrum has just announced the new Smart Technology S2200 G2 AC 2x200W Smart Charger and S1400 G2 AC 1x400W Smart Chager, which are the second generation of their popular battery tech. The all new chargers comes in two forms, the S2200 Dual Port and the S1400 single port charger. Features include: * Up to 200W power per channel or 380W on [...]
We got our hands on the new Spektrum Smart Technology G2 Charger and Batteries, so join us as we get the items unboxed and go over a bunch of the new features that come in these second generation chargers and batteries. This is a pretty big release for Spektrum, and we are excited to put the new tech to the [...]
New over at Xtra Speed is a Scale Looking LiPo Battery Checker. The Xtra Speed unit is super affordable and sports a unique scale lead-acid battery appearance. Here are the highlights- * Works on 2 or 3S LiPo batterires * Connects through balance port * Alarm sounds when voltage is too low * Case made from a durable plastic The Xtra Speed Scale LiPo [...]
New from Reedy is an entire line-up of Pro Battery Charger Leads. These high-end leads are used when racing to transfer maximum power to your pack before you head to the starting line. Check out these highlights- * Uses heavy-duty 12-gauge wiring * Mesh sheathing used for wire protection * Positive leads clearly marked for polarity * Available in a variety of configurations You can [...]
Shipping now from iSDT is the micro sized PD60 battery charger. With an extra-small size and solid output, the PD60 is perfect for long days out on the trail, or for an afternoon of bashing down at your local park. Check out these features- * 60 watts total power * 5 to 20 volts DC input power * USB port for easy firmware [...]
The folks over at Horizon Hobby made big news when they introduced their Smart Technology line-up of products a couple of years ago. The latest product in that line-up is the Spektrum S1100 Smart Battery Charger. We’ve been passing the S1100 around the office for a few weeks to get our Bash Crew’s thoughts on how it performs. How easy [...]
The folks over at JConcepts have just announced a Finish Line Charger Bag. The JConcepts charger bag can help get you organized, while also sporting a cool look. * Dual inner pockets for extra storage * Compact sizing * Front pocket for misc. items * Heavy duty stitching * Composite inner bottom and sides * Embroidered JConcepts logo The JConcepts Finish Line Charger Bag has street pricing [...]
Over at HPI Racing they have announced a new battery charger, the Reactor 200. Designed to be a nice step up from a typical overnight wall-charger, the Reactor can charge up to a 3S LiPo with a maximum charge rate of 2 amps. * Simple to use * Charges LiPo, LiFe, NiMh, and NiCd cells * Selectable 0.7 or 2 amp charge rates * [...]
Shipping now from Hyperion is the Sentry Mini Charger/Discharger. With more people out on the trails, small DC battery chargers are in demand. The Hyperion Sentry is small enough to take along while rock crawling, check out these features- * 50 watts of charging power * Max LiPo cell count of 6S * 12-30 volts DC input power * JST-XH balance connector * 390 watts [...]
Over at Reedy they are now shipping SG3 Competition Series 1S & 4S Li-HV battery packs. Theses HV high-output cells were designed for serious voltage output and runtime. Check out these features- * State-of-the-art LiPo chemistry * Reduced internal resistance * Lightweight design * Durable hard case * Low resistance connectors * Built to ROAR/IFMAR/EFRA/BRCA specifications * Zappers SG3 LiPo 8200mAh 85C 3.8V 1:12, #27351, $65 * Zappers [...]
Coming later this month from Spektrum is the SMART S1100 AC Battery Charger. The S1100 continues the SMART charger line-up for Spektrum, take a look at these features- * Integrated power supply * High-visibility color LCD screen * Updated user interface * Charges LiFe/LiIon/LiPo/LiHV/NiMH/NiCd/Pb battery types * Automatically selects correct charge settings for Smart batteries * 100 watts total power * Max 6S LiPo cell count * Max [...]
Once you really get into the hobby, a good battery charger becomes a necessity. Over the last 5 years, Hitec has put out a bunch of different battery chargers, and out of the ones that we’ve tested, we have been very impressed. In fact, we consider Hitec one of the very front runners for rc hobby battery chargers. Their very [...]
