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For our lucky readers over in Japan, Hitec has dropped the X4 Square Battery Charger. The X4 Square is an incredibly simple four channel charger that has 50 watts of power on tap for each channel. Not currently available here in the states, the X4 Square handles 2 to 4S LiPo packs and has a maximum charge rate of 5 [...]
To help make battery charging safer and easier than ever before, Spektrum has announced four new SMART Bundles. Each bundle comes with a SMART battery charger and SMART LiPo battery, the every latest in technology from Spektrum. Here are the highlights- * Integrated microchip stores unique parameters for each battery * SMART discharge automatically discharges to a safe voltage * SMART LiPo batteries [...]
The folks over at MaxAmps have just announced a new 62.5A 24 Volt Dual Output Power Supply. This incredibly beefy power supply is ready to handle the high current needs of all of your battery chargers. * Completely new re-design * 24 volts DC output * 62.5 amps of current * 1500 total watts of power * Dual outputs to handle multiple chargers * 100v-240v AC [...]
New from Spektrum are a pair of SMART Technology LiPo Batteries. Both packs sport a 100C discharge rate and SMART IC5 connectors. Here are more details- * Integrated microchip stores unique battery parameters & data * Smart discharge- batteries automatically discharge to storage voltage * Impact resistant ABS plastic hardcase * Gold plated, heavy-duty bullet connectors * Smart chip reader & balance wire in one [...]
Do you know how hard it is to find a large scale LiPo pack at an affordable price? Well, the folks over at SMC Racing sure do, hence their powerful True Spec DV 4S 9400mAh 75C LiPo pack that is priced well under the Hundy dollar mark. We’ve been giving a pair of the SMC 4S 9400s a workout in [...]
Coming soon from Hitec is the RDX1 Mini AC powered battery charger. The RDX1 series of chargers from Hitec has been extremely popular, their new Mini sized unit is easy to take, or store, just about anywhere. Here are the highlights- * 65 watts of charging power * 6 amps maximum charge rate * 2 amps maximum discharge rate * 4 cell LiPo maximum [...]
As a long time innovative leader in the radio world, Spektrum and Horizon Hobbies is now setting out to become a force in the LiPo battery and charger world. New from Spektrum is a full line of SMART Technology batteries, chargers, and accessories. While we have been using several of their new SMART units, this week we are doing a [...]
Available right now from Onyx is the KX80 AC/DC Battery Charger. The KX80 is an affordable charger that can handle lots of different styles of batteries, plus it can charge at up to 6 amps. Here are more highlights- * Charges LiPo, LiFe, LiIon, NiMH, NiCd, and Pb * Maximum LiPo cell count of 6S * Easy to read LCD screen * 2 amp [...]
Shipping right now from Onyx is the 350 AC/DC 2 x 100 Battery Charger. The Onyx 350 comes as a tower style dual port charger that can charge at up to 12 amps! Here are more highlights- * Dual port 100 watt charger * Works with LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/LiHV/NiMH/NiCd/Pb * Built-in balancing ports * Max cell count 6S LiPo, 15 cells NiMH * Fast charge and storage [...]
For all you new ARRMA Infraction and Limitless owners out there, MaxAmps has announced a new LiPo Battery Set for you. MaxAmps has long been known as one of the premium suppliers of LiPo rc car batteries, now you can bolt insane MaxAmps performance into your new ARRMA. MaxAmps LiPo Batteries ARRMA Infraction & Limitless * Comes with two 3S 11.1v 12000mah [...]
New from Muchmore Racing is a Hybrid Touch AC/DC Balance Charger. Muchmore has implemented a number of improvements on this model compared to the previous. Here are some of the changes and highlights- * Anti-static circuit board design * New orange backlight for improved visibility * Sensitive touch screen system * IC controlled twin cooling fans * Enhanced cell voltage balancing system * USB charging port * [...]
Since the LiPo battery revolution began years ago, there have been a couple of teething issues. Lithium battery technology is wonderful for its superior energy density, but there can be downsides like safety. Spektrum has just put out a bunch of new Smart Technology batteries, chargers, and support equipment. The entire line of Smart Technology from Spektrum was designed to help [...]
Being teased right now by Hitec at the 2019 Shizuoka Hobby Show is the X2 AC Pocket battery charger. Hitec has long been a leader in battery charger technology, and with more and more people scale crawling, small chargers are increasingly in demand. The X2 AC Pocket should be perfect for scale crawlers or bashers who are looking to save [...]
Coming later this month from Dynamite is the Passport P4 Multi-Charger with Bluetooth Connectivity. The P4 can charge up to four batteries at one time and can be used off of AC or DC input power. Here are the highlights- * Dynamite Dashboard – control and monitor via Bluetooth * Charges- LiPo, LiIOn, LiFe, LiHV, NiMH, NiCD, Pb * Max charge rate of [...]
Shipping right now from RC4WD is a 2S-6S LiPo to USB Charge Adapter. Have you ever been way back on the trail and need to charge your phone? The RC4WD adapter makes it easy to use the battery inside your scale crawler to power a USB charge port for your phone. * Input voltage range – 6-26 volts DC * Output [...]
