Big Squid RC

Well, for all those looking for a little extra boost, it sounds like Team Checkpoint has the power you need. They are gearing their latest 14.8v 5400mAH 4S packs towards the buggy/truggy folks. The 35C matched packs are shipping in February.

Check out the Team Checkpoint web site for more info!

For all those Oval and World GT Racing Fans looking to jump to LiPo, Team Checkpoint has you covered with their new 3.7v 5000mAh 40C packs. These 1s (1-cell) packs are for those of you running 4-cell NiMH packs. They are light weight, durable, ROAR approved, and come with Deans connector installed.

Check out the Team Checkpoint web site for more info!

New from Team Checkpoint are their race ready 7.4v LiPo Hard Case packs that meat ROAR standards. They are available in 3200mah with Deans Ultra plugs up to 5000mah.

Check out the Team Checkpoint web site for more info!

New from Team Checkpoint is the 25A 12V Racing Power Supply. One of the key features for me would be the ability to power two charger at once! With all the 1/8th scale Electrics lately, it would be nice to get as many chargers going as possible!
Press Details:

• The 25A of current is powerful enough for racers charging large packs who need to get to the track quickly.
• Power two chargers at once or a charger plus tire warmer, discharger or other device on dual output terminals.
• DC output voltage can be adjusted from 11V to 15V as needed to operate all devices fully.
• Capable of maintaining 25A continuous output current at 12V DC.
• Two sets of 4mm banana jacks are included for making easy connections.
• Detachable terminal block adapter also accepts large alligator clips.
• To conserve pit space, the twin rear-mounted cooling fans allow other items to be stacked on top – yet keeps the power supply cool.
• Built-in current limiter automatically prevents damage from accidental overloads.
• Durable, lightweight case
• One-year limited warranty.

TCPP9000 12V 25A Racing Power Supply. Team Checkpoint

News from Team Checkpoint is that they were adding a few wins last week right here in Big Squid RC’s own backyard. We love to test over at Leisure Hours, the place rocks! Anyway, here’s the news from them:

This past weekend saw another Team Checkpoint Chitown Shootout put in the record books…and it didn’t disappoint. As always, the race was held at the world class Leisure Hours Raceway facility in Joliet, IL. When the racers walked in the door, they were treated to a supercross-like track that provided some awesome racing all weekend.

With over 160 entries, the racing was very competitive and included some of the fastest racers in the Midwest. During qualifying, Team Checkpoint drivers Steven Hartson, Sarah Ernst, Chris Arnold, Scott Cramer, Jimbo Kvidera and Max Cramer were super fast and sitting comfortably in the A mains.
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New from Team Checkpoint, the 7.4V 3600mAh LiPo Battery Pack 30C. It features factory-matched cells wired for balancing, with a 30C continuous discharge rate. These new packs are ROAR approved.

New from Team Checkpoint is the TC-950 Soldering Station. Heavy duty 60 watt design with temperatures 392 to 896 degree’s Fahrenheit! It even comes with the vinyl wrap! If you are looking to step up from that r-shack junk you have, it’s time to upgrade to something respectable!

Information on two new items from Team Check Point has just come in. The Pro Car LiPo Balancer, balances individual cell voltages during charge/discharge and automatically checks for poor quality cells. It can be used alone or with a separate charger such as the TC-1030. It’s designed to work with 2 to 3 cell packs assembled in series and wired for balancing. I’m not 100% sure how you know your pack is wired for balancing, I’ll have to look into that.

News also came in today about the 7.4v 5400 mAh LiPo Battery. Besides the long run time, it also comes in an impact-resistant case to protect against damage. With that ROAR rumor we posted earlier, my guess would be that these are ready for action.

For the full press releases, check out the NEW Product Forum or for more information, head over to the Team Check Point web page.