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Team Orion has announced a new 550 sized VST2 4 Turn Brushless Motor for short course trucks. This 2 pole motor is rated at 5100kV and is stated to put out 950 watts of power. Efficiency is stated to be 92% and it comes with a 5mm output shaft. Dual sensor ports make for an easier install, while vents in [...]
New from Team Orion is a four port single cell charger. The IQ-4X charges everything from single cell AAs to your favorite micro quad pack. Some of its features include- * 6 watts of charge power per port * Large LCD display * 5 volt/1 amp USB port * Charge, discharge, refresh, break-in, and cycle modes * Charges NiMH, NiCd, LiPo and LiFe * Comes with [...]
The folks over at Team Orion have announced a new charger, the Advantage Touch V2. Featuring a touch screen, the Advantage Touch V2 is an AC/DC charger that can charge a wide variety of different cell chemistries. * Charges NiMH, NiCd, LiPo, LiFe, LiIon and Pb * Updatable firmware * Advanced cell balancing w/ 4-in-1 balance board * Touch sensitive 3” 400 x 240 [...]
If you have a big application (8th scale buggy/truggy, monster truck), you need a big speed controller. Team Orion has just announced their new brushless ESC for 8th scale applications, the Vortex R8 Pro X. The R8 Pro X comes with a new aluminum case and fan to help keep it running cool, while new and improved software makes it [...]
Team Orion has come up with a nifty way of answering the age old question, “Is that pack charged?”. With Orion’s new LED Voltage Control System all you have to do is press a button on the end of the pack to see if the pack is fully charged, empty, or partially charged. The Orion LED voltage system is fast, [...]
Team Orion has announced the latest additions to their LiPo battery line-up. The new Orion LiPos use all the latest technology to achieve discharge rates of 100C while utilizing up to a 5C charge rate. These packs use a robust hard case to protect the cells inside and a JST-XH connector for balancing. The new packs include- ORI14058 Carbon Pro 7200 [...]
Some installs require the use of a space saving low-profile servo, while other installs require the use of a waterproof unit. If you are in need of both, Team Orion has a new servo for you. Their Vortex VDS2-HV XS 1007 is both low-profile and waterproof, making it a good choice for a number of applications. It also has good [...]
Team Orion has a new ESC for all you hardcore 8th scale drivers out there. Their Vortex R8.1 Pro was made just for 8th scale applications and even comes with a machined aluminum case. Some of its other specifications and features include- * Works with sensored and sensorless motors * Includes reverse and crawler mode * Comes with Deans connector * Comes with [...]
The Team Orion Advantage Touch Duo is the first touch screen two channel charger that you can buy. It is also AC/DC, so you can use wall power at your house or charge off your car battery while at the local bash spot. Some of its other features and specifications include- * Max charge rate 10 amps per channel * 4″ color [...]
The team over at Orion have been announcing all kinds of new products lately and their latest is a touch screen charger named the Advantage Touch Advance. This is an AC/DC unit (built in 100 watt PS), so you don’t have to pack around a separate power supply, and can charge at up to a 10 Amp rate. The Advantage [...]
The guys over at Team Orion have a new Lipo that is quite interesting- you can get it with two pairs of 12 gauge wire that terminates in a Dean’s, or you can get it with four 4mm bullet outputs. Orion states that this helps lower resistance, thus giving you more power. Another interesting feature of their latest pack is [...]
The latest battery charger from Team Orion is their Advantage One 406. The 406 can charge up to 6 amps and is capable of charging Lipo, NiMH, and NiCd cells. Some of its other features are- * 2-4S Lipo * 1-8 Cells NiMH/NiCd * AC/DC * .1 to 6 amp charge rate * Length: 135mm * Width: 125mm * Height: 53.3mm * Weight: 399g * Part #ORI30221 Hit up the [...]
The guys over at Orion have introduced a new Battery Safety Bag for use while storing and/or charging your battery packs. The Team Orion bag is made out of a fire resistant material and uses a hook and loop flap for easy access. The bag holds up to two 2S Lipo batteries and you can expect a street price of [...]
This video is pretty cool. Team Orion just posted a video showing how their Lipo batteries are made. Sort of a mini tour of the factory, the production process, stuff like that. Check out the video below.Looking for more Team Orion news? Hit the link.
New from Team Orion is the Carbon Pro WTS (Weight Transfer System) Lipo Battery. The new battery has a 90C discharge rate, and comes in the new carbon fiber case with an adjustable weight system. You can adjust the weight of the pack from 204 g (without weights) to 411 g with all 3 brass weights installed. The 4000mah packs [...]
