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Racers Edge PRIME CUBE200 4 Port Charger

Tim Mohr — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:28:39 +0000

Racers Edge has just announced a big new 4 port battery charger, the PRIME CUBE200. This is part of their PRIME series, and as such comes with a very nice aluminum carry case.

The CUBE200 is a DC only charger and can charge at up to 6 amps on each of its 4 ports. If you race a lot of classes, or simply bring a half dozen cars to the local bash spot, one 4 port charger goes a long ways towards saving space while still keeping all your packs charged.

The Racers Edge CUBE200 can charge up to a 6S Lithium pack and has a maximum discharge rate of 1 amp. It also comes with a blue backlit LCD display, a 5v 1 amp USB output, and a 5 year warranty.

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Racers Edge Prime Twin400 200 watt x 2 DC Battery Charger

Tim Mohr — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:02:06 +0000

The latest battery charger from Racers Edge boasts serious power and unique features. For power the new Twin400 can charge at up to 10 amps (200 watts) per channel. For unique features it has a small rack on top to place your batteries while charging, and it comes with a sturdy aluminum carry case for hauling it from track to track. Some of the Twin400′s other features and specifications include-

* DC Input: 12-18 volts
* Max Charge Power: 2 x 200 watts (up to 10 amps)
* Max. Discharge Power: 2 x 25 watts (up to 5 amps)
* Current Drain For Balancing: 200mA/cell
* NiCd/NiMH Battery Cell Count: 1 – 15cells
* LiPo/LiFe/LiIon Cell Count: 1 – 6cells
* Pb Battery Voltage: 2-20volts
* USB Port: 5volts – 1amp
* Display: Blue Backlit LCD
* Net Weight: 3.08 lbs
* Dimensions: 195mm x 92mm x 140mm
* Warranty: 5 year Manufacture Defect
* Part #RCESC2200

Expect a street price of $180 for the Twin400 and you can get more information at THIS link on the Racers Edge website.

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Racers Edge AC/DC SOLO80 Prime Battery Charger

Tim Mohr — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:28:58 +0000

The battery charger wars have certainly gotten hotter lately, there has never been so many good choices for quality battery chargers. Racers Edge has just introduced their latest entry into the wars, their Racers Edge SOLO80 Prime Charger. The SOLO80 boasts some good specs, it can at up to 6 amps (up to 80 watts), and its styling will certainly make a statement on your pit table. Some of its other features and specifications include-

* AC Input: 100-240v
* DC Input: 11-18v
* Charge Current Range: 0.1 – 6.0amps (up to 80 watts)
* Discharge Current Range: 0.1 – 2.0amps (up to 10 watts)
* Current Drain For Balancing: 300mA/cell
* NiCd/NiMH Battery Cell Count: 1 – 15 cells
* LiPo/LiFe/LiIon Cell Count: Up to 6S
* USB Port: 5volts – 1amp
* Display: Blue Backlit LCD
* Net Weight: 893 grams (1.97 lbs)
* Dimensions: 137mm x 88mm x 137mm
* Warranty: 5 Years Manufacture Defect
* Part #RCESC1800

The SOLO80 has a retail price of $149 and you can get more information at the official Racers Edge Website. Hit up THIS link for more Racers Edge news right here on BigSquidRC.

Racers Edge Switchback 2wd Brushless 2.4 GHz RTR Buggy

Tim Mohr — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:19:19 +0000

One of the latest entries into the “old school” buggy class is the new Racers Edge Switchback. The entry level Switchback 2wd electric buggy comes RTR, complete with a brushless power system and 2.4 GHz radio technology. Some of the other features and specs include-

* Waterproof electronics system
* Receiver box
* 3600 kv brushless motor
* 2.4 GHz radio system
* Wizard ESC w/ Lipo cut-off and Deans connector
* Mega-flex plastic components
* Easily tuned suspension with oil filled shocks
* Adjustable turnbuckles
* Metal gear steering servo
* Full ball bearings
* Fluid filled metal gear diff
* Constant drive axles
* Available in red or blue
* Part number #RCEP2030R (for red)

Street price is $190 and they are available right now. Hit up the Racers Edge Website for more information.

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Check out the video below of the Switchback in action- includes some sweet skate park footage!

HRP Distributing Booth iHobby 2012

Tim Mohr — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:20:34 +0000

The folks from HRP Distributing are in full effect at the iHobby 2012 Expo. Their booth showcases the latest products from Savox servos and motors, Racers Edge, Viper, and G Made crawlers. If you are interested in more information on the products and lines they carry hit them up on their official website.

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Racers Edge Pro2 RTR Short Course Truck

Robin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:20:25 +0000

Racers Edge have just released their first RC truck - the Pro2 Short Course Truck. They aren’t getting much attention at the moment, but they deserve a whole lot more, because what you’re seeing right here is a 2.4ghz equipped 1/10 brushless short course truck for under $190….. :D

Although it fails to meet up to some of the spec of “pro” level kits, it looks to be more than capable of one-upping a Traxxas Slash 2wd and other RTR SC trucks.
Expect sharp steering and a stiff chassis from a red-anodized aluminum front brace and servo saver. Ball bearings, nerf bars, mud flaps, oil-filled shocks, CVD’s and adjustable steel turnbuckles are all included out of the box, and the car is topped with either a blue or red shell. Most of the car is made from “Mega-Flex Plastic” which has been developed to give a good compromise between fun and durability.
You writin’ this down, Santa?

Check out the Racers Edge wesbite for full details!

Racers Edge Glitch Buster Capacitor

Jeff — Fri, 06 May 2011 23:25:09 +0000

If you’re still stuck in the stone ages with non-2.4 GHz radio gear, and you’re constantly having problems with glitching, Racers Edge might have a cheap solution for you. Their new Glitch Buster Power Capacitor is intended to help smooth out those power dips that could cause glitching. The capacitor is prewired and plugs into any free channel on your receiver, it then takes a charge from the battery or ESC, and stores that energy for times when your servo or other electronics might take more power than the battery alone can provide.

It’s a cheap option, only $5.99 MSRP, but it could help solve some glitching problems for you, without having to jump to a 2.4 GHz radio system. Check out the Racers Edge website for more info.