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There is a new breed of LiPo batteries hitting the market that are higher voltage than the standard cells we’ve been using for years. LRP has jumped on this trend with their new Outlaw hard case packs. The Outlaws are not legal at sanctioned racing events, but that means absolutely nothing to the bashing crowd. LRP has announced two Outlaw packs, [...]
Over the last couple of years we’ve used a lot of TrakPower LiPo Batteries around the office, typically with great results. TrakPower has just announced some new options in their battery line-up that feature new heat resistant materials to limit swelling in high temperature applications. Some of the new packs are rated for 50C discharge, others are listed at 100C, [...]
New from Fantom Racing are their Sport Series LiPo Batteries. The Sport Series was developed for longevity, value and for performance, all of which are very important to a typical basher. The line-up ranges from a 2S 4400 shorty pack ($32) up to a 4S 6500 ($68), with a few more packs in between. These packs are available right now [...]
New from Horizon Hobby is a value priced line of LiPo Batteries called Kinexsis. Currently there are 17 different packs in the Kinexsis line-up, with cell counts ranging from 1 to 3S, and capacities from 180 to 5100mAh. The packs are available with different connectors like Traxxas, JST, and EC3, making them easy to use in anything from a monster [...]
Jump for the show, corner for the dough. If you want to go really fast in the corners, it pays to have a low center of gravity. That is what the new LiPo from Reedy is all about, it is a shorty sized LiPo that is lower in profile than “normal” packs, giving you a lower center of gravity. And [...]
You may not be like us, but this is what happens when the BSRC Bash Crew is out in a parking lot. The first person to have their battery dump instantly becomes a target. The BSRC Bash Crew are like sharks, if your battery dies, expect your car to get pummeled. To get long runtimes (and not get pummeled) it is [...]
It used to be that battery packs were pretty much one size, that is not the case anymore. One of the latest sizes to hit the market is the Super Shorty. As the name implies, these are just a shorter version of a normal “shorty” battery pack. A Super Shorty not only takes up less space than pretty much any [...]
Need a new battery for your 12th scale pan or World GT car? Reedy has announced a new 1 Cell 8000mAh 70C LiPo to give your car more power and run-time. 4mm bullets are used to connect to the pack, while a hard case is used for maximum protection. The battery has a street price of $105, a part number of [...]
For all you 8th scale drivers, Reedy has announced a new high-end 4S LiPo battery. Their 6500mAh 14.8 Volt LiPo battery is rated for a 65C discharge and comes with a Deans style connector. A hard case is used to help keep it from being damaged, while its high capacity gives you plenty of run time. The part number is #318, [...]
Do you have a Dromida or other small scale vehicle? If so, the new Onyx 1600mAh 7.2V NiMH from Duratrax might be a good battery for you. Soldering can take time and be a hassle so the Onyx 1600 comes with a mini connector, the type of connector that comes stock in the Dromida line of 18th scale vehicles. The [...]
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 [...]
The crew over at RB Products have added 2 new LiPos to their battery line-up. The new RB Energy packs are both rated at 6400mAh with 100C discharge rates. Both come with protective hard cases, while the 2S pack uses 4mm bullet connectors and the 4S pack comes with a Deans style T-plug. The part number for the 4S model is [...]
Square LiPo Packs are becoming more common in the 10th scale buggy scene and TrakPower has a new pack for that application. You see, square packs are advantageous because they have less connections than saddle packs and because they help provide optimal weight distribution. For power, the new TrakPower square LiPo features a 90C discharge rate and is rated at [...]
The fine folks over at Reedy have announced a versatile 2S LiPo for receiver pack and transmitter applications. Highlights include a 2C charge rate to keep charge times down and a JST-XH balance plug to work with a wide variety of chargers. * Voltage- 7.4 (2S) * Capacity- 2100mAh * Size- 86.5 x 30.5 x 16.5mm * Max. Charge Rate- 4.2A (2C) * Weight- 88g The [...]
THE Racers Edge Prime 7.4v 2S 100C 6500mAh LiPo Battery ReviewWith today’s high powered brushless systems a quality battery can make all the difference between having a really good day, or a really bad one. A good battery can not only make your truck faster and give longer runtimes, but can also supply enough current to help prevent cogging. Today [...]
