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So you just picked up a brand new Traxxas X-Maxx Monster Truck, now you need a couple more things to get it running- some good batteries and a charger. To fill this demand the folks over at Traxxas have a new Completer Pack. The Completer Pack works not just for the X-Maxx, but also for any number of vehicles that [...]
What are parallel charge boards used for? You use them to charge multiple Lithium based battery packs off of just one charger. The RC Gear Shop Paraboard Parallel Charging Boards allows you to charge (and balance) up to 6 packs off of a single battery charger. RC Gear Shop has two affordable 30 amp units (works on up to 6S [...]
Today LRP has announced an entirely new product line called Antix. The Antix line is aimed right at the bashing crowd and will start off with a line of LiPo Batteries that are high on performance while being easy on the wallet. Read below for the entire press release- “As of today, there is one more brand in the world. [...]
Power up that 8th scale of yours with the new 5200mAh 55C 4S LiPo from Reedy. A hard case exterior is used for protection while its low weight helps the handling of your buggy or truck. The pack is rated for a 55C continuous discharge and a 2C charge rate. The big Reedy is priced at $138, it has a part [...]
Ever see a LiPo battery with a built in data logger, a real carbon fiber case, and that comes with a Pelican Case to store it in when not in use? Well now you have, as those are some of the features of the new Signature Series 6S 10900 LiPo from MaxAmps. While designed for use in large UAVs like [...]
For all you Baja 5B Flux owners out there, HPI Racing has announced a 29.6V Plazma Ultimate Power Pack Set for your buggy. The Power Pack consists of a pair of 4S 5300mAh 60 Plazma LiPo batteries with Deans connectors. These soft case LiPos fit right in your Baja’s plastic battery box and when connected in series supply loads of [...]
New from Venom is their Pro Duo 80 x 2 battery charger. The Pro Duo has a unique look, using a stand up design to save space on your pit table while making it easy to use. It can also save time with its dual output allowing you to charge two batteries at one time. Some of its specifications and [...]
There have been a decent amount of kits lately requiring shorty packs. As a result, more and more people are looking for quality shorty packs to run in those vehicles. MaxAmps has heard the call, and is releasing a 150C 2s 4250mah Shorty LiPo. That is a lot of punch in such a small package, so if you need one [...]
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, [...]
Need a Battery Charger with serious power? If so, have a look at the new ProTouch HD from Venom. The ProTouch can charge at up to 45 amps, more than enough for most power hungry batteries. * Backlit touchscreen display * Max cell count- 8S LiPo, 20 cell NiMH * Max charge rate- 45 amps * DC only, 11-32 volt input * LiHV compatible The ProTouch [...]
The latest vehicle to get the LiPo upgrade from Team Associated is the Lexus RC F. It comes pre-built and RTR out of the box, but to give it a boost in power it now comes with a Reedy LiPo battery and charger. Some of its other highlights include- * Reedy 3300kV brushless motor * Two body colors available (white or blue) * [...]
Are you looking for faster charging, more power, and longer flights on your DJI Phantom 2 quadcopter? If so, the crew over at MaxAmps have a new LiPO Battery set for you. They now have a pair of 4S 2800 packs that when wired in parallel provide 5600mAh of LiPO goodness. These are capable of less than 20 minute charge [...]
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, [...]
Team Associated has announced new LiPo Combos for their Scion tC and Scion tC Drift cars. These are the same cars as before but now come with the extra power of an included 3300mAh Reedy LiPo battery and 35 watt balance charger. Some of their other features include- * Reedy 3300kV brushless motor * Scion Racing tC Rocket Bunny body * Water resistant [...]
The latest RTR from Team Associated is the RC10B4.2 Brushless LiPo Combo. Included in the B4.2 RTR is a Reedy WolkPack 2S 30C 3300mAh LiPo with charger and a powerful Reedy 3300kV brushless system. * Water resistant electronics * XP 2.4GHz radio system * Aluminum V2 shocks * Slipper clutch and heavy duty gear diff Expect a street price of $299 for the [...]
