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Looking to add some bigger milliamps to your smaller vehicles? The new Dynamite Speedpack 7.4V 2000mAh 30c Lipi Mini can help. This new mini lipo packs 2000mAh into a small footprint that can be run in your mini Losi, ECX, and even Pro-Boat vehicles. It comes with a EC3 plug, JST_XH connector, and boasts a 30C discharge rate. Part number on [...]
Looking for a beginner friendly airplane to learn the ropes with? The crew over at HobbyZone have recently announced their new Glasair Sportsman RTF. The Glasair was made with the true beginner in mind, it’s easy to fly, easy to fix, and affordable. With a wingspan of 54.6″ the Glasair is no small airplane and is recommend for outdoor use, [...]
One of the newest entries into the battery charger wars is from IMAXRC. Their new charger, the X200, features a high quality touch screen and balance charge capabilities. Some of the other features and specifications include- * 4.3″ inch Touch Screen TFT display * iM.OS system * 32 bit processor * Multiple language interface * IBP adapter board- for Deans, Tamiya, EC3, and other connectors * [...]
The crew over at Open Hobby have shown a rendering of a DC power supply for their upcoming Zenith EX battery charger. The power supply is made to dock in an upright position right next to the Zenith, using a small footprint to leave plenty of space on your table to wrench on. Output for this switched mode power supply [...]
Hey Cubby So the question I have is, why can I run a LIPO on a car for 20-30 minutes but a plane only get 5-7 minutes? What is causing this large runtime difference? Sean Cubby– Yo what’s up Sean? Don’t forget to send us your snail mail to get some free stickers to plaster your rig with. Perhaps a more relevant question [...]
Lets say you need to charge up a USB device but the only power source you can get your hands on is a Lipo battery. Normally you would be out of luck, but not with ProTek’s new Prodigy TakeCharge USB Adaptor. With this unit you can plug in any 2S-4S Lipo/LiFe/LiIon battery and power a USB port to charge your [...]
It seems everywhere you look now days is some type of uber new battery charger and the new Open Hobby Zenith is no exception. The Zenith has two channels of output and has a handy touch screen for your convenience. The Zenith also sports a small footprint to ensure there is plenty of room left on your pit table to [...]
We received a note from the crew over at Traxxas letting us know they have a unique way to ensure the Lipo battery you get with a new Traxxas vehicle is factory fresh. Lipo’s lose capacity over time, even if just sitting on a shelf, so the newer your Lipo is, the stronger and longer run-time that it will have. From [...]
NeXXt Review… *Handling – 7/10 -* The NeXXt is not the worst driving vehicle we’ve ever tested, but it was pretty darn close. It’s gets a passing grade even though it’s one of the worst vehicles you’ve ever driven? I think your scale is a bit off. Jason Cubby- Yo what’s up Jason, thanks for the email and be sure to shoot Brian [...]
Traxxas has sold thousands of Ultimate Slash 4×4’s but they are bound to sell a lot more with the updates that come on it now. Traxxas is now including their new LCG chassis, a Lipo battery, their TQi radio, and GTR shocks on the Ultimate series Slash 4×4 for your driving enjoyment. Some of the other specs and features of [...]
Are we looking at the future of battery charging? The latest battery charger from Venom, the new Stronghold 25 Amp DC Charger, is not only quite powerful to get your Lipo’s charged quickly but also comes with the Stronghold battery containment system for added safety. Some of the key features include- * IR-Mode, an internal resistance test to help evaluate your [...]
Looking for a safe place to put your batteries while you charge them? If so Venom has announced their new Stronghold Solo Charge Box. The box is made out of stamped aluminum and features a self extinguishing polycarbonate window in the top so you can keep an eye on things inside. Some of the other features and specs include- * Aluminum [...]
THE Dynamite SpeedPack 3S 50C 5200 mAh Lipo Battery ReviewIntro: The Dynamite SpeedPack Lipo’s have developed a good reputation among the bashing crowd of being reliable, go to cells that put out good power. Today we’ll be taking a look at their hard case 3S 50C 5200 mAh Lipo. Does it put out insane power? Can it take a beating? [...]
The guys over at West Mountain Radio have announced a new battery charger for their CBA battery discharge unit. The new CBA charger allows you to do long cycle life battery tests without having to remove the battery from the CBA system, thus saving time and effort. Maximum current during charging is 10 amps at 24 volts, and the unit [...]
Looking for a powerful 4 channel charger? Hitec has just announced their new H4 Multi-charger. Inside its aluminum case is an easy to read backlit display and four high powered computer controlled outputs. Some of the specs and features include- * All four outputs capable of 120 watts of charging power (up to 8 amps) * Outputs can be paired (mono’ed) for [...]
