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We all spend a lot of time drooling over the latest, greatest, and most awesome gear on the market. But the reality is that we don’t always need the highest techiest stuff. The basics are usually enough for most people. Venom Group has a new charger for those that just need the basics. The Sport Charge is an AC powered, [...]
LRP is known for developing great new technologies. The new Pulsar Touch Competition charger is no exception, it is capable of everything you’d expect of a modern charger, plus a ton more. It’ll do 1-4 cell LiPos and LiFes plus 1-8 cell NiMHs and NiCds at up to 12 amps, along with an automatic cycling mode for all battery types, [...]
Are you one of those guys that always has more chargers on your pit table than everybody else? (*cough*) Wouldn’t life be simpler if you could just pack along one charger that would charge multiple batteries? I think so. Lucky for us sane people Kershaw Designs is now selling a charger that does just that. The Thunder T6 Multi four [...]
HUDY has a new collection of POLs for heavy duty applications. Their silicone-based Super Differential Grease is made for high-performance and heavy-duty ball differentials and thrust bearings. They say that it will stand up to high temperatures and will improve diff reliability. They are also offering standard, extra, and premium bearing greases that are synthetic based with various additives that [...]
Team Orion is going to be distributing the new Hype Powerhouse X20 LCD power supply. The X20 features adjustable volt/amp output with maximums of 15V and 20A of power available. The LCD screen tells you exactly how much the X20 is putting out. The power outputs are gold-plated 4mm banana plugs and they are switched so you can turn the [...]
Hawkers of high-end hardware, HUDY, have put forth for your consumption a brand new starter box for 1/8 scale nitro vehicles. The HUDY Star-Box is a professional grade starter box that features a compact and lightweight design. The starter wheel is spun up by a strong 775 size motor and it can suck electrons from two 7.2v NiMHs and it [...]
Check out Dynamite‘s new glow driver that runs off LiPo power. The LiPo battery is a 1200mAh 1S, which is regulated to 1.5v output, so it should last much longer and provide more heat to the plug than a driver based on NiMH batteries. It also features a dead plug indicator. MSRP for the Dynamite Lipo glow driver with charger [...]
Ever looking for new ways to fill up pit boxes everywhere, Team Hudy has come up with a set of adapters so you can use your Hudy allen wrench tips with power drills. The Hudy Pin Adapters come in two sizes, 3.0mm for smaller tool tips, and 3.5mm for the larger ones. And of course they are made [...]
Now here’s something that will make every electric driver’s life a lot easier. It’s the Ultimate Solder Jig from STL Custom Hobbies. The jig is made to hold most every type of connector firmly for quick and easy soldering. It’s got an adjustable spring clamp and an insert with slots for holding Dean’s Ultra Plugs, Losi EC3, [...]
I am of the firm belief that there is no such thing as too much light. All my home light fixtures have two 100 watt bulbs in them (60 watt limits… pshh… what does UL Labs know… nothing… that’s what), my curtains are opened any time the sun is out, and when I’m at my workbench I wear a super [...]
Do you need a new starter box? Robitronic has a new one if you’re interested. The Robitronic Universal Starter Box is suitable for all the nitro cars and trucks out there. Whether you race sedans or monster trucks, this box should work pretty well for you. It can take it’s power from a pair of NiMHs or LiPos, or a [...]
From: eXtreme standZ Direct Link: eXtreme standZ Product Page When it comes to working on your RC vehicle, there are a few choices that you can make to prop up your ride. I have been in a lot of track pits and I have seen everything from $100 steel stands to a few pieces of wood nailed together. I have been using [...]
