Hello RC Soup readers. This is just one of those important basic pit tips that many of us may forget about, the proper disposal of Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries. We all use them, we all watch them carefully for signs of damage/swelling. Even with the advances of today’s battery technology, they are still an inherent […]
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Proper Disposal of Lithium Polymer (LiPo) Batteries
September 8th, 2012 
Jim 
Posted in Misc, Pit Tips 
Tags: batteries, battery disposal, lipo, lithium polymer, rc, Thunderpower RC 
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Duratrax Releases the Onyx 150 AC/DC Balancing LiPo Charger
August 3rd, 2012 Matt The Duratrax Onyx 150 AC/DC Balancing LiPo Charger was designed for the modeler looking for budget-friendly, balanced charging for 1-3S LiPo packs. A tiny built-in power supply makes it easy to take along. Once the Onyx 150 is plugged in, all the modeler needs to do is hook up a pack and set the charge […]
Reedy 4100mAh 65C Competition 7.4V Shorty LiPo Battery
June 30th, 2012 Kevin Reedy’s 4100mAh 65C Shorty LiPo is intended solely for racers! Its compact size allows racers to optimize their setups by altering their vehicle’s weight distribution. And its reduced weight means more acceleration and improved jumping ability. Winning race setups are a combination of handling and power. A 65C rating and a 4100mAh capacity means that […]
Thunder T6 Battery Charger Hands On
May 28th, 2012 Matt These days I’m running a lot of classes at the track every week. Personally, I’m running 2wd SCT, 4wd SCT, and 1/8th E Buggy. I also bring my two sons to the track, who are each running a 2wd SCT. My E Buggy uses 2-2cell Lipos, and each of the other trucks just use one […]
Posted in Product Reviews Tags: balancing, charger, Hobbypartz, lipo, T6 charger, Thunder 1 Comment »
New! MaxAmps.com Internal Plug packs
April 28th, 2012 Kevin MaxAmps.com announces the new “internal plug” option for the Race Edition 6500 7.4v 150c and the 5450 7.4v 120c LiPo packs. These packs offer the best of both worlds. You get the lower resistance and higher performance of a single connection between the speed control and the battery along with the clean look of built […]
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New Venom Volt Check LiPOs! Built in Voltmeter!
April 8th, 2012 Kevin Venom proves, once again, their leadership in cutting-edge battery technology with the hobby’s first batteries with integrated voltmeter. With a simple press of a button, a series of LED lights will clearly indicate your charge status. Available in a 7.4V configuration for use in most RTR 1/10th scale vehicles, and a 14.8V configuration for most […]
Venom 25C 2S 10000mAh 7.4V LiPO
April 8th, 2012 Kevin Venom proudly announces the addition of their new 7.4V 25C 10,000mAh LiPO. This pack is the perfect combination of proven Venom power and extended run-time. The 25C 2S configuration comes pre-wired with heavy-duty 12AWG wire leads, the Venom Universal Plug System, a JST XH style balance connector and of course, Venom’s Lifetime Battery Replacement Plan. […]
Venom’s new 20C 2S 8000mAh 7.4V Hard Case LiPO
February 16th, 2012 Kevin Venom is proud to announce the release of their highest capacity hard case battery yet. They took their ever popular 20C 8000mAh 7.4V LiPO and put it into a durable plastic case to protect it from the rigors of off-road vehicles. Not only does this 20C 2S 8000mAh 7.4V Hard Case LiPO offer long run […]
Project Overkill: RJ Speed Digger
December 19th, 2011 Kevin Recently I acquired a gently used Castle Creations CM36 9,000KV motor. This is the fastest 1/10 motor Castle makes. I looked at their site regarding this motor (they have a specific page for it HERE). From there you will find your way to an advisory page where it states to NEVER use this in a […]
Venom releases new Low Voltage Monitor
October 20th, 2011 Kevin Venom’s new Low Voltage Monitor is designed for quick and easy voltage checking on your 2S-8S LiPO batteries. This monitor provides easy-to-read visual readout and an audible alarm if one or more cells within the pack gets too low. The audible alarm is factory set at 3.3V, although is adjustable between 2.7-3.8V. Just plug the […]
