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DX5 Rugged TX Orange

Horizon Hobby has presented the new Spektrum DX5 Rugged Orange Special Edition 5-channel surface transmitter compatible with AVC receivers and Smart Technology. This technology ensures that all of your Smart electronics work together receiving information like battery voltage, RPM, RX pack Voltage, and Speed directly on your Spektrum Dashboard app.

The DX5 Rugged TX Orange keeps you aware of every component’s status, boosts your confidence in its capabilities, and makes your entire system more responsive and simple to use.

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Last year Spektrum launched its own Smart Technology LiPo Battery Systems. When a Smart battery is connected to a Smart charger, unique parameters and health of that Smart LiPo battery upload from the Smart memory microchip integrated into the battery. In this video Tom goes in depth into the differences when using a Spektrum Smart Battery vs Using a Non-Smart “Dumb” battery with Spektrum Smart Technology Products.

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DX5C Smart

Spektrum has presented the new DX5C Smart DSMR Transmitter to add AVC and Smart Compatibility to any vehicle thanks to the SR6100AT receiver.

The DX5C Smart is the perfect solution for bashers, boaters and scalers who want a staggering list of advanced features that includes the virtually unlimited possibilities 5-channel control offers.

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Smart S1500 DC Charger

Horizon Hobby has presented the new Spektrum Smart S1500 DC Charger. If you use large batteries that require high charging power, this charger is perfect for you. Compact enough to carry in a pocket or field bag, the S1500 can charge LiPo and NiMH batteries.

The S1500 charger’s improved, extra-precise scroll wheel interface simplifies setup. When used with Spektrum Smart LiPo batteries having IC3 or IC5 connectors.

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Spektrum S120 USB-C Smart Charger

Spektrum, part of the big Horizon Hobby family, keeps expanding its own Smart Technology lineup (that debuted last year). Now it’s the time of the S120 USB-C Smart Charger that features Spektrum Smart Charging technology in a small and simple to use platform. This 20W charger easily charges compatible Spektrum Smart batteries conveniently from almost any USB power source. When a Smart battery is connected, the S120 immediately detects the battery information and automatically begins to charge. Spektrum Smart charging is designed to be safe, intuitive and convenient.

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Spektrum: Smart Technology LiPo Battery Lineup is growing

Spektrum is expanding its own Smart Technology LiPo Battery Lineup that debuted last year. When a Smart battery is connected to a Spektrum Smart charger, unique parameters and health of that Smart LiPo battery upload from the Smart memory microchip integrated into the battery.

Through the charger, you can view and set preferences, such as charge rates, so that all you have to do to charge the pack every time is press the charger “Start” button. Smart technology takes care of the rest.

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Spektrum DX5 Rugged

Horizon Hobby presented the new Spektrum DX5 Rugged radio control. This new 5-channel radio is designed for all uses: off-road, on-road and boats. Among the software features we find different options dedicated to scalers and crawlers, such as adjustments for models with four-wheel steering and MOA (Motor on Axle).

Inspired by the ergonomical Spektrum DX5 Pro and DX5C transmitters, the water-resistant chassis offers protection against minor splashes. It has a large LCD screen, a more precise steering wheel, DSMR transmission technology and telemetry functions.

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