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Spektrum Smart Powerstage Surface Bundle Features
- The perfect bundle for ARRMA® BLX GROMs
- Charger, power supply, and battery all in one package
- Smart discharge allows battery to discharge to a safe voltage automatically
- Fast 65-watt USB power delivery
- Powerful 30C continuous discharge rating to deliver maximum performance and longevity
- One-piece adapter with Smart connectivity
Overview
The Spektrum Smart Powerstage Bundle is a complete, ready-to-use charging solution combined with a high-performance 1300mAh 3S LiPo battery, specifically designed for RC enthusiasts who demand convenience, reliability and smart technology integration. This bundle brings together everything you need to get your RC car UK setup powered and charged properly, making it an ideal choice for anyone operating small-scale RC vehicles, whether you're a seasoned hobbyist or discovering the world of RC for the first time. The inclusion of Spektrum's intelligent Smart technology means the battery and charger communicate automatically, removing the guesswork from charging parameters and battery management.
What makes this bundle exceptional is the integration of three crucial components: the 1300mAh 11.1V 3S LiPo battery with 30C continuous discharge rating, the S100 100W Smart charger, a 65W USB power supply, and a convenient one-piece adapter with Smart connectivity. This is a complete ecosystem designed to simplify your RC experience. Rather than purchasing separate components and trying to determine compatibility, the Smart Powerstage Bundle arrives as a tested, verified system where every element works in perfect harmony. The battery's integrated microchip stores and transmits vast amounts of data about its health, condition and history, whilst the charger automatically recognises and optimises charging parameters based on this information.
The perfect choice for ready to run RC cars and compact RC vehicles, the Smart Powerstage Bundle eliminates the need for manual configuration whilst maintaining the flexibility to customise settings when you want to. Whether you're powering an ARRMA BLX GROM or similar compact RC platform, this bundle delivers the performance and intelligent management you need for extended play sessions and long-term battery reliability.
Key Features
- Integrated Smart Technology — The battery's built-in microchip automatically communicates with the Spektrum Smart charger, uploading unique parameters and battery health information so charging preferences are set automatically without any manual configuration required, saving you time and eliminating charging errors.
- 30C Continuous Discharge Rating — This powerful discharge rating delivers maximum performance and longevity for your RC vehicle, ensuring consistent power delivery during demanding use whilst maintaining the structural integrity and lifespan of the battery pack.
- 1300mAh Capacity — Specifically calibrated for small-scale RC vehicles and micro RC cars, this capacity provides sufficient runtime for extended play sessions without excessive weight penalties that would compromise handling and responsiveness.
- 11.1V 3S Configuration — Three cells in series provide the optimal voltage for small-scale RC applications, delivering adequate power without requiring complex charging infrastructure or specialist equipment.
- IC2 Connector with EC2 Compatibility — The modern IC2 output connector is fully compatible with older devices equipped with robust EC2 connectors, allowing flexible integration with a range of RC platforms and ensuring your investment remains compatible with various systems.
- Smart Data Logging — The integrated memory microchip stores comprehensive data including battery brand, type, capacity, C rating, individual cell voltages, battery temperature, and complete charge/discharge cycle history, allowing you to monitor battery condition over time.
- Error Monitoring System — Spektrum Smart G2 LiPo batteries maintain a detailed error log tracking overheating incidents, over-discharge conditions and overcharging events, providing crucial diagnostic information to ensure your battery remains in optimal condition.
- Customisable Charge Rates — Although automatic charging is the default, you can customise charge rates for individual batteries, and the charger remembers your settings for next time, allowing experienced users to optimise charging speed when the battery supports faster rates.
- Complete Bundle Package — Rather than purchasing components separately, this bundle includes the battery, 100W S100 Smart charger, 65W USB power supply and adapter in one coordinated package, ensuring full compatibility and eliminating compatibility concerns.
- Fast 65-Watt USB Power Delivery — The included power supply provides powerful, efficient USB-C charging that powers the S100 charger, enabling rapid top-ups between sessions without requiring additional infrastructure or outlet adapters.
- One-Piece Adapter Design — The integrated adapter maintains Smart connectivity whilst providing convenient connection between the charger and power supply, eliminating compatibility issues and reducing the number of separate components you need to manage.
- Smart Discharge Functionality — The system automatically discharges the battery to a safe storage voltage when not in use, protecting your battery from over-discharge damage and extending overall pack lifespan significantly.
- Factory Assembly Quality — Every Smart LiPo battery is factory assembled with precision engineering and quality control standards, ensuring reliable performance and consistent discharge characteristics throughout the battery's operational life.
Technical Performance
The Spektrum Smart Powerstage Bundle represents a significant advance in RC battery technology and charging convenience for the UK RC market. The 1300mAh capacity is precisely engineered for small-scale RC cars and compact vehicles where weight and packaging constraints are critical. The 11.1V nominal voltage from the 3S cell configuration delivers the optimal balance between power output and battery stress for these applications. The 30C continuous discharge rating means you can draw up to 39 amps peak current (1300mAh × 30C), providing responsive acceleration and consistent power delivery throughout the discharge cycle without voltage sag that would compromise vehicle performance. The battery maintains stable voltage delivery even during high-demand manoeuvres, which is essential for precise vehicle control and maintaining traction in competitive or casual RC environments. The LiPo chemistry delivers superior energy density compared to older NiMH battery technology, meaning more power in a lighter package—critical for maintaining the performance characteristics of small RC vehicles. The integrated Smart microchip uses advanced algorithms to monitor cell voltage, temperature and current draw in real time, protecting the battery from damage conditions whilst communicating this data to the charger for optimised charge profiles. The S100 charger that forms the core of this bundle delivers professional-grade charging management with automatic cell balancing and temperature monitoring, whilst the 65W USB power supply provides sufficient power for rapid charging cycles. The one-piece adapter maintains Smart data connectivity throughout the charging process, ensuring no performance data is lost. Build quality throughout the bundle reflects Spektrum's heritage in precision RC electronics—all components are manufactured to exacting standards with multiple safety systems and quality control checkpoints.
What's in the Box
- Spektrum 1300mAh 11.1V 3S 30C Smart LiPo Battery with IC2 connector
- Spektrum S100 100W Smart Charger
- 65W USB power supply
- One-piece adapter with Smart connectivity
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the Spektrum Smart Powerstage Bundle suitable for beginners to RC? — Absolutely, this bundle is ideal for beginners because the Smart technology removes the complexity of manual charging configuration entirely. Simply connect the battery to the charger and the system automatically recognises the battery's specifications and applies the correct charging parameters. You'll never need to adjust settings unless you want to. The complete bundle approach also eliminates the confusion of purchasing separate components and worrying about compatibility.
- What battery does this bundle provide? — The bundle includes a Spektrum 1300mAh 11.1V (3S) 30C Smart LiPo battery with IC2 connector. This 3S configuration (three cells in series) provides 11.1V nominal voltage and is specifically suited for small-scale RC cars and micro RC vehicles. The 1300mAh capacity delivers adequate runtime for extended play sessions whilst maintaining optimal weight balance for your vehicle.
- What makes Spektrum Smart batteries different from standard LiPo batteries? — Spektrum Smart batteries integrate an advanced memory microchip that stores and transmits comprehensive battery data including capacity, C rating, charge/discharge history, temperature records and individual cell voltages. When connected to a Spektrum Smart charger, this data uploads automatically so the charger applies optimised charging parameters specific to that particular battery without any manual input. Standard LiPo batteries require you to manually configure voltage, capacity and discharge rate settings. Additionally, Smart G2 batteries maintain error logs tracking overheating, over-discharge and overcharging incidents, helping you identify potential issues before they damage the battery.
- What is the IC2 connector and why does compatibility with EC2 matter? — The IC2 is Spektrum's next-generation output connector featured on modern Smart batteries and chargers. It's smaller and more refined than previous generations. The crucial advantage is that IC2 connectors are fully compatible with older RC devices equipped with robust EC2 connectors, meaning you can use this battery with RC systems you may already own without requiring an adapter or compatibility kit. This forward/backward compatibility future-proofs your investment.
- Can I customise the charge rate for this battery? — Yes, Spektrum Smart batteries support customisable charge rates, allowing experienced users to adjust charging speed based on the battery's maximum charge rating. The charger remembers your settings, so the next time you plug in the battery, it automatically applies your preferred charge rate without requiring reconfiguration. This flexibility allows you to optimise your workflow—charging more slowly for careful conditioning or faster for quick top-ups between sessions.
- What is Smart Discharge and why is it beneficial? — Smart Discharge is an automatic function where the battery discharges itself to a safe storage voltage when not in use. Over-discharged LiPo batteries can suffer permanent damage and become unusable. The Smart Discharge feature protects your investment by ensuring the battery never sits in a deeply discharged state, extending overall pack lifespan and maintaining performance characteristics throughout the battery's operational life.
- What safety features does this system include? — The Spektrum Smart Powerstage Bundle integrates multiple safety systems: the S100 charger includes automatic cell balancing to maintain equal voltage across all three cells, temperature monitoring to prevent overheating during charge, and over-discharge protection. The battery's integrated microchip continuously monitors cell voltage, temperature and current draw, shutting down if dangerous conditions are detected. The power supply includes comprehensive overcurrent and thermal protection to prevent damage to the charger.
- What runtime should I expect from the 1300mAh battery? — Runtime depends on your specific RC vehicle, driving style and terrain. Generally, the 1300mAh capacity provides 15-25 minutes of active driving time in typical RC car applications. Aggressive driving or high-speed running will reduce runtime, whilst conservative driving styles will extend it. Many RC hobbyists purchase multiple batteries to enable continuous play sessions with rotating charge cycles.
- Is this bundle compatible with ARRMA BLX GROM vehicles? — Yes, Spektrum specifically recommends the Smart Powerstage Bundle as the perfect choice for ARRMA BLX GROM vehicles. The 1300mAh 3S configuration provides ideal power characteristics for this platform, and the IC2 connector ensures reliable connectivity with GROM electronics.
Why Buy from RC Model Shop?
RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the SPM Smart Powerstage Bundle: 1300mAh 3S 30C LiPo Battery (IC2) today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.
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