Whether it’s an RC car, a boat, or even an airplane, there’s one thing that’s always needed to make them go: an engine. It is without a doubt the most important part of any RC vehicle, and the same goes for remote control boats as well. But with so many different types and sizes of … Read more
Choosing the wrong servo for your RC car can lead to a quick replacement when it overheats. But a quality servo can last decades if it’s properly matched up to your car. Determine the physical size, standard, mini, or low-profile. Choose the torque you need based on the size and weight of the car. Heavy, … Read more
RC boats are becoming increasingly popular worldwide. With high speeds, these radio-controlled boats offer a lot of thrill for anyone who wants to try them out. However, achieving your desired speeds and getting your RC boat to work properly requires the right motor size. If you’re wondering how you size an RC boat motor, here’s … Read more
An ESC unit is a crucial component in any RC vehicle, and many situations can cause the ESC to operate improperly or fail altogether. If you fly an RC plane, how can you tell if the problems you are having are ESC related, and what can you do about them? There are many situations where … Read more
The desire to control things remotely has fascinated people for centuries. In 1880, Werner von Siemens, a German engineer, developed the first wire-controlled torpedoes. British engineers developed this into a Radio Controlled, wireless system in 1897. The term channel(s) has two different meanings for the modern RC hobbyist. The first meaning is the frequency with … Read more
When you’re into remote control or RC cars, you likely take maintenance seriously. And one of the things you’re probably looking into is the possibility of your motor burning out. Brushless motors do burn out if they sustain too much heat. Over revving, wiring errors, insufficient cooling and dirt accumulation are all factors that reduce … Read more
Just like tires found on a real car are likely to wobble and need to be repaired at one point throughout their life, so too are RC car tires. Fixing RC tire wobble is different from fixing real car tires so I have looked into what causes RC tire wobble and ways to fix it. … Read more
If you enjoy racing and bashing your RC car on a regular basis, especially on bumpy types of tracks, then your shock absorber will eventually wear out. However, if you choose the right kind of shock oil, it can last much longer. In this article, you will learn everything you need to know about RC … Read more
At some point in your RC hobby, you will be tinkering with the parts under the hood, so to speak! When you become entrenched in the RC car hobby, you are always on a quest to tweak your car’s speed, torque, or other performance aspects. Concerning motors, are RC car motors interchangeable? Can any motor … Read more
Brushless motors are very efficient when it comes to RC cars. But that’s not why you’re here. You’re wondering if your brushless motor is eternal. As a whole, brushless RC motors don’t lose power over time, but current load, bad insulation and corroded bearings can cause a brushless motor to lose power. High RPM’s can … Read more