Category: Tech Tip – Drive Train

Durability of 3d print spur gear

This photo shows a 3d printed spur gear (PLA) that has been used for at…

Significant weakness of the Manta Ray drive train

As can be seen from this photo, when the gear box cover cracks (which can…

Grease on spur gear

When should we use grease on the spur gear? When the gears are exposed, grease…

FF03 DIY locked front diff

FF03 DIY locked front diff https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gO0Wbo5ZeBs Locking the differential ensures that both wheels on the…

RC Techtip: Tamiya Frog rear dog bone shaft falling off

The Frog features universal drive shafts in the rear to enhance efficiency and reduce the…

Techtip: DF01 RWD easy modification

One easy way to change your DF01 to RWD is to remove the center shaft…

Techtip: TT02 gear ratio limit

There is a limitation to the gear ratio one can achieve on TT02. As you…

Techtip: settings for 3d print spur gears

If you ever find the need to 3d print spur gears for your Tamiya cars,…

RCPRESS techtip: highest speed you can get with a stock silver can on a TT01

Instant improvement in speed by changing to a 55T spur and a larger pinion to…

DF01 and TA02 gear compatibility

The spur gear of TA02 and DF01 are compatible. The spur gear is part of…