How to tell the difference between TA01 and TA02?
The photos show a TA01. The 02 rear arms are swept backward. The 01 rear arms are not. Also, the…
Category: Tech Tip – Chassis
RC Tech Tip Video: Are PLA 3d printed parts strong enough for RC?
ABS and PLA are the most common desktop FDM printed materials. Most beginners start with PLA because it does not…
Why a bathtub chassis is bad…
See this. The bathtub becomes a trash bin.
Broken chassis deck
When your upper chassis deck is broken and no replacement part is handy, you may consider to 3D print your…
Using stretch film to protect the bottom of the chassis
If you have a low ride height than it is quite easy to get scratches everywhere at the bottom. As…
How I fixed a broken Tamiya WR01 chassis
The photo shows a WR01 chassis. The front gearbox was broken and was disconnected from the frame. Tamiya cars are…
Free tech tips – using large bumper
Pro racers always dislike the idea of large bumper due to concern on weight. For beginners, however, a large bumper…
Free Tech Tips – weight distribution
Due to the fact that most R/C cars have their motor placed closer to the backend of the chassis, the…
Free Tech Tips – ride height and weight
The more components you load on the chassis, the lower ride height you are going to have. A low ride…