Category: Tech Tips

When comparing, say, a 22-tooth pinion to a “larger” 24-tooth pinion with the same motor (therefore same torque) and spur gear, the 22-tooth pinion will put more stress on the spur gear. This is because a smaller pinion has a smaller radius, and for the same amount of motor torque, a smaller radius creates higher […]

When you use a third party pinion over 24T, there is a chance the stock gearbox cover will block part of the pinion making it very difficult to fit. You will need to file away some of the plastic over there as shown in the photos: If the pinion still doesn’t fit in properly, you […]

Your RC car is likely flipping when cornering due to a combination of physics and setup issues. One of the most common causes is a center of gravity that is too high. If heavy components like the battery, motor, or electronics are mounted high on the chassis, weight shifts dramatically to the outside wheels during […]

There’s something deeply satisfying about opening up a brand new RC kit, often a Tamiya, and seeing that little silver can sitting in the bag. That’s the 540 motor. It’s been the standard for 1/10 scale cars for decades, and for good reason—it’s simple, cheap, and tough as nails. But once you look past the […]

The angle of the horizontal stabilizer, often referred to as stabilizer incidence or tail incidence, is one of the primary controls for pitch in an RC glider, and its effect on a climb is directly linked to the aircraft’s trim speed. The core principle is that the stabilizer angle determines the speed at which the […]

If you have spent any time in the RC hobby over the past few years, you have probably noticed a quiet revolution happening under the hoods of high-performance RC cars. The standard brushed servo motors that served the hobby faithfully for decades are increasingly being replaced by brushless servos. This is not merely marketing hype—it […]

If you have spent any time in the RC hobby, you will have noticed that carbon fibre parts are everywhere. Chassis plates, shock towers, suspension arms, battery straps—if there is a part that can be made from carbon, someone has made it. Walk into any hobby shop or browse an online RC store, and the […]

Short answer: In theory Yes, practically No. If you are diving into the world of RC gliders and looking for a budget-friendly way to get wings on your build, cardboard is an option that sparks plenty of debate in the hobbyist community. Let me walk you through what works, what does not, and how to […]

No, the Kyosho Fazer MK2 is not a clone of the Tamiya TT-02. While both are 1/10 scale, four-wheel drive, shaft-driven on-road cars that serve a similar purpose in the hobby, they are fundamentally different platforms designed with different philosophies. The Fazer MK2 is Kyosho’s original design and a direct competitor to the TT-02, not […]

When comparing a brushed RC boat to a brushless RC boat where both are powered by a 3S LiPo battery, the differences in motor technology lead to vastly different experiences on the water, even though the voltage input is the same. In terms of speed and power, a brushless motor is the clear winner. The […]