Brushed RC boating on a river
Why would I still use brushed motor on a RC boat? Water tolerance is defintiely one of my main concerns.…
The optimal pinion and spur combination (featuring Tamiya BT01)
Chasing the Sweet Spot: Pinion and Spur Gear Combinations in RC Ask ten RC hobbyists about the “best” pinion and…
Pinion and spur pitch mismatch
For the Tamiya BT01, this is the max (36T pinion, 55T spur): If there is a gear module (mod) or…
Using a large pinion
Using a large pinion gear on an RC car changes the gear ratio, which can significantly affect the vehicle’s performance…
Metal spur vs plastic spur
The choice between metal and plastic spur gears in RC cars depends heavily on performance needs, durability expectations, and driving…
Hard casing Lipo and Tamiyas
Hard casing lipos would NOT fit into many of the Tamiya cars. Chassis like TA01, TL01 …etc will NOT be…
Lipo charge mode VS balanced mode
The primary difference between LiPo charge mode and LiPo balance mode lies in how the charger manages the voltage across…
BT01 FF configuration
One of the BT-01’s coolest features is that you can reconfigure it from MR to FF by simply repositioning parts…
The importance of low CG
In RWD setups, only the rear wheels are driving the car forward. That means the rear tires need to maintain…
Protecting the props on the glider
The props can damage during crash landing. Adding a protective shell can prevent such damage. Any light weight plastic container…