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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…

Flying High: A Beginner’s Guide to RC Helicopters and RC Planes

Welcome to the exhilarating world of radio-controlled (RC) aviation! Whether you're an aspiring pilot or…

Front steering issue with the Tamiya WT01

This is a known issue with the Tamiya WT01 - when you oversteer the dog…

Techtip: Vintage Tamiya Frog front steering issues

With the hex adapter for the Frog, there is significant room for play. Very careful…

The Voltage Question: Is It OK to Run 3S Lipo on a Stock Brushed Motor?

If you hang around the RC hobby long enough, you’ll eventually hear the old wives’…

Techtip: Tamiya Avante / Egress original versions wheel adapters

The Tamiya original Avante/Egress wheel adapters do not use pin to secure the hex. There…

Losi 1/4 RC bike

LOSI 1/4 Promoto-MX Motorcycle RTR, FXR LOS06000T1 #0110728 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQkjwK6Vc38  

Grease on spur gear

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