Techtip: fixing broken TT02 lower arm
Refer to the example below, the lower arm’s join was broken after a crash. Instead of getting a replacement, you…
RCPRESS techtip: ESC overheat protection
Modern ESCs often come with overheat cutoff – if the temperature reaches a certain point it will just cut off…
Tamiya Grasshopper VS Hornet
The Tamiya Grasshopper is a classic buggy that was first released in 1984. It is a simple and affordable platform…
Techtip: Improving TT02 Turning Radius
Turning radius refers to the smallest circular turn that a car can make when its steering wheel is turned fully…
Techtip: Tamiya Hornet Running and Rear Suspension
The Tamiya Hornet has sort of a 2 link rear suspension mechanism, although it has limited room for some twisting.…
RCPRESS techtip: can a 4WD still run when one dog bone shaft is missing?
This vid shows a TT02 with the front left dog bone shaft fallen off after a crash. It can still…
Accident on the track: when a car hits a bike…
Whether you are the driver involved in the crash or a spectator, it’s essential to stay calm. Emotions can run…
RCPRESS techtip: the wires of a brushless setup
Is there any problem if the BL wires are wrongfully connected? Well, if the middle wire (which is for signalling)…
RCPRESS techtip: rear diff locked on a 4WD buggy
This video shows a Tamiya Blazing Star with the rear diff unit locked. A diff unit allows a RC car’s…
The Jordan Valley RC circuit in Hong kong
The Jordan Valley (JV) Radio-Controlled Model Car Racing Circuit (Circuit A) is probably the best free public circuit for RC…