TT02 diff gear directions
When installing the diff units on TT02, make sure both the front and back units are of the same direction…
Standard battery pack size
Standard size 7.2V (or 7.4V with casing) for RC cars should have this dimension: 137mm (Length), 47.5mm (Width), 24mm (Height).…
The importance of motor and ESC cooling
There is a misconception that a standard 540 power is not powerful enough to be hot. This is not true.…
Tamiya DF01 chassis
The Manta Ray was the first to carry chassis designation of DF01. Blazing star shares the exact same chassis. The…
Tamiya step screw problems
Tamiya cars have step screws attached to the plastic parts and they are very easy to fall off. So are…
FPV for RC
This is a typical FPV camera and video sender running at 5.8Ghz. The sender needs a small heatsink. The entire…
Brushed motors: 560 VS 550
The photo shows a 560 VS 550. The 560 is even longer. It produces even higher torque. However, it requires…
Tamiya Twin Detonator/Wild Dagger running on grassland
A Tamiya Twin Detonator with standard 540 motors and upgraded shocks. 2S lipo. In my opinion 550 motors should be…
TL01 based truck 4WD to FWD conversion
This TL01 based truck was converted to FWD simply by removing the rear dog bone shafts. The truck runs just…
Upgrading a vintage Nikko Super Fox 4WD
Upgrading a vintage Nikko Super Fox 4WD with modern electronics. Need a small servo, a 2.4g receiver and a brushed…