In the world of radio-controlled models, the servo is the muscle that translates your inputs into motion. Whether you’re steering a buggy, moving control surfaces on an aircraft, or handling gear shifts on a crawler, choosing the right servo torque is critical. One common question that comes up is: when… Continue reading
Some modern ESCs can combine the best of both worlds by starting the motor sensored and switching to sensorless at higher speeds. The Castle Creations Mamba X / Monster X with hybrid firmware is an example – it offers the so called Smartsense technology feature. If you’ve been debating between… Continue reading
If you’ve ever shopped for RC servos, you probably noticed that Futaba servos sit at the higher end of the price spectrum. At first glance, it can feel like you’re paying way more just for a name—but there’s actually a lot that goes into it. For starters, Futaba has a… Continue reading
Hard casing lipos would NOT fit into many of the Tamiya cars. Chassis like TA01, TL01 …etc will NOT be able to accomodate hard casing packs. No workaround without extensive filing and plastic removal. TL01: TA02: Even new car like this BT01 will not be able to take a hard… Continue reading
The primary difference between LiPo charge mode and LiPo balance mode lies in how the charger manages the voltage across the individual cells in the battery pack during charging. In LiPo charge mode, the charger charges the entire battery pack to the target voltage (usually 4.2V per cell) without paying… Continue reading
A 7.4V 2S LiPo battery consists of two 3.7V cells connected in series. If one cell is unable to take charge and rapidly drops to zero voltage after charging, it is likely due to severe damage or internal failure. One of the most common reasons for this issue is… Continue reading
If you’ve been in the RC hobby for a while, you’ve probably seen it—wires on your ESC or motor that don’t look as shiny as they used to. Instead of bright copper, the strands might look dull, darkened, or even greenish. That’s oxidization, and while it might seem minor, it… Continue reading
