RCPRESS vid: FF03 offroad conversion

This Tamiya FF03 has been converted to offroad. Converting an on-road RC car to an off-road setup involves several modifications to adapt the vehicle for rougher terrain. The top 3 steps are: 1, Swap out the on-road tires for off-road tires with a more aggressive tread pattern. Off-road tires typically… Continue reading

RCPRESS tech vid: using tachometer to measure RC car wheel speed

A tachometer is a device for indicating the rotary speed of a rotating shaft. It can measure the working speed of a motor in revolutions per minute. The test button is for generating a laser beam to the reflective label on the rotating element. The reflective label must be secured… Continue reading

RCPRESS techtip: why Tamiya cars are so easy to break…

One reason why Tamiya cars are so easy to break is because they are using ABS as the primary material on parts are that frequently seeing stress, and that the holes for screws/axles/shafts are often very close to the edge. This steering knuckle of the Blazing Star is an example…. Continue reading