Category: Tech Tip – General
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…
RCPRESS techtip: RC glider prop
When the prop has the letter A on it, it spins to the left in order to push air to…
Tamiya Grasshopper VS Hornet
The Tamiya Grasshopper is a classic buggy that was first released in 1984. It is a simple and affordable platform…
RCPRESS techtip: can RC car run under rain?
This video shows it all. Generally, if your electronics are water proof and there is sufficient ground clearance, a buggy…
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…
Custom modified buggy based on the Tamiya TA chassis
This beauty is a custom modified TA01 built by Mr. Pang Lee (photos taken in Jordan Valley Park, Hong Kong).…
How to get rid of a stripped screw
The easiest thing you can do is to drill the screw until the cap is drilled away.
Tamiya step screw problems
Tamiya cars have step screws attached to the plastic parts and they are very easy to fall off. So are…
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…