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Category: Tech Tips

Tamiya Falcon RE RE
Offroad, Tech Tip - Chassis

Tamiya Falcon RE RE

ycthkSeptember 9, 2026September 9, 2026

It is confirmed that the Falcon has a RE RE coming out in Nov 2026. The structural problem with the…

TT01E spur gear damage due to the use of improper screws
Tech Tip - Drive Train, Tech Tips

TT01E spur gear damage due to the use of improper screws

ycthkAugust 27, 2026August 27, 2026

On a TT01E, there are two screws which attach the upper deck to the gearbox cover. If the screws are…

Using high performance 380 class motor on a 1/10
Articles, Tech Tip - Motor

Using high performance 380 class motor on a 1/10

ycthkJuly 30, 2026July 30, 2026

This 1/10 onroad car is equipped with a Hobbywing Xerun 2848 BL motor. Using a 380-class brushless motor in a…

New Tamiya Frog front steering mod
Tech Tip - Steering, Tech Tips

New Tamiya Frog front steering mod

ycthkJuly 23, 2026July 26, 2026

Servo at the forefront. This mod has additional front dampers:

TT02 motor pinion chart
Tech Tip - Drive Train, Tech Tip - Motor

TT02 motor pinion chart

ycthkJuly 21, 2026July 22, 2026

Just for your convenience…. TT01 max spur is 61T. So if you have the largest spur, the max pinion would…

Tamiya Hotshot series range of pinion
Tech Tip - Drive Train, Tech Tip - Motor

Tamiya Hotshot series range of pinion

ycthkJuly 19, 2026July 23, 2026

According to the official manual, you can use either 13T or 15T pinion on a stock Hotshot/Super Hotshot. 13T pinion:…

Can you use TT02 front upright / turn knuckle on TT01?
Tech Tip - Arms, Hubs, Shaft...etc, Tech Tip - Steering

Can you use TT02 front upright / turn knuckle on TT01?

ycthkJuly 10, 2026

The answer is yes, with some shimming. See for yourself:

Why You Should Never Block the Auxiliary Port on Your Brushed 540 Motor
Articles, Tech Tip - Motor

Why You Should Never Block the Auxiliary Port on Your Brushed 540 Motor

ycthkJuly 10, 2026

Let’s be honest: in the world of RC, we spend a lot of time obsessing over speed. We agonize over…

Going Against the Grain: Why Turn Your Tamiya TT-02 into a FWD Monster?
Articles, Tech Tip - Drive Train

Going Against the Grain: Why Turn Your Tamiya TT-02 into a FWD Monster?

ycthkJune 2, 2026

Let’s be honest — when most of us think of the Tamiya TT-02 chassis, we think of shaft-driven 4WD touring…

Sensorless BL motor spin direction
Tech Tip - Motor

Sensorless BL motor spin direction

ycthkMay 29, 2026May 29, 2026

To reverse the spin direction of a sensorless brushless motor with three wires colored red, blue, and black, you simply…

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