Category: Tech Tips

2S lipo cannot take charge

  A 7.4V 2S LiPo battery consists of two 3.7V cells connected in series. If…

BT01 modular gearbox

One very good thing about the BT01 gearbox module is that you can test fit…

Tamiya TA02 pinion alignment

As you can see from the photo, the TA02 pinion positioning along the motor shaft…

Tamiya BT01 front bumper

The BT01 front bumper has a large gap, and structurally this will give room for…

ESC Wire Oxidization – What It Is and Why It Matters

If you’ve been in the RC hobby for a while, you’ve probably seen it—wires on…

Optimal and max prop size for 720/820 coreless motors

The 720 motor is usually faster but has less torque than the 820. That means…

Differential thrust RC plane prop spinning and weight balance configuration template

On a standard glider RC plane (the Lidi glider) that has twin motors mounted on…

RC glider stall to spin, and other issues

When a differential thrust control foam glider has the motor props spinning in the wrong…

One way to crash the TC01 front diff

The front body post is secured via one screw installed upside down. If this is…

IDR vs FDR

Gear ratio is a fundamental concept in RC car performance, balancing acceleration, speed, and torque.…