Category: Tech Tips

RC plane control modes

In RC planes, the different flight modes—Beginner, Mid (Intermediate), and Expert—are designed to match the…

Can 3D print provide the necessary tolerances for shaft and hole in RC?

Yes, in theory 3D printing can achieve bilateral tolerances for shafts and holes in RC…

Manta Ray motor mounting

This is the back cover of the alloy mount: Note that there is a rather…

CNC machining for RC

CNC machining is valuable for producing certain RC car parts due to its precision, versatility,…

Tamiya plastic and screw

There are ISO guidelines for screw and screw hole tolerances and fits, primarily covered in…

Holes and shafts tolerance…

The ISO guidelines for holes and shafts, specifically within the ISO 286 tolerance system, are…

Why high quality ball bearings are way more expensive than the cheap ones

High quality ball bearings are manufactured based on selective assembly. Selective assembly increases the cost…

Outrunner motor

An outrunner motor is the most common type of brushless motor found in RC planes.…

RC plane battery connection

On older RC planes you may find battery connectors like what are shown in the…

New kids on the block

In recent years, the remote control (RC) car market has seen several new brands emerge,…