Category: Tech Tips

RCPRESS Techtip: Jet pump system for RC boat

Below are photos of the Flytec V009. It is based on a Jet pump system.…

RCPRESS techtip: Upgrading a direct drive RC boat with gear reduction

This example FT011 large scale RC boat was powered by a 775 motor. The problem…

Fixing broken RC transmitter On Off switch

If the on/off switch becomes inoperable for whatever reason, you may want to make another…

RCPRESS Techtip: servo sizes for smaller RC boats

Apart from standard size servos, small RC boats may use smaller servos. You primarily care…

RCPRESS techtip: why plastic pinions won’t work EXCEPT….

We have to admit that 380 class motor pinion is indeed a frustratingly tricky situation…

RCPRESS Techtip: motor pinion for the Tamiya DF01

Manta Ray, Blazing Stars and the like all share the same DF01 chassis platform. It…

RCPRESS techtip: can RC car run under rain?

This video shows it all. Generally, if your electronics are water proof and there is…

RCPRESS techtip: a quick way to fix broken ABS arms and other chassis parts

The photo shows a Tamiya TT02 front lower arm with its shaft bent due to…

RCPRESS techtip: why ball joints are better?

The good thing about ball joints in arms and linkages is that upon a crash…

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…