Category: Tech Tips

Can you swap around TX and RX crystals?

If you are still using AM radio, can you swap around TX and RX crystals?…

How to tell if a motor is for 1:8?

A 1:8 motor looks like a 550 in size. However, with closer inspection you can…

PVC cement (pipe glue) good for tire gluing?

Is the PVC cement (those for gluing PVC water pipes) good for gluing tires? The…

Wheel getting too tight after securing it with a wheel nut

Ever come across a situation where the wheel is getting difficult to spin after tightening…

3d print cooling fan mounts

This is a 3D printed cooling fan mount for the Tamiya TBLE 02S ESC. https://upgradeparts.com/2020/06/29/esc-cooling-fan-mount-for-tble-02s/…

Broken chassis deck

When your upper chassis deck is broken and no replacement part is handy, you may…

TT02 gearbox shimming

Replacing every single plastic parts with hopups can certainly solve your problem. However, the fun…

Kv rating chart

There is still confusion RE motor KV rating. I am enclosing a sample chart for…

Using stretch film to protect the bottom of the chassis

If you have a low ride height than it is quite easy to get scratches…