Category: Tech Tips

Can small lightweight RC plane fly under strong wind?

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Small 7.4V motor for RC glider

This kind of small RC plane motor (N20) is 2S capable and is very powerful…

Smaller RC plane and gyro

Smaller RC Planes are more sensitive to wind and turbulence due to low mass. They…

Metal gears always noisier?

Yes, metal RC car gears are generally SLIGHTLY noisier than plastic gears, although this is…

Real motor oil on RC car gears?

Real motor oil is designed for fluid film lubrication in car engines at high temperatures.…

Gear lapping

To lap RC car gears (i.e., smooth out the gear mesh by controlled wear), you…

Vaseline as grease?

Applying Vaseline (petroleum jelly) to an RC car gearbox is not recommended, and here’s why:…

Using low cost onroad tires

Low cost rubber tires for onroad racing is now widely available on the internet. You…

The optimal pinion and spur combination (featuring Tamiya BT01)

Chasing the Sweet Spot: Pinion and Spur Gear Combinations in RC Ask ten RC hobbyists…

Pinion and spur pitch mismatch

For the Tamiya BT01, this is the max (36T pinion, 55T spur): If there is…