HNMC RC Raceway is a popular outdoor RC racing facility located in Herts, United Kingdom. It features several large dirt tracks designed specifically for off-road RC racing. The tracks are maintained regularly and are considered among the best off-road RC tracks in the UK.
Month: December 2022
Tamiya DF01 motor heatsink issue
An RC car motor generates heat as it operates, and if the heat is not dissipated effectively, it can cause the motor to overheat and potentially fail. A heatsink is designed to absorb and dissipate the heat generated by the motor, keeping it at a safe operating temperature and improving its overall performance and lifespan. […]
RC cars on BMX track
See for yourself… BMX tracks are designed for human riders and their bicycles, which have much larger wheels and a different suspension system than RC cars. The jumps and obstacles on a BMX track are designed to be safe for human riders and can be quite challenging for RC cars, which can easily become airborne […]
Pushing a silver can to the limit – 2 x 2S serial connection
See for yourself. Outdoor temp below 0 degree, running 2 X 2S serial connection, stock Mabuchi silver can. Effective voltage is 14.8V. Super fast and cool. No overheat issue at all. Connecting two LiPo batteries in series is a common way to increase the overall voltage of a battery pack. Here are the steps to […]
RC glider flying under extremely cold weather
One of the advantages of RC glider planes is that they are quiet and user-friendly. They are relatively simple to operate, making them a popular choice for beginners. RC glider flying under cold weather (-2 degree): RC glider flying under extremely cold weather (-6 degree):
Can you run an RC car in the snow?
Can RC car run on snow? For stock RC car, not really… This vid tells it all. This DF01 is fitted with monster wheels, modified to run on 3S, 550 motor. Much better performance on slow: This Fighter Buggy RX is fitted with monster wheels at the rear end.
Pushing a stock silver can 540 with 3S under an outdoor temperature of -2C
How To Run RC Cars In Winter… Pushing a stock silver can 540 with 3S under an outdoor temperature of -2C – the motor remains cool and healthy after 7 minutes of runtime. Running on frosted grass. Do note that plastic RC cars are more sensitive to snow and cold weather, that the plastic parts […]
Nitro RC truck running offroad
Feel the noise and the power 🙂 * Credit goes to C Y Ho Nitro RC cars are typically larger and faster than electric-powered RC cars and can reach speeds of over 70 mph. The engine in a nitro RC car is a two-stroke engine, similar to those found in small gas-powered lawn equipment. It […]