Book updated May 2025.
Practical Offroad RC Car Upgrade & Maintenance has been developed from the ground up for beginners who know little about electric power RC technology. It gives an introduction to the mainstream offroad EP architectures. The primary goal is to explain various RC technical concepts and essential DIY upgrade & maintenance techniques in very simple language. Modern features such as 2.4G radio, Lipo batteries and brushless systems are covered in addition to the more traditional RC terminologies, techniques and technologies.
This book primarily covers hobby-grade electric offroad RC cars. Information presented is intended for beginners and intermediate racers who want to upgrade their RC cars cost effectively for racing, jumping and bashing. 3Racing and Tamiya kits are used extensively for demonstration.
We believe that this book and its support materials have everything you need for an informative, interesting, challenging and entertaining offroad RC experience.
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Book updated May 2025. This training book has been developed from the ground up for beginners who know little about electric power RC technology. As part of our RC Technology Self-Paced Training Series, this book gives an introduction to OFFROAD EP Buggy/Truggy/Truck architecture. The primary goal of this book is to explain the various electric powered RC technical concepts (including brushed and brushless power as well as AM and 2.4G radio) in very simple language. A systematic troubleshooting guide is also included. We believe that this book and its support materials have everything you need for an informative, interesting, challenging and entertaining RC educational experience.
This book focuses on Tamiya DF01 upgrade and maintenance.