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Tech Know-How: Motor Timing Explained
If you have a sensored brushless power system, you’ve probably noticed timing marks on the end of the motor’s can. They indicate a range of stator/sensor timing that adjusts how...
Tech Know-How: Motor Timing Explained
If you have a sensored brushless power system, you’ve probably noticed timing marks on the end of the motor’s can. They indicate a range of stator/sensor timing that adjusts how the motor’s RPM builds throughout its powerband, and you can...
Read MoreHow To Build, Tune, and Maintain Gear Different...
Gear differentials have been the norm in 1/8-scale cars for quite a while, but it has only been since the release of short course trucks that they’ve found their way...
How To Build, Tune, and Maintain Gear Differentials
Gear differentials have been the norm in 1/8-scale cars for quite a while, but it has only been since the release of short course trucks that they’ve found their way...
Read MoreHow to properly transport, care for, and store ...
When they first arrived on the scene, LiPo batteries were shrouded in mystery. The technology was new, and the industry’s experience was limited. Initially, hobbyists were somewhat confused by...
How to properly transport, care for, and store your ...
When they first arrived on the scene, LiPo batteries were shrouded in mystery. The technology was new, and the industry’s experience was limited. Initially, hobbyists were somewhat confused by...
Read MoreHow To: Remove Anodizing From Aluminum Parts
An easy way to change up the look of your vehicle Many RC cars these days are identifiable by their anodized aluminum parts. For instance, HPI almost always uses purple...
How To: Remove Anodizing From Aluminum Parts
An easy way to change up the look of your vehicle Many RC cars these days are identifiable by their anodized aluminum parts. For instance, HPI almost always uses purple...
Read MoreHow To: Boost the Strength of Plastic Parts
Many of the plastic parts that make up RC vehicles, especially suspension parts, are made of nylon or a plastic formulation that includes nylon. Nylon is “hygroscopic,” which means it...
How To: Boost the Strength of Plastic Parts
Many of the plastic parts that make up RC vehicles, especially suspension parts, are made of nylon or a plastic formulation that includes nylon. Nylon is “hygroscopic,” which means it...
Read MoreTech Tip – How To Set Gear Mesh [VIDEO]
Ever been out at the park or up on the drivers stand and realize your gear mesh is set wrong? Here’s a quick way to set it and forget it...
Tech Tip – How To Set Gear Mesh [VIDEO]
Ever been out at the park or up on the drivers stand and realize your gear mesh is set wrong? Here’s a quick way to set it and forget it...
Read MoreMake-It Monday: Easy DIY Tool Stand
A few holes drilled in a piece of 2X4 are all you need to make a quick-and-dirty stand for your hex drivers and screw drivers, but if you want something...
Make-It Monday: Easy DIY Tool Stand
A few holes drilled in a piece of 2X4 are all you need to make a quick-and-dirty stand for your hex drivers and screw drivers, but if you want something...
Read MorePit Tip: Bottom Out
I paint some Liquid Paper on the bottom of my short course chassis before I run my truck. This allows me to see if the truck is bottoming out over...
Pit Tip: Bottom Out
I paint some Liquid Paper on the bottom of my short course chassis before I run my truck. This allows me to see if the truck is bottoming out over...
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