Having issues with your RC car’s steering is frustrating, but the problem is usually something simple. This guide will walk through the top 10 most common reasons the steering fails on RC cars and practical tips to diagnose and fix them. Key Takeaways Table Reason How to Fix Dead transmitter batteries Replace batteries in transmitter … Read more
Key Takeaways Introduction The pinion gear is a key component in RC vehicles that meshes with the spur gear to transfer power from the motor to the wheels. Selecting the proper pinion size for your vehicle and motor setup impacts important performance characteristics like speed, acceleration, torque, and drivetrain efficiency. The needs of your driving … Read more
In RC vehicles, changing differential fluid weight and viscosity dramatically impacts handling and acceleration. Properly tuning front, center, and rear differentials provides maximum control and traction for racing applications. This guide covers how differential fluids work and how to optimize configurations for any track. Key Takeaways on RC Differential Fluids Differential tuning allows customizing power … Read more
RC vehicles come equipped with three differentials, typically one at the front, center, and rear. This means that the RC vehicle is a four-wheel drive and can transmit power to all four tires. The internal workings of the differentials are bevel gear types, known as spider gears, that allow power to be transmitted as needed. … Read more
Introduction: Purpose: When buying an RC car, it’s important to consider the purpose for which you will be using the car. The purpose of the car will determine the type of car you need to buy. Level of Realism: RC cars come in different styles, each with its own unique features and capabilities. It is … Read more
How To Set Proper Steering Servo Endpoints: Setting proper steering servo endpoints is an important part of maintaining and optimizing the performance of your radio control vehicle. Improper endpoints can affect the handling and responsiveness of the steering, which can make the vehicle difficult to control and may even cause accidents. In this post, we’ll … Read more
Can You Drive Nitro RC Cars In The Rain? This article is about whether you can drive a nitro RC car in the rain or not. It covers some tips on how to avoid having your RC car get wet and what to do if it does get wet. What is a nitro RC car? … Read more
What is a Pinion Gear The smaller gear of a pair of meshed gears is called the pinion gear. In a radio controlled model, the spur gear is almost always on the shaft of the motor or engine. What is a Spur Gear The Spur gear is the larger of a pair of meshed gears … Read more