The choice of a Scaler/Crawler motor can be a difficult one for even the most experienced modeller, especially since this category of...

If you are looking for a RC car electric motor, you may have wondered about the differences between the increasingly popular 2-pole and...

It is quite common among the scaler/crawler enthusiasts to tilt the shocks to increase the suspension travel. In this talk we provide a...

Whenever you need to replace the pinion or spur gear, you first need to know which module or DP your RC car allows, which are two...

In this article we discuss the main features of a LiPo battery: Voltage, Capacity, C of discharge and charge, number of Series and...

An Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) is a device used to electronically modulate the speed of an electric motor. Let's give a brief...

We often hear about overdrive and underdrive referred to Scalers/Crawlers, but what do they really stand for? In a previous article, we...

In this article we explain how the differential works and why many 4WD radio-controlled cars have only front and rear differentials. How...

One of the first mistakes of a RC car modeler is getting wrong with gear backlash, which immediately compels in buying a new spur gear....

In two previous articles we have talked about the gear ratio of a RC car, its effects on reliability and performance and how to calculate...

There are many angles in the steering box that are important to consider. This article focuses on the influence of Caster in RC Scalers...

In a previous article we discussed the gear ratio and its importance in safeguarding the life of the motor and electronics. In this...

Brushed motor manufacturers classify their products by number of poles, slots and number of turns. In this article we analyze these...

The gear ratio of an RC car is a key parameter of the overall configuration and refers to the number of revolutions the motor makes for...

In this new article we analyze the torque and power curves in an electric motor as the RPM changes. Many of you will be surprised at what...

HPI designers have designed and developed a new body for the HPI Venom 2 T-10 pickup truck to match the proven Sport 3 chassis. Chassis...

In this article we illustrate how to lower the center of gravity of a Scale Crawler to increase rollover resistance and climbing ability....

How a brushed motor is made and works. List of the parts of the stator and the rotor of a brushed motor.

Choosing the lipo battery charger is one of the most delicate and strategic steps in buying RC equipment because it means ensuring the...