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Mar 272 min read
Tilting the dampers to increase suspension travel
It is quite common among the scaler/crawler enthusiasts to tilt the shocks to increase the suspension travel. In this talk we provide a...
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Mar 92 min read
Module and DP in RC gears
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...
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Mar 72 min read
Features of a LiPo battery
In this article we discuss the main features of a LiPo battery: Voltage, Capacity, C of discharge and charge, number of Series and...
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Mar 43 min read
How a ESC works
An Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) is a device used to electronically modulate the speed of an electric motor. Let's give a brief...
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Mar 14 min read
Overdrive and underdrive
We often hear about overdrive and underdrive referred to Scalers/Crawlers, but what do they really stand for? In a previous article, we...
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Feb 283 min read
How the differential works. How many diffs for a 4WD RC car?
In this article we explain how the differential works and why many 4WD radio-controlled cars have only front and rear differentials. How...
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Feb 241 min read
How to properly set the gear backlash
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....
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Feb 182 min read
How to adjust the gear ratio
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...
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Feb 172 min read
Caster matters in RC Scalers and Crawlers
There are many angles in the steering box that are important to consider. This article focuses on the influence of Caster in RC Scalers...
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Feb 83 min read
Calculate the gear ratio
In a previous article we discussed the gear ratio and its importance in safeguarding the life of the motor and electronics. In this...
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Feb 72 min read
Poles slots and turns of a brushed motor
Brushed motor manufacturers classify their products by number of poles, slots and number of turns. In this article we analyze these...
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Feb 62 min read
The gear ratio of an electric RC car
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...
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Feb 62 min read
Torque and power curves in an electric motor
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...
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Feb 51 min read
HPI Sport3 Venom2
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...
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Feb 42 min read
Lowering the CG of a Scale Crawler
In this article we illustrate how to lower the center of gravity of a Scale Crawler to increase rollover resistance and climbing ability....
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Feb 22 min read
How a brushed motor is made and works
How a brushed motor is made and works. List of the parts of the stator and the rotor of a brushed motor.
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Jan 215 min read
Choosing the lipo battery charger
Choosing the lipo battery charger is one of the most delicate and strategic steps in buying RC equipment because it means ensuring the...
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