The desire to control things remotely has fascinated people for centuries. In 1880, Werner von Siemens, a German engineer, developed the first wire-controlled torpedoes. British engineers developed this into a Radio Controlled, wireless system in 1897. The term channel(s) has two different meanings for the modern RC hobbyist. The first meaning is the frequency with … Read more
Your RC controller is lost, and you are thinking about using another controller. Right? Or maybe, you are just curious to know if RC controllers are interchangeable or not. So, let’s see, can you use any controller on any RC car? As a general rule, any controller can be used on any RC car, provided … Read more
When the winter season rolls around, you may think it is time to pack your RC car away and wait until the temperatures rise and the snow melts. Should you mothball your RC car until summer, or can you safely run your RC car in the snow? As a general rule, an RC car can … Read more
A quick google search will reveal that there are a few RC racers that are fully sponsored. There’s even a case of a very popular racer signing a 10-year contract with a sponsor. More on him later. How viable is it for you to actively pursue a career in racing RCs? You can make a … Read more
Just like tires found on a real car are likely to wobble and need to be repaired at one point throughout their life, so too are RC car tires. Fixing RC tire wobble is different from fixing real car tires so I have looked into what causes RC tire wobble and ways to fix it. … Read more
Whether you own a Toy-Grade RC Car or are more invested and own a Hobby-Grade RC car, you are involved in a hobby that has fascinated people for generations. As much as other hobbies fade in and out of popularity, RC, notably RC Cars, has stood the test of time. As a general rule, RC … Read more
RC Rock Crawlers are small vehicles that are designed to traverse over rock surfaces. They are also known as R/C Rock Crawlers or just RC Rock Crawlers. The cars have a suspension system that is designed to absorb the shock of driving on rocks. The main points of RC rock crawlers are: RC Rock Crawlers … Read more
There are a few different reasons an RC car could get stuck in reverse. Sometimes, you might only need to reprogram the hardware. Worst case scenario, you might need to replace gears, but I’ll go through all the possibilities throughout this post. Your RC could be stuck in reverse if the brake and throttle are … Read more
If you enjoy racing and bashing your RC car on a regular basis, especially on bumpy types of tracks, then your shock absorber will eventually wear out. However, if you choose the right kind of shock oil, it can last much longer. In this article, you will learn everything you need to know about RC … Read more
You can get electric RC cars, and then you can get petrol RC cars, which are both capable of extreme speeds. However, nitro RC cars are much faster and stronger than their counterparts and are often considered dangerous, but is this true? As a general rule, nitro RC cars can be much more dangerous than … Read more