Author: Tony Phalen
As an avid RC enthusiast, Tony has been building, bashing and racing RC Cars for over 30 years. He has participated in every kind of surface racing events - 1/18 scale trucks, 1/10 scale TC, Rock Racers, Rally - if it had wheels, he's raced it! He's also worked on both sides of the industry fence; collaborating with many major manufacturers (as well as being a sponsored driver) to working for a high-profile industry magazine. During this time he has learned many tricks, tips and techniques and is sharing that knowledge on CompetitionX - the most informative RC website on the internet!
RC ESC Cutoff Voltage Explained
What Is Cutoff Voltage? Cutoff Voltage is an ESC protection feature that limits or shuts down motor power when the battery voltage drops below a ... Read More
RC ESC Coast (Neutral Coast) Explained
What Is Coast (Neutral Coast)? Coast (Neutral Coast) is an ESC setting that determines how much the motor is allowed to freewheel when the throttle ... Read More
RC ESC Brake Rate Control Explained
What Is Brake Rate Control? Brake Rate Control is an ESC setting that adjusts how quickly braking force is applied after the brake trigger is ... Read More
RC ESC Brake Frequency (PWM Brake) Explained
What Is Brake Frequency (PWM Brake)? Brake Frequency (PWM Brake) controls how frequently the ESC pulses power during braking. PWM stands for Pulse Width Modulation, ... Read More
RC ESC Boost Force Explained
What Is Boost Force? Boost Force is an ESC setting that controls how aggressively the ESC applies programmed Boost Timing once the boost activation conditions ... Read More
RC ESC Boost Timing Explained
What Is Boost Timing? Boost Timing is an electronic timing advance feature found in many racing-oriented brushless ESCs. It automatically adds motor timing as RPM ... Read More
RC ESC BEC Voltage Explained
What Is BEC Voltage? BEC stands for Battery Eliminator Circuit. It is a built-in voltage regulator inside an Electronic Speed Control (ESC) that provides power ... Read More
RC ESC Active Drag Brake Explained
What Is Active Drag Brake? Active Drag Brake is an ESC function that applies additional electronic braking force when the throttle returns to neutral. Unlike ... Read More
RC ESC Acceleration (Punch) Explained
What Is Acceleration (Punch)? Acceleration (aka Punch) is an ESC setting that controls how aggressively power is delivered from the battery to the motor when ... Read More
Krazed Builds A12F Veyron Formula 1 Kit
Krazed Builds has unveiled the A12F Veyron Kit, an innovative Formula 1 conversion designed to breathe new life into the original Awesomatix A12 1/12-scale platform. ... Read More
Reedy Retro ’80s 15T Brushed Motor
Reedy is taking advantage of Vintage racing being at an all-time high by releasing the Retro 80s 15T brushed motor. This motor mimics in design ... Read More
Review: CEN Racing Reeper SC Short Course Truck
CEN Racing has been coming out with some pretty cool rides lately, with most being oddly fun releases in the scale department. Then, they announced ... Read More
RC Radio Traction Control Explained
What Is Traction Control Traction Control in RC radio systems is an electronic feature that reduces excessive wheelspin by limiting or smoothing throttle input when ... Read More
RC Radio Timer Explained
What Is A Timer? A Timer is a built-in function found in most modern RC Radio systems that tracks elapsed time during driving sessions, races, ... Read More
RC Radio Throttle Trim Explained
What Is Throttle Trim? Throttle Trim is a radio setting that adjusts the neutral position of the throttle channel without changing the physical position of ... Read More






