Tag: rc drivetrain tuning
RC ESC Throttle Curve Explained
What Is Throttle Curve? Throttle Curve is an ESC setting that changes the relationship between transmitter trigger position and motor output. In a linear Throttle ... Read More
RC ESC RPM Limit Explained
What Is RPM Limit? RPM Limit is an ESC setting that restricts the maximum motor speed by limiting the motor's revolutions per minute (RPM). Once ... Read More
RC ESC Initial Throttle Force Explained
What Is Initial Throttle Force? Initial Throttle Force is an ESC setting that determines how much motor power is applied when throttle input first moves ... Read More
RC ESC Forward / Brake / Reverse Mode Explained
What Is Forward / Brake / Reverse Mode? Forward / Brake / Reverse Mode is an ESC operating mode that allows the vehicle to drive ... Read More
RC Differential Explained
What Is A Differential? A Differential is a drivetrain component that allows the left and right wheels on the same axle to rotate at different ... Read More
RC Slipper Clutch Explained
What Is A Slipper Clutch A Slipper Clutch is a drivetrain component designed to control how much power is transferred from the motor to the ... Read More
RC Belt Tension Explained
What Is Belt Tension? Belt tension refers to how tight or loose the drive belts are within a belt-driven RC drivetrain. These belts connect the ... Read More
RC Roll Out Explained
What Is Roll Out? Roll Out is the distance your RC car travels forward in one full rotation of the drive wheels. It combines your ... Read More
RC Gear Ratio Explained
What Is Gear Ratio? Gear Ratio refers to the relationship between the number of teeth on your motor pinion gear and the spur gear (or ... Read More
Review: Team Associated TC7 Touring Car
I'm a big touring car fan - I love the speed, the door-to-door racing and the precision driving it takes to make a pass with ... Read More
Review: Kraken RC VEKTA.5 Class 1500 Unlimited 4WD Buggy
If you're into large scale RCs, I'm sure you've heard about the upcoming release of Kraken RCs new VEKTA.5 4WD 1/5 scale buggy. This is ... Read More
Review: HPI Jumpshot MT
If you're new to this fantastic hobby, you'll be happy to know that there are quite a few options when it comes to your first ... Read More
Review: Axial Yeti SCORE 4WD Trophy Truck RTR
When Axial's Yeti hit the market, the rock racing scene exploded as everyone rushed out to get this awesome rig. It showed that there is ... Read More
How to Set Your RC Slipper Clutch
What Is a Slipper Clutch? A slipper clutch is a small but critical part of your RC car’s drivetrain. It is connected to the spur ... Read More
Review: Team Durango DETC410 Touring Car
Touring cars have always been one my favorite classes to drive (and race). There’s something cool about driving a 4WD land missile on a tight ... Read More
