Tag: rc electronics

DHK Wolf – Steering But No Motor

DHK Wolf – Steering But No Motor

Question: Hiya Doc- I have a DHK Wolf with a brushless motor and when I turn my car on, it recognizes the but the motor ... Read More

How To: Install a Screen Protector on your Transmitter

How To: Install a Screen Protector on your Transmitter

Most of today's high-end computerized radio systems come with large function screens that allow you to filter through their menu systems. It's great having the ... Read More

Convert my Maisto Rock Crawler to 9.6v

Convert my Maisto Rock Crawler to 9.6v

Question: Hiya Doctor- I bought a brand new Maisto Rock Crawler not to long ago. I wired a 9.6v battery to it (like everyone is ... Read More

What Does C Rating Mean on a LiPo Battery?

What Does C Rating Mean on a LiPo Battery?

If you’ve ever looked at a LiPo battery, you’ve probably seen something like “5000mAh 50C” printed on the label. Most people understand the mAh part ... Read More

Motor Turn Question

Motor Turn Question

Question: Hiya Doc- I just got back into R/C's again and recently purchased the Duratrax Evader EXT2.4. I know its not the greatest truck in ... Read More

Reversed Controls

Reversed Controls

Question: Hi Doc- I have a XTM X-Cellerator and the controls seem to work in the opposite direction than they should. Would you have any ... Read More

Spektrum DX3C Losing Signal

Spektrum DX3C Losing Signal

Question: Hey Doctor- I have an issue with my relatively new Spektrum DX3C radio system's reception range. I will drive maybe between 75 and 100 ... Read More

Franken-Futaba FP-T6NFK

Franken-Futaba FP-T6NFK

Question: Hey Doc- I have an old Futaba FP-T6NFK Transmitter which is barely used (crashed on maiden flight), but I don't have the charger and ... Read More

Brushless Motors – 2 Pole vs. 4 Pole

Brushless Motors – 2 Pole vs. 4 Pole

Question: What up, Doc- What is the advantage in a 1/10 Scale truck of 4 pole over 2 pole motor?? What is the difference technically ... Read More

Futaba FP-T6NFK Woes

Futaba FP-T6NFK Woes

Question: Mr. Doc- I have the Futaba FP-T6NFK transmitter and a Tactic TCB 100 ESC Rec/Gyro. I'm looking for a set of crystals and don't ... Read More

From Mad Monkey to Hot Little Monkey

From Mad Monkey to Hot Little Monkey

Question: Hey, Doc- I've recently bought an RTR Ansmann Mad Monkey. Initially it seemed to go bloody fast. On day 3 it still goes really ... Read More

Brushless Motor Confusion

Brushless Motor Confusion

Question: Hey, Doc- I currently own a Traxxas Rustler VXL and I love it (it is my first hobby-grade RC, mostly because I found this ... Read More

What The Heck is Motor Timing?

What The Heck is Motor Timing?

Question: What's up, Doc- I am new to the RC world. I have a 3Racing Sakura FGX, Yeah Racing 10T motor, Yeah Racing 35A Brainpower ... Read More

RC LiPo Battery Safety Guide

RC LiPo Battery Safety Guide

I consider myself a pretty knowledgeable RC enthusiast/racer. I’ve raced at every level of competition, driven everything from 1/18-scale to 1/5-scale motorcycles and travelled all ... Read More

HPI Baja 5T Project Build: Creating the Ultimate Desert RC Bug

HPI Baja 5T Project Build: Creating the Ultimate Desert RC Bug

One of the biggest Baja events of the year, Dunetoberfest 2009, was once again held at the beautiful Buttercup Recreation Area at Imperial Sand Dunes, ... Read More