Tag: rc maintenance

How to Properly Dispose of Old, Puffed RC LiPo Batteries

How to Properly Dispose of Old, Puffed RC LiPo Batteries

Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries are the go-to power source for RC hobbyists. They deliver high energy density in a lightweight package - ideal for drones, ... Read More

RC Differential Explained

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 Silicone Fluid Chart – Weight (WT) and Centistokes (CST)

RC Silicone Fluid Chart – Weight (WT) and Centistokes (CST)

Silicone fluids are used in RC shocks for its ability to withstand continued abuse in harsh conditions. It comes in a variety of thicknesses, known ... Read More

Hobbyking Bad Bugs Buggy Steering

Hobbyking Bad Bugs Buggy Steering

Question: Doctor- The steering in my HobbyKing Bad Bug is pretty sloppy. I watched an online review that stated I need to tighten the steering ... Read More

Team Durango Turning Troubles

Team Durango Turning Troubles

Question: Hey Doc- I have a Team Durango DEX410v3 and having some issues with it turning. Our track is on a gymnasium floor that has ... Read More

Wiper Speed Control Not Powering Motor

Wiper Speed Control Not Powering Motor

Question: Hey Doc- I have an older Tamiya Blackfoot that uses a wiper speed control. When I turn it on, the servo moves the wiper ... Read More

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

Sticky HPI 5B Steering

Sticky HPI 5B Steering

Question: Hi Doctor- I have a HPI Baja 5B and am currently racing it in any race I can find. I have been having a ... Read More

How to Clean RC Car Bearings

How to Clean RC Car Bearings

RC car bearings are small parts that make a big difference. When they’re clean, your car runs smooth, fast and efficient. When they’re dirty, everything ... Read More

How to Set Your RC Slipper Clutch

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

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

Slippery Savage Center Drive

Slippery Savage Center Drive

Question: Hi Doc, I have a question about the drivetrain of my HPI Savage XS Flux. Sometimes when I am enjoying my drive, it is ... Read More

Nitro Engines – The Three Needles

Nitro Engines – The Three Needles

Question: Hi Doc, I have the GS Storm Unlimited Truck 1/8th scale with the blue R25MT rear exhaust engine. I have searched high and low ... Read More

Making the Smartech Speedy Tiger Speedier

Making the Smartech Speedy Tiger Speedier

Question: Hiya Doc, I have a Smartech Speedy Tiger and I'm looking to install a new engine in it. It gets really hot, especially when ... Read More