Tag: rc tuning
RC Gear Pitch: 32P vs 48P vs 64P – Metric and Mod Gears
RC gearing can get confusing surprisingly fast. You start out thinking, "I just need a new pinion gear," and five minutes later you're staring at ... Read More
RC ESC Initial Brake Force Explained
What Is Initial Brake Force? Initial Brake Force is an Electronic Speed Control (ESC) setting that determines the amount of braking power applied immediately when ... Read More
RC ESC Turbo Rate Explained
What Is Turbo Rate? Turbo Rate determines how quickly turbo timing is added once the ESC activates its turbo function. Most racing ESCs use a ... Read More
RC ESC Motor Timing Explained
What Is Motor Timing? Motor Timing is the amount of advance applied to the magnetic field inside a brushless motor. By advancing the timing, the ... Read More
RC ESC Motor Direction Explained
What Is Motor Direction? Motor Direction is an ESC setting that determines which way the motor rotates when throttle is applied. When you pull the ... 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 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 Steering Trim Explained
What Is Steering Trim Steering Trim is an RC radio system adjustment that changes the neutral position of the steering servo without physically adjusting the ... Read More
RC Radio Model Memory Explained
What Is Model Memory? Model Memory is a feature inside an RC radio transmitter that stores separate setup profiles for different RC vehicles. Each memory ... Read More
RC Radio Lap Timer Explained
What Is A Lap Timer? Lap Timer is a function found in many modern RC radio systems that records lap times while driving on a ... Read More
RC Radio Engine Cut Explained
What Is Engine Cut? Engine Cut is a safety and convenience feature found in many modern RC radio systems. It allows the driver to instantly ... Read More
KO Propo Digital Ride Height Gauge
KO Propo has announced a fun new toy for those looking for the ultimate pit setup - the Digital Ride Height Gauge. This little tool ... Read More
RC Weight Distribution Explained
What Is Weight Distribution? Weight Distribution refers to how your RC car’s total weight is spread across the chassis - primarily front-to-rear, but also side-to-side. ... Read More
RC Quick Setup Guide
For those that don't want to shuffle through all of the information on the Tuning Guide pages, here is a more direct list that should ... Read More
RC Shock Mounting Positions Explained
What Are Shock Mounting Positions? Shock Mounting Positions refer to the different locations where your shocks (dampers) attach to the suspension arms and shock towers ... Read More
