Forum: General Tech Tips

:confused: I am getting ready to build a crawler from scratch. I could use all of yuo guy's wisdom on making a few important choices, What is a...

Hi I've been looking on the dreaded ebay for some radio gear for my new build. There are lots of HPI RX and TX on there. I'm assuming that these...

Just browsing on Towerhobbies while placing an order I saw this battery pack http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXVDB7&P=7 I was...

I have been browsing different brushless systems for my CR-01 (Not ready to buy just yet but figuring out what I which one I want to be prepared for...

Hi how cen i to run 3Racing Winch on tundra with mfc-02 and Futaba 4 Channel tx sagi

I have a CR Tuned motor in my CR01 and am thinking about putting another in the CC01 that I'm soon to build. However, does anyone recommend an...

Is an FM radio noticably different than AM? I have a 27AM. I have read that FM is less suseptable to interferance. I live in a rural area so I don't...

Ok so i blew up a few LEDs yesterday! and i mean Popped them :) came offf the RC4WD light box. but hooked them up to battery with out control box...

Hi everyone. I`ve just installed the Tamyia LED Light Unit (TLU-01) in my CR01. I was wondering if it is possible to turn lights on and off with...

Question for you guys...I have been doing some research on the web on how to make links for a 4-link suspension set up. Seems easy enough. What I...

Hi, Has anyone ever used the CR- Tuned Motor by Tamiya? Is it good for crawling? Thanks.:D

I was at my local Home Depot where my wife works (sadly they dont get discounts :( ) and I was looking at the torches they have. I have been itching...

The GPM steering kit is a nice upgrade for the XC/CC chassis. Though when assembling it, it does not come with directions and takes a litte figuring...

I'm finishing up on my cc-01 build and was giving it a test drive last night. I set it up stock. Does anyone know some tips on how to get a little...

so im thinking i should clean my corner of the basement a bit more often.... i have come across several truck bodies that could be cool builds.... i...

Thought I’d post up my mod for the TA chassis steering. The stock bellcranks are plastic and they ride on a stepped tapping screw, and after a few...

GDay Ive trying to comprehend the servo setup for my Tamiya Truck and its 3 speed gearbox as ive only ever used 2 channels. The gear plate that...

Depending on the type of motor, there are different ways to break in and tweak them. Here is a link that sheds light on the "secrets" that the pros...

I use "Super Clean" available in most auto stores in the USA. You can also use easy off oven cleaner, but super clean is less toxic. FYI, we...

So what dose a BEC do for ya? Hook it up or leave it disconnected? Arcocustom commented on another post bout a ESC " not powerful enough...