Category: RC Tips & Tricks

Controller in your hands and vehicle zooming on the ground, you are enjoying every moment of playing with your new RC (remote controlled) car. Not only is it really fast but it can handle water,...

Batteries are an easy thing to take for granted. Almost everything we use requires some kind of battery. Many battery types are very safe and pose little risk and minimal maintenance. The...

RC Tire Glue is generally used to repair broken tires and joints that won’t allow you to race the car if damaged. It can also attach the tires to the rim. It has many uses for the cars based on...

Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries are used in most consumer electronics such as RC devices due to their high power and long run times. They are lightweight, available in any shape and size, have...

There are many things you would know when storing LiPo batteries. While most people just think you need to store your batteries in a cool dry place, there is a lot more that you should know.So...

For certain RC applications, the LiPo battery lifespan may have a different range. For example RC EDF jets or RC boats may have a shorter lifespan as these vehicles draw a lot of power from...

There are many questions surrounding batteries and what is safe and what is dangerous. Because battery technology has come a long way in recent years, batteries are faster, stronger and better than...

Owning your RC car is very fun but if you have been using it for a while you may want to make it a little faster. This is because as you drive the RC car you get more confident in its abilities, and...

When playing with your RC car, you have probably realized that your yard is not big enough to race and have fun for a long time. This is because RC cars need open space to race with each other and a...

If you have recently purchased a Traxxas RC car you may have noticed that not all of them come with a battery. This allows you to choose the battery that you prefer over being forced to use the one...

If you've ever been curious about how long you should charge a traxxas battery, this is the article for you! Here's everything you need to know about charging your Traxxas battery, along with helpful...

Rc cars are some of the most fun, exciting things to play with. There are many different RC car brands that you can purchase depending upon how advanced you are. They range in price from...

When it comes to owning an RC car, One of the things you want to take care of the most is the battery. Because different RC cars have different batteries you may be wondering if your RC car battery...

RC cars are some of the fastest and most fun vehicles to drive no matter how old you are. Although some people may put an age limit on fun when it comes to driving an RC car there really is no age...

If you have ever owned an RC car before then you know the major issue with them is the fact that their battery never seems to last long enough. Owning an RC car is so much fun and there is so much...

For the RC motor, the turns mean how many times the copper wire is able to revolve around the armature. The higher numbers of the turn are the torque created for delivering the higher power. However,...

RC cars, bikes, and trucks are immensely popular amongst people all over the globe. They are not just popular for a hobby either as many people collect and invest in these miniature models of bikes...

If you have had an RC car, plane, or drone for very long you have probably wondered at some point how you can tell if the battery is starting to go bad. After all you’ve probably seen the horror...

When your RC motor goes bad, your RC car will certainly experience a breakdown but many times, you won’t even be sure if the motor is really the problem with the car or if it is something...

Super glue can bind your skin to other objects or even glue your fingers together (as some of us who were bored as kids already know). When you get some RC tire glue on your hand, you will likely...

Brushed and brushless motors are the two main types of motors for RC cars and virtually any other RC vehicle (plane, drones, boats, etc.). One motor  is more powerful than the other and also...

If you have a nitro RC car then one thing that you will constantly need is nitro fuel. The cost of the fuel can add up quite quickly so if you can find it on sale somewhere you may be tempted to buy...

We probably all know batteries are a huge part of the RC world since most RC cars are battery powered. Whether you are a new racer or an advanced racer, you probably already know that electric RC...

The question of whether the RC hobby is dying or not has many people with varying opinions and on opposite ends of the spectrum. Quite a number of factors today are affecting the strength of RC...

A common problem that people experience is their RC servos buzzing. If you have had an RC car for very long you have probably experienced it at least once if not even multiple times. When you hear...

Traxxas RC cars are generally known to be more expensive than other RC cars on the market. The prices of many of their products has actually had a lot of people wonder what's the point in spending so...

If you look back in the history of nitro RC vehicles, you will find a lot of innovative ideas that were once in high demand. However, with the changing technology, some of those things have fallen to...

If you are into RC cars at all then you likely have at least one battery powered RC car. One huge downside to this type of RC vehicle is the fact that you have to charge the batteries quite often and...

RC cars and trucks and planes are definitely all the rage these days. There are hundreds of sites and communities dedicated to these vehicles and their racing, upkeep, building, and collecting. There...

Have you ever heard of a nitro RC engine? In recent years they have been growing in popularity and demand. These nitro engines are essential parts of some of the coolest things in the world- nitro RC...

Nitro RC vehicles are the next big thing in the world of RC racing. They are talked of and read about a lot these days and can be a great way to have some fun while getting a similar experience to a...

Each RC vehicle is made up of some of the smallest mechanical objects and each serve their own purpose. Each individual part is important for the proper functioning of the vehicle be it an RC bike,...

Often abbreviated as an RC, radio-controlled vehicles can sometimes be quite a challenge. Radio-controlled toys, model vehicles (in which the transmitter is held in one’s hand), keyless doors, etc...

If you have any type of RC vehicle from a simple car to the most elaborate drone every single model will have one thing in common, a battery. Every RC vehicle will have at least one battery with many...

If you recently purchased an RC car that comes with a NiMH battery or if you are just curious about how long it takes to charge an RC battery then you are in the right place! RC batteries are...

If you have a Traxxas RC car and are purchasing some Traxxas batteries you have probably wondered whether those batteries come charged or if you need to charge them as soon as you receive them. If...

If you have recently purchased an RC car with a LiPo battery or are looking at RC cars and noticed that some have LiPo batteries and some have other ones you may have wondered if this type of battery...

You've probably seen other RC buggies flying through the air at high speeds or jumping great high distances, and you're wondering just how you too can achieve that with your RC buggy. Jumping an RC...

Traxxas offers a wide range of battery sizes with different voltages, capacities, and discharge ratings. These batteries and all their features fall into two main categories: LiPo (Lithium Polymer)...

If your RC battery doesn't seem to be charging at all and it keeps rejecting a charge or showing an error, there are a number of possible reasons why this may be happening, and we're going to talk...

If you recently bought an RC car or are just curious how long a specific RC car’s battery takes to charge then this article is for you. In this article we will cover some specifics for how long...

While designing a nice rock crawler course may look very simple to some people, this is really not a very simple task at all. With lots of people actually creating rock crawler courses, there are...

Many people have Radio-controlled cars (also known as R/C cars) as their hobby. Traxxas is a popular name among RC hobbyists. Traxxas not only manufactures a wide range of RC vehicles but also has...

RC stands for remote (or radio) control and one of the most popular RC items are RC cars. RC cars are quite popular because the sport can be enjoyed by people of all ages and can be used in a variety...

Many radio control enthusiasts completely depend on their backyard tracks or a local park to be able to race their RC truck. However, apart from your backyard and the local parks, there really are...

If you have issues with drones always going out of range then you may have heard of a range extender and wondered if they actually work then you are in the right place! Many people swear by...

If you recently purchased a Traxxas RC car or are interested in buying one then you may have noticed that some of them have LiPo batteries. Of course all batteries come with some risk of fire or...

If you have recently bought an RC car or plane that takes nitro fuel then you may be wondering if the fuel goes bad. Well if that is you then you are in the right place as that is what this article...

If you just recently bought a Traxxas car or are trying to help a friend out with theirs then you might be wondering whether a Traxxas RC car has metric screws or if they are standard. That is what...

Remote control (RC) vehicles are loads of fun, and getting one often means you want to get even more. When you start shopping for a new RC vehicle, you will see some with brushless motors and others...

Have you started RC racing, and enjoying the hobby, and now you are interested in earning money or even making a career out of it? I’ve gathered some information about what the return is in RC...

RC cars, planes, boats, and drones are a popular form of recreation. The batteries that you use to run your favorite RC vehicle can make a big difference in the amount of power it has, how long a...

Remote-controlled vehicles are an exhilarating way to engage the whole family in endless hours of fun! Not only are they capable of driving, flying, and floating their way across countless...

Just like a normal vehicle, your nitro RC car needs to be maintained if you want it to keep running every time you try to drive it. Depending on how often you drive your RC car, you’ll want to make...

RC cars, planes, boats, and drones are a popular form of recreation. The batteries that you use to run your favorite RC vehicle can make a big difference in the amount of power it has, how long a...

We have all probably been at that point: in such a hurry to get our RC out and having fun that we dashed off and left our glow plug at home. Or, maybe yours just stopped working. Stranger things have...

If you’ve had an RC car in long-term storage for months or years, you may be wondering what the safest way to get the car going again is without causing any kind of damage to the car’s delicate...

Every now and then, we find ourselves relocating, be it for vacation or perhaps a cross-country move for a fresh start in a new city. Regardless, you will want to transport your precious RC vehicles....

It looks so cool: a remote-control car competition in which dozens of tiny little cars go zooming around a track. This is a hobby that you want to jump right into, so you get into your real-size car...

If you are having issues with your battery or having problems keeping your device powered for longer drives or flights then this article is for you! When you take up piloting...

Anyone that has ever driven a high-performance remote-controlled car knows that they are tons of fun. One of the key components in these vehicles is the battery. The batteries of RC cars decide their...

You have now purchased your very own radio-controlled car! Maybe it came in a kit, and you built from the given parts. Now it is sitting there in front of you, and it is now your canvas. You can do...

Keeping your RC’s air filter clean is imperative to the performance of the engine and ensuring the longest life possible for the RC and vehicle components. How exactly you go about cleaning is a...

RC racing isn’t what it was about 10 years ago. Then, tracks were popping up in shopping malls, suburban shopping plazas, in the back room of bowling alleys, next door to arcades, and in reclaimed...

RC vehicles— otherwise known as remote control vehicles— can be a fun present for kids and a lasting hobby for adults, but what happens when these vehicles come into contact with water? While one...

It’s easy to fall in love with the beautiful world of radio-controlled (RC) cars. If you’ve ever gone to your local park and witnessed a person flying a little airplane, controlling a tiny boat...