Ryan Trautmann

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Does Higher Motor Kv Produce More Power?

In the world of RC, motor Kv is one of the most well known specification for those who build. Chances are, if you’re building an RC vehicle, you’re going to come across this term at some point. It is also safe to assume that most of us know that more power will equate to more …

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LEGO Passenger Train Converted to RC using RC Hobby Grade Components ( Full Proportional control )

I don’t know what it is but there’s something in me that will just not allow anything to remain in stock form. This includes the LEGO Passenger Train. The LEGO Train is a great toy for younger kids really exposing them to many different useful life skills. They learn to read instructions and convert this …

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What RC LiPo Manufactures Don’t Want YOU to Know

C Rating of a LiPo Battery In a previous article we talked about how the highest C rating has so many benefits that it makes it well worth it. However, because of all of these benefits, some LiPo manufactures use the C rating as not just a performance specification but more as a marketing tactic. …

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Here is why you need to Buy the Highest C rating RC LiPo

Significant Voltage Drop Under Moderate Load

It is fairly common that a new hobbyist to RC may think too high of a C rating would be bad for their RC. In fact the higher the C rating, the better off your entire system will be. Here is a quick review of how we use the C rating to calculate the maximum …

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LiPo Battery Pack vs Pack Age

LiPo Battery Pack vs Age

Since LiPo battery packs have been used in RC vehicles, performance levels have jumped up significantly. LiPo batteries have a lot of advantages such as being light weight, having high power output, high charge rates, low internal resistance and more. However, there are some disadvantages too. In particular LiPo batteries only perform their best for …

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