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Ryan Trautmann
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Does a Higher kv make your RC car faster?
By popular request we are going to look at the idea of changing kv to go faster. Building a faster RC vehicle is a lot of fun but building a setup only to find out it burns up in the first few runs can leave you scared. It’s important to be informed to make the …
Where Power goes when Brakes are Applied on an RC?
Have you ever wondered where the power ends up when you slam the brakes on an RC car or use a drag brake on an RC airplane? Energy can not be destroyed once it has been built up in a high speed RC Car. This kinetic energy is converted to other energy forms. The big …
Does an RC Motor and ESC provide Regenerative Braking
Many RC ESC’s have an electronic brake function to slow down the motor where and when required. For RC Cars this is extremely important as the guys exceeding 100mph would be in the next city without brakes. For airplanes that can cruise back down from a high altitude with no throttle input, a drag brake …
Do Brushless Motors Require Oiling or Lubrication?
A brushless motor used in RC is actually quite simple mechanically. There are only a few moving parts in the entire assembly. Those moving parts are limited to the rotor containing the permanent magnets and the bearings that support it. When considering lubrication, the only area that could possibly require it is the bearings, right? …
Using Oil or Lubrication on your RC Car
We all know that lubrication is an important item for many mechanical systems. Lubrication simply lowers the amount of resistance between 2 moving mechanical parts or components. A lowered resistance improves premature wear by slowing this process down. Common Areas for Mechanical Friction – RC Car When looking at any RC Car, there are a …