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RC Safety: Setting Up Failsafes and Range Checks
Picture this: You are at the local park, testing out a brand new 4S LiPo battery. You line up your RC car, pin the throttle, and watch it rocket toward 50 MPH. Suddenly, your transmitter beeps. You’ve lost connection. If you didn't set up your failsafe, that 10-pound block of plastic and metal is going to continue flying at 50 MPH until it hits a curb, a tree, a parked car, or worse—a person. A "runaway" RC car is every hobbyist's worst nightmare. Fortunately, it is 100% preventable. Before you ever hit the dirt with a new rig or a...
RC Steering Setup: Endpoints, Dual Rate, Expo, and Servos
You just dropped a 3S LiPo battery and a massive brushless motor into your RC car. It is unbelievably fast in a straight line, but the moment you touch the steering wheel, the car spins out uncontrollably. Or worse, you hear a high-pitched buzzing coming from your front end, followed by the smell of burnt electronics.
How to Choose the Best RC Car for a Beginner
Here is an undeniable truth about the RC hobby: You are going to crash, and you are eventually going to break a part. It’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when—and honestly, pushing a machine
Bulletproof Your Kyosho MP11: Premium Carbon Upgrades from Bermco RC Parts
We’ve rolled out a complete line of precision-cut carbon fiber upgrades from Bermco RC Parts designed specifically for the MP11 and MP11e platforms. Whether you need to eliminate flex in your steering assembly or survive massive triple-jump landings, these upgrades deliver the strength-to-weight ratio you need to shave tenths off your lap times.
How to Set Up Your RC Crawler for Maximum Traction
Whether you are staring down a wall of jagged rock faces, wading through a muddy trail, or trying to claw your way up a near-vertical incline, one thing stands between you and glory: traction. Not horsepower. Not a flashy body shell. Traction. It is the single most critical variable in RC crawling, and the good news is that it is almost entirely within your control. This guide breaks down every major traction lever you can pull — from tires and suspension to electronics and driving technique — so you can set up your rig to grip like it was bolted...