Archive for September, 2009
Getting You Started With Gas Powered RC Car Or Truck
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009Radio-controlled cars and trucks lack the power and running time. But if you want to consider, you can convert them into gas powered RC cars, with the use of nitromethane-based fuel. This fuel provides RC cars a level or realism or performance, which are absent on other battery-powered vehicles. Aside from this, they are also highly customizable making it possible for you to integrate RC car accessories and personalize them. There are options of engines and transmitters available to allow you to choose one depending on how you'd want the RC car works.
To help you begin in finding the right gas-powered RC car, the following are the factors you should consider:
1. Engines. The most important aspect in a gas RC car, you can choose from the variety of engine models available to choose from. Generally, most RC cars use a specific type, which is commonly called as "glow" engine. It is a 2-cycle combustion engine, which creates power to the RC car preparing it for realism that also produces exhaust in the process. In replacement of spark plugs utilized by automotive engines, a "glow plug" is used for this engine. It is being heated in turn by a "glow starter." The heat will be held by the "glow plug" to which this is now used to fire engine strokes for rest of the running power.
2. Fuel. Just like the actual gasoline used in automobiles, the nitromethane-based gas fuel the RC cars. The fuel mixture is formulated with special lubricants so that it protects the engine from the excessive heat produced by the combustion process. The lubricants are the same with the gas-oil you use with your small engine equipments or some chainsaws. Accessories such as a special bottle pump may be needed to get nitro-fuel into your fuel tank of the RC car. Filters are also used on these cars and the same with your automobile they require replacement at a proper time interval.
3. Radio. Radio controller is used to control the RC car and could be same type used on electrically-powered RC cars. It is radio controller operates on 2-channel system that needs batteries to make it work. Additional batteries would be needed to power the receiver though there are other receivers that are fed from the motor itself.
4. Sport or competition. This is an aspect you most considered when choosing body style. There are different options for you; you have choices from sedans, trucks, buggies, stock cars, and other popular car models. These are basically available in two versions: sports, and competition version. Sports RC cars typically cost less than the car you intend to race, which of course would need more power and higher speeds. Ball bearings and oil shocks are some of the advanced options included for the competition RC car version.
Depending on the type you need, RC car kits and ready-to-car or RTR kits are available. If you are a beginner, RTR kits are what you need as this comes out of the box ready for the fuel. RC car kit, on the other hand, requires heavy work but allows you to decide how they would be put together.
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2009Is it worth getting an RC nitro car?
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009I’m thinking of buying the Jato 3.3 but I don’t want to spend 0 on everything and then get bored of it. If you have an rc car have you gotten bored of it?
Tips and Tricks in Building a RC Car
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009Yes. You definitely should engage in building your personal radio controlled vehicle for on-road car racing or off-road car game. This is fun, though it needs a little effort especially when you have to assemble you car.
They say assembling your own RC car is complex but when it comes to maintenance and repair nothing compares knowing what you had place inside your car.
If you like to cut your expenses, try to construct your own toy car. Building your personal car is more practical since you can always decide yourself the parts you will use. In addition, you can also show your creativity in building your own model car. You can also purchase the best parts or accessories in definitely lower cost. Other costs like fuel and batteries are just similar whether you assembled your own car or buy a car package.
Building your RC car may consume longer time. But it will still depend on the manufacturer of the car, the type of car, and your knowledge in building a radio controlled car.
The trick is to always follow and read the instructions carefully. Never expect finishing your own kit in just a matter of time. It is advisable to have a break from time to time because it can help you think better plus you'll get new ideas on how to reassemble your kit easily.
Here are some more tips to consider before you start building your own car.
1. The Car instruction booklet. Read first all the contents of the manual before building your RC car. Understand properly the guidelines to get ahead complicated steps and be able to prevent it not wasting your time. Check from time to time if you are on the right track and careful not to skip steps so that you won't keep on starting all over gain.
2. Always have a Pencil and notepad. Aside from taking key notes in your guide booklet, you should also concentrate on the screw setting and positions. Focus your attention to rights and lefts, rears and fronts. Although it is usually marked on it spots, it is still important to make supplementary notes so that you'll understand them correctly.
3. An organized building space. It must have a dry and clean hand towel to avoid car parts from rolling and bouncing and will suck up any fluid you spill or tip out. Be careful to construct your pit where you would not be disturbed. Be sure to cover up the car you made with a towel or cloth when you're not there to avoid lost of pieces. And lastly, put an ample light like a desk lamp for you to see the tiny parts and inside of your car.
4. Containers. It is advisable to store your mini parts in hardware trays, use empty containers, muffin tins, and medium sized boxes are some propositions to make things organized. Be sure to keep everything separated and sorted when you're building your kit.
5. Set of tools. You'll need to have good basic tools such as Philips-head screwdrivers, a series of jeweler's screwdrivers and a 1ΒΌ 4-inch flat blade screwdriver are considered sufficient. A pair of slip-joint and needle nose pliers and nitro models requires control-lock pliers that will be used for grasping flywheels. Flush cutter is also needed for oil lines and parts that need to be close and clean cut.
If you're a beginner in building RC car you must have patience because it is difficult to build one if you do not have experience on it. Keep in mind that building your personal RC car can also be fun and rewarding.
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2009RC Batteries Nitro Vs LiPo
Monday, September 28th, 2009RC LiPo Batteries
Exclusive summary about RC LiPO Batteries By Kevin W Perry
The remote control community will have their very own opinion about rc batteries Nitro Vs LiPo’s. So please be careful when charging these batteries. Here are some basic guidelines for charging your new LiPo batteries.
1. Of course only use approved charges for lithium batteries.
2. Set the charger to the correct cell count
3. Do not leave charge battery unattended
4. For new lithium battery check each voltage of each cell.
5. Use a smooth and safe surface to charge your new Lithium battery.
6. DO NOT USE if the cell is puncture!
7. Do not charge more than 1C…
8. Charge batteries in a open area
9. Now my preference is to run Nitro vehicles (hint hint Traxxas Revo 3.3).
RC Lipo Batteries
Exclusive summary about RC Batteries By Shay RC
Lipo (Lithium Polymer Batteries) are used in many electronic devices. Lipo Batteries are similar to Lithium Ion batteries. Unlike Lithium Ion batteries, Lithium Polymer Batteries do not have a hard metal casing but rather a flexible material encloses the chemicals inside.
If you have previously been flying RC models with NiCad or NiMH batteries, switching over to Lipo (lithium polymer) batteries will result in a different number of cells being used. There are many Lipo Batteries manufacturers. Better to buy a bit better Lipo battery than you need than to destroy your electronics and risk your RC Airplane or RC Helicopter.
Micro Terrain Titan Review By Peculiar RC on Fun Wednesday
Monday, September 28th, 2009Day7
Sunday, September 27th, 2009
Want to buy a RC Car, Any suggestions?
Sunday, September 27th, 2009I want to buy an RC Car, unfortantely I don’t know much about them. I would like to have something that is considered enthusiast like and not some ToY’s R Us model.
I would like it to go fast too… Can you recommend any models?
Also if you can refer me to any sites where I can learn about them I would be greateful.
Thanks and 10 points to the best answer.