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We are starting to see some heat in South Central US and racers need to think how it will affect their equipment and races. I am a motor guy and t...

From my perspective, when you consider yourself a 'fast' RC racer (lots of test laps, good grasp of car tuning skills) and have moved out of the st...

Traxxas ESC with 2S LiPo charged to 8.7v

Knowing your pack’s voltage is a regular maintenance item whether you are preparing to race, preparing to store, or need a quick check of the pack ...

To get the best performance from any LiPo, you need to know how to safely use, charge, discharge and store them. Click HERE to view the document in...

I look at many LiPo packs during a month's time, generally because the racer has experienced a performance problem or a mechanical problem on the ...

My mind was wondering the other day (as it often does!) and I thought about how much more power we have available in RC cars now when compared to ...

The voltage on the label is the 'resting voltage' just after it is activated (just finished being manufactured) and at no load. The standard 2S pa...

I occasionally look at an iCharger with a 'dead' channel for a user. In most cases, the fuse soldered to the circuit board opened due to a bad con...

The cold snap we experienced this week (November 2019) reminded me that LiPo packs do not respond well when the temperatures dip below freezing or...

Many LiPo questions are centered on what charger to use. After testing/using more than twenty types in the last three years, I have some suggestio...

Fixing power problems in your RC car before it is terminal!