Summer Heat 2022
by Mark Fulton
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...
iCharger Initial Setup & Control Use
by Mark Fulton
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 and TPP Performance LiPo Packs
by Mark Fulton
Traxxas ESC with 2S LiPo charged to 8.7v
LiPo Checker
by Mark Fulton
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 ...
LiPo Handling, Safety, and Use
by Mark Fulton
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...
Battery Pack Degradation
by Mark Fulton
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 ...
What is LiPo Internal Resistance (IR)?
by Mark Fulton
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 ...
LiPo Label Voltage and More!
by Mark Fulton
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...
iCharger Issues
by Mark Fulton
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...
Cold Care of LiPo Packs
by Mark Fulton
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...
LiPo Charger
by Mark Fulton
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...
Power Issues
by Mark Fulton
Fixing power problems in your RC car before it is terminal!
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