The RC Deep Dive

Why were the DuraTrax Onyx series of radio-controlled model vehicle battery chargers so popular? Why did they all become discontinued even though they were (and in many R/C hobbyist community circles still are) very popular? What has replaced these iconic chargers amongst radio control enthusiasts? We unplug the mystery and power the facts in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast to answer these mysteries. 

How long should it take to charge your radio-controlled model vehicle's and radio transmitter's NiCd (Nickel Cadmium), NiMh (Nickel Metal Hydride), LiFe (Lithium Phosphate), or LiPo (Lithium Polymer) battery to charge? What capabilities of the charger matter when calculating the time that a charge should take? We amp up your knowledge power about R/C battery charging in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast. 

Classic sandwiches like the PB&J (Peanut Butter and Jelly), Grilled Cheese, BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, & Tomato), Club, Italian Beef, Pastrami on Rye, Monte Cristo, Reuben, Bahn Mi, Meatball, French Dip, Lobster Roll, and the Po' Boy are iconic in their own right, but their histories and DNA (Deoxyribo-Nucleic Acid) line up perfectly with many vintage Tamiya radio-controlled model vehicle kits. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we open this connection menu. 

If you are new to using a stick-style radio transmitter for your radio-controlled model ground vehicle we go through exactly how to program your transmitter and each of the options your have for making adjustments to your R/C car, buggy, truck, jeep, van, bus, or tank. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we answer this question from a listener using our FlySky FS-i6X radio transmitter for radio control model ground vehicles. 

IGC (Instant Gratification Culture) is dangerous and detrimental to both adults and children. But how can we fight against these damaging effects from this disastrous condition that destroys the mind? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we explain how building radio-controlled model vehicle kits can not only prevent this debilitating condition but also fight against any existing damage with this lifelong hobby. 

How is it that one hobby can both be perfect for both the most introverted shy R/C hobbyist and also the most extroverted, outgoing, talkative radio-controlled model vehicle enthusiast? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we go into the psychology behind the solitary introvert builder to the group-activity seeking extrovert racer and why this hobbyist community is perfect for all personality types. 

Many people wonder why Tamiya doesn't use sequential parts system, where "Bag 1" contains parts for Step 1, "Bag 2" for Step 2, and so on and instead has part bags A, B, C, D, etc. in its R/C cars, trucks, buggies, vans, jeeps, busses, and tanks that are not associated with any specific step. While it might not be obvious on the onset, this system actually makes a lot of sense both for Tamiya and the builder if you understand the concept behind it. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we explain exactly why this iconic part bagging system is used in Tamiya's radio-controlled model vehicle kits instead of the alternative method. 

A Tamiya rere (re-release) radio-controlled model vehicle kit is a lot of fun for a kid and an adult, but it also can be an amazing school show-and-tell item and then later one of many possible educational science fair projects. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we teach parents and guardians know exactly how your kid can become the show-and-tell star or a science fair winner with the power of the R/C model vehicle hobby and the antithesis to the dangerous modern instant gratification culture. 

Most people who drive, race, bash, crawl, drift, or speed run their R/C model cars, trucks, buggies, vans, jeeps, or busses have never piloted a radio-controlled tank. The experience is very different and the options they have are incredible. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we go over the epic, fascinating history of Tamiya's Radio control tanks from vintage to modern models that will blow your mind! 

Shims really help slop in axles, gearboxes, gears, and wheels, especially in the vintage and rere (re-release) Grasshopper, Hornet, Grasshopper II, and Super Hornet. But do you know where to place them to get the maximum gear mesh and preventing axles from popping out of the gears in the gearbox? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we shift you into this higher gear answer.