Category: General Radio Control

Articles relating to all RC

Three Misconceptions in RC – Brushless Motors & more

A Lower (vs higher) Kv Motor Produces More Torque It is a common misconception that a lower Kv motor automatically produces more torque then a higher Kv motor in the same size class. What we do know is that the Kv constant of the motor is directly related to the torque constant of the motor, …

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Where to use Digital vs Analog Servos in RC Vehicles

In the previous article, we covered the differences between the Analog and Digital servo. In this article we are taking that a step further and we are going to look at specific applications. Applications Best Suited for Digital Servos Digital servos are best used in an application that requires best performance. Two factors must also …

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The Difference between Analog and Digital RC Servos

Analog vs Digital Servos

If you’ve had to ever purchase a servo or replacement servo for your application, you may have stumbled in to these terms. What is the difference between an analog servo and a digital servo? If I were to grab a bunch of digital and analog servos, ripped the labels off and asked for you to …

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Prop Thrust and Pitch – What do they do?

Propeller Pitch and Thrust

It doesn’t matter if you fly RC airplanes or drive RC boats. These vehicles use a propeller ( prop ) and both are affected by each term, Prop Thrust and Prop Pitch Speed. When referring to prop thrust and pitch speed, they both contribute to propeller performance. To be effective, a prop must deliver an …

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Torque vs Horsepower

Torque vs Horsepower Curve - Nitro-Gas Engine vs ELectric Motor

In this article we are going to look at Torque vs Horsepower and settle that debate once and for all. We will be focusing in on how these terms work for us in the RC hobby. Many questions that you may see pop up or often question yourself in the world of RC are the …

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