The RC Deep Dive

If you have hopped-up your Neo Fighter DT-03 (a.k.a. the Neo-Frog DT-03 [Dirt Two Wheel Drive Generation 3 chassis]) and want the fastest 540 motor possible, what is a safe brushed and brushless motor option? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we look both at Tamiya 540 motors and 3rd party aftermarket motor makers as well to find the fastest and safest options for your Tamiya Neo Fighter DT-03 R/C buggy. 

What should you do if you are running you radio-controlled car, truck, buggy, jeep, van, bus, or tank and an unleashed dog charges your R/C model vehicle and bites down on it? You might be surprised what your first reaction should be in this situation. If you are able to get the canine to let go, what should you do to restore your vehicle? And lastly, what can you do to prevent this from happening in the first place? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we dig into dog psychology to try and help save your R/C kit. 

In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we go over the best ways to just say no to letting someone you don't know drive your radio controlled car, buggy, truck, tank, van, jeep, or bus and how to let them down gently with facts and human psychology. In the end, you might interest them in the R/C model vehicle hobby by quickly explaining the differences between toy-grade and hobby-grade radio-control model vehicles. 

What is TRF (Tamiya Racing Factory) VG (Viscosity Grade) bearing oil? How does it compare to other TRF and other brand bearing oils? And what is the difference between bearing oils and thrust bearing greases, especially the TRF VG branding? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we lubricate your knowledge with the best premium racing oils and greases for your radio-controlled model cars, buggies, trucks, jeeps, vans, and busses. 

What makes Tamiya's dirt four-wheel drive series so special in the hearts and minds of many R/C model vehicle enthusiast? What are the difference between the different generations of the DF-01, DF-02, and the DF-03 chassis? And why will there never be a DT-04? Which radio-controlled model vehicle kit was the first on each chassis and which was the most popular? And which hop-up parts can fit multiple generations of the DF (Dirt Four-Wheel Drive) series? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we get down in the dirt, and get you these multi-generational answers. 

What makes Tamiya's dirt two-wheel drive series so special in the hearts and minds of many R/C model vehicle enthusiast? What are the difference between the different generations of the DT-01, DT-02, DT-03, and the DT-04 chassis? Which radio-controlled model vehicle kit was the first on each chassis and which was the most popular? And which hop-up parts can fit multiple generations of the DT (Dirt Two-Wheel Drive) series? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we get down anddirty to get you these generational answers. 

Just like skateboarders and TTRPG (Tabletop Role-Playing Game) players, the media gets the R/C model vehicle hobbyist community wrong on so many levels. Why does this persist? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we go over these harmful stereotypes and how some manufacturers help to promote these ideas with their corporate strategies for maximum profit at the cost of the reputation of the hobby and the community. 

If you have every considered installing a gyro in your R/C model vehicle you might have wondered how difficult it is. It's relatively straightforward, however you do need to have specific types of servos,  radio transmitters, and radio receivers in your radio-controlled model vehicle. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we go over the best gyros, step-by-step directions for installation, and the prerequisite electronic equipment you need before you install any gyros. 

While in general, the R/C model vehicle enthusiast community has accepted new technologies like ball diffs. ESCs, 2.4GHZ radio equipment, NiMh, LiFe, or LiPo batteries, etc. there still seems to be a strong hatred for some technologies like gyros and AI (artificial intelligence). In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we give the reasons, which isn't always, "I hate what I don't understand." 

The R/C Forums are in many ways a lifeline of the radio-controlled model vehicle hobbyist community. However, with so the information they have and the good that they do, there are major disadvantages, including conflicting information, purposely or ignorantly errant misinformation, and ridiculous drama. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we show you how you cut through the noise and get the correct information from true radio control experts who are veteran R/C enthusiasts.