The RC Deep Dive

That vintage or rere (re-release) R/C model vehicle on your workbench is far more than a simple hobby; it's a powerful neurological tool that actively rewires your brain to fight stress. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we reveal the science behind how achieving a state of "flow" and tapping into nostalgia can remove stress, restore your calm, and build the resilience to handle anything.

Did you know that you can convert the stock 2WS (Two Wheel Steering) to 4WS (For Wheel Steering) in your 6WD (Six Wheel Drive) radio-controlled model vehicle? The chassis parts are included inside the G6-01 and G6-01TR chassis, but you will need some specific electronics being what you would need if driving it in the default 2WS mode. Within the 4WS mode there are even 3 different sub-mode options as well. It's a pretty in-depth hop-up, but in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we give you all of the options and walk you through it step by step to upgrade your 6X6 to it's full potential! 

A must-have hop-up for any of the 6X6 G6-01 and G6-01TR chassis R/C model vehicles by Tamiya are the aluminium CVA (Constant Volume Adjustable) oil-filled dampers that are made for them. However these shocks do not come with shock springs or damper oil. So, in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we spring the physics, chemistry, and physical science do you can pick the correct shock springs and damper oil for your preferred style of driving these legendary 6WD (Six Wheel Drive) radio-controlled model vehicles. 

We have been talking a lot recently about the Tamiya King Yellow and KongHead radio-controlled monster trucks, as they are the most popular 6WD (Six Wheel Drive) bashers that Tamiya sells. However in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we focus on the other diet impressive 6x6 crawlers that Tamiya makes, the Volvo A60H Hauler dump truck and the DynaHead Euro truck. 

If you've made a bulletproof King Yellow or KongHead radio-controlled monster truck with a brushed 550 motor, steel pinion gear, and aluminium CVA (Constant Volume Adjustable) oil-filled shocks, what are the next hop-ups that will strengthen your G6-01 chassis R/C model vehicle? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we direct you to the right upgrades for the ESC (Electronic Speed Controller), servo, and servo saver for this 6x6 monster bus and monster semi-truck. 

The Kong Head and King Yellow radio controlled monster vehicles have a set of hop-ups that one the surface look like they are just for aesthetic purposes. But do these hop-ups have a hidden mechanical upgrade as well? We look through the gearbox, break down the chemistry and physics and revising why might want to get these hop-ups for your King Yellow and KongHead in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.  

Most 1:10th scale radio-controlled model vehicles run on a brushed 380 or 540 motor. But a select few can really benefit from a brushed 550 motor. What is a 550 motor and what makes it so different from a 540 motor and so good for some R/C model vehicles and so bad for others? We uncoil the details and give you all the details on the major and minor differences between these great motors in the RC Deep Dive podcast. 

Have you ever been to a R/C model vehicle museum? Do you know where you can find one to visit? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we pull out the map, and drop pins on all of the museums that you can experience that have a focus on radio-controlled model vehicles, both civilian hobby and military grade. 

Do you know where the world's first radio-controlled model vehicle hobby shop was located? Do you know if they are still operating at the same location after 60 years? Do you know what their name is today? If not, you might be surprised with their origin, history and present status. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we unravel the beginnings of friendly local R/C hobby shops 

Long time listeners to the RC deep dive podcast will know that Nikola Tesla's 1898 teleautomoton was the first radio-controlled model vehicle. But there are many inventions along the way to that first R/C boat. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we go over all of them along with his rearing by his Orthodox priest Father and housewife-inventor mother and the reaction from the world to god's many inventions.