RC Airplane Electronic Speed Controllers (ESC)

    Electronic Speed Controllers have been around for a long time now and it seems each new generation of RC enthusiasts are provided more and more choice of size, sophistication and price.

    For newcomers to RC, the article below explains a little about the history of the ESC and provides some basic guidelines of what kind of ESC you may require for your model.

Hints, Tips and Information
For RC Enthusiasts

What are the Best ESC to Battery Connectors?

   Choosing the right Connectors to connect your ESC to the Battery, not only can make the difference between winning and loosing, but if you make the wrong choice, can actually be dangerous.

   In this article I describe my own experience with connectors, gleaned over my many years of RC Buggy and Touring Car racing, to guide you to what i consider to be the best and most efficient Connectors on the market.

Why you should Solder your ESC to your Motor

   When you first start in RC, your model may have come with the standard brushed 27T silver can stock motor, with two wires with bullet connectors soldered to it. Although this is fine for fun driving around the back yard, if you ever move up to Club racing, you need to learn to solder your motor "directly" to the ESC.

   Read this article to find out why and learn a few tips on how to Solder safely.

How to Charge Rechargeable Batteries

   In the ever changing world of Rechargeable Batteries, this article was written to explain the best methods of charging the different Battery versions and how they should be safely stored or discharged.

   Although related primarily to my own Model Car background, the information in this article is useful for all forms of RC.

Electric Motors for RC Models

   When I first started in RC, one of the most confusing things I had to learn was about Electric Motor Winds and Turns, and Advance and Retard, and the difference they make to the performance of the motor.

   Weather its more Torque you need from your Motor, or simply Revs Per Minute, this article explains what you should be looking for and how you can adjust your Motor for what you need.

How to avoid Radio Interference

   Radio Interference is common across all forms of RC. In this article I have listed a number of hints and tips, gained over my many years of experience in RC, explaining how by making a few simple changes to the positioning of your receiver, or using some electronic components, you can easily avoid and protect your model from Interference..

More Hints and Tips

   For more Radio Controlled Model Hints, Tips and Information, check out the list on the RCScrapyard Homepage. ▶ ▶