Heatsinks for Electric Motors
For Radio Controlled Models

    To choose the right motor for your needs, you have to understand about the characteristics of the different types of motor - winds and turns, advance and retard, Brushed and Brushless.

Hints, Tips and Information
For RC Enthusiasts

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.

Brushless Motors for RC Models

   When you started in RC, your model probably came with a basic silver can Brushed motor. As you advance you will no doubt at some point move over to Brushless, and you will soon find it is a completely different animal.

   In this article gives you some basic insight into the different kinds of Brushless Motors - Sensored, Sensorless, Inrunner, Outrunner - and explain in simple terms all you need to know to make the right choice.

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.

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. ▶ ▶