RC Guides
Buyer’s guides, how-tos and upgrade advice from the RC Hop Up Parts team, covering servos, scales, GoatGuns, CEN, BlackZon and more. New guides are added regularly.
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RC Beginner's Guide: How to Choose, Run and Care for Your First RC Car or Truck
New to RC? How to pick your first car or truck: scales, vehicle types, RTR vs kit, brushed vs brushless, batteries and charging, tools, care and upgrades.
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Understanding RC Servos: Sizes, Scale Fit, Torque, Speed, Gears, and Motors
Remote-controlled (RC) servos are crucial components in many hobbyist and professional applications, ranging from model airplanes and cars to robotics. These devices act as actuators, converting electrical signals into precise...
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GoatGuns Scale Guide: Every Model by Scale, Plus Accessories and Display Ideas
Which scale is each GoatGuns model? A full list of 1/3, 1/4, 1/2.5 and 1/2.05 die-cast models, the accessories that fit them, and how to display them.
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