Build Your Own Submarine
If you are tried of building things that fly, why not try a submarine like [DIYPerks] did? As you can see in the video below, the key is to control …read more Continue reading Build Your Own Submarine
Category Archives: radio control
A Guide To Designing A Custom RC Controller
These days, there are tons of RC controllers out there of all shapes and sizes. However, if you want to build something with just the right amount of buttons and …read more Continue reading A Guide To Designing A Custom RC Controller
When Benchies Fly
Most of us have printed a few benchies to test our 3D printers. The intrepid little boat has a variety of features that tax different parts of the printing process. …read more Continue reading When Benchies Fly
You Can 3D Print Your Own RC Motorbikes
Radio control cars have been a popular toy for decades, but their motorcycle counterparts have always lagged behind due to balance issues and compromised agility. At the same time, a …read more Continue reading You Can 3D Print Your Own RC Motorbikes
Re-Engineering an RC Helicopter via Tinkercad
Radio control toys can be great fun to play with. However, at the bottom end of the market, sometimes you find you’ve bought something that just doesn’t work quite right. …read more Continue reading Re-Engineering an RC Helicopter via Tinkercad
A Cold Gas Thruster On an RC Car
Tesla have boldly claimed that one day they’ll ship a Roadster complete with a cold-gas thruster for truly ridiculous acceleration. Whether or not that ever comes to pass remains to …read more Continue reading A Cold Gas Thruster On an RC Car
Solar Plane Is Like One Big Flying Solar Panel
Solar-powered plane concepts typically focus on high-efficiency glider-type designs, so as to make the best possible use of the limited power available from the sun. [rctestflight] wanted to try a …read more Continue reading Solar Plane Is Like One Big Flying Solar Panel
Modding A Hot Wheels Car Into A Radio Controlled Drift Weapon
Hot Wheels are some of the most popular diecast toy cars worldwide. The car bodies are faithful recreations of the real thing, though the models are mere stationary playthings. That …read more Continue reading Modding A Hot Wheels Car Into A Radio Controlled Drift Weapon
Teardown: Linkimals Musical Moose
Like so many consumer products these days, baby toys seem to get progressively more complex with each passing year. Despite the fact that the average toddler will more often than …read more Continue reading Teardown: Linkimals Musical Moose
Driving Upside Down With An RC Fan Car
We’ve all seen those tiny little RC cars that can climb walls thanks to the suction generated with fans. Their principle is essentially the opposite to that of a hovercraft. [Engineering After Hours] wanted to build his own RC car …read more