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Why RC Electronics Actually Die: Heat, Gearing, and the Number Nobody Checks

Motors, ESCs, packs and gears almost always die of heat — and heat announces itself every run in a number you can read in two seconds. The full causal chain, how to measure it properly, and exactly what to change when it is wrong.

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ESC Programming: Throttle Curve, Drag Brake, and LVC Explained

Your ESC has its own settings menu separate from your radio — throttle curve, drag brake, and low-voltage cutoff all live there, and getting them right changes how the whole rig feels and how long the pack lasts.

ESC and Motor Break-In: Do It Right the First Time

A gentle first pack or two can add years to a new motor's life — here's exactly how to break in brushed and brushless setups the right way.

Brushed vs Brushless Motors: What's Actually Different

Two motor designs, one job — spinning your wheels — but wildly different mechanics, efficiency, and cost. Here's what's really going on inside each one.

Gear Ratio and Rollout Explained (And Why Pinion/Spur Matters)

The pinion and spur gear you pick decide whether your rig launches hard or fries its motor — here's how to think about gearing like you actually understand it.