Learn How Servos Work and What They Do

Servos serve as the muscular system for radio control models. In the case of RC cars, servos are responsible for steering the front wheels. In nitro-powered models, an additional servo controls the carburetor and brake mechanisms. Servos are available in various sizes, catering to both larger and smaller models. Certain servos boast superior torque and operational speed compared to others.

While Traxxas is known for creating durable, basher-friendly radio-controlled vehicles, there’s another brand that has been making a name for themselves in that same space. That brand is ARRMA and they’ve rolled out some unique, fun, and fast vehicles throughout the years!

ARRMA’s line up focuses on off-road vehicles that are destined for backyard bashing and parking lot speed runs. The buggies and trucks that make up their fleet are as eye-catching as they are fast, with some models capable of handling 6S LiPo battery power.

ARRMA and they’ve rolled out some unique, fun, and fast vehicles throughout the years!

ARRMA’s line up focuses on off-road vehicles that are destined for backyard bashing and parking lot speed runs. The buggies and trucks that make up their fleet are as eye-catching as they are fast, with some models capable of handling 6S LiPo battery power. 

Remote-controlled cars have come a long way from being cheap toys that you can get for a few ringgit at the toy store! Modern versions of RCs – as they’re commonly called – be as fast as actual cars and even out-accelerate them! The choices and varieties are plenty, too. All of which makes buying one of the moderns RCs a little confusing to newcomers to this passion.

There’s a lot to think about before buying your first RC car. This guide will explore vehicle types, batteries, speed, capability and more. So, here’s the 101 guide to buying a remote car control.