Getting back into RC cars
Discussion
I had a sort through the garage at the weekend and rediscovered some old radio control cars I had from when I was 14, particularly my old Associated RC10 I use to race (along with another one, and two Schumacher Cougars).
This one is fitted with a Tekin Gold speed controller and super fast Futaba servo which I remember to be top notch back then.
I am guessing with 20 years passing the 1700 mA batteries I had from back then have moved on - so I fancy getting some new batteries for the cars so that the kids can start to play with them... is it worth it? And what should I get battery wise?
Anything else to look for that has changed in 20 years?
This one is fitted with a Tekin Gold speed controller and super fast Futaba servo which I remember to be top notch back then.
I am guessing with 20 years passing the 1700 mA batteries I had from back then have moved on - so I fancy getting some new batteries for the cars so that the kids can start to play with them... is it worth it? And what should I get battery wise?
Anything else to look for that has changed in 20 years?
You will be amazed at cells now!
Probably not worth stressing old electrics with LiPo cells, get some 3000-3300mah NiMh cells, same size and voltage as nicads but far more capacity and probably £20 a pack?
ETA: I have these for a Tamiya Blackfoot for bashing about with the kids
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/overlander-3300mah-7.2...
May be slightly dearer depending on which connectors you need, but seemingly endless run time (when you're waiting for them to finish!)
You'll probably need a new charger if your old one isn't NiMh compatible
Probably not worth stressing old electrics with LiPo cells, get some 3000-3300mah NiMh cells, same size and voltage as nicads but far more capacity and probably £20 a pack?
ETA: I have these for a Tamiya Blackfoot for bashing about with the kids
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/overlander-3300mah-7.2...
May be slightly dearer depending on which connectors you need, but seemingly endless run time (when you're waiting for them to finish!)
You'll probably need a new charger if your old one isn't NiMh compatible
Edited by vx220 on Monday 20th April 22:02
Edited by vx220 on Monday 20th April 22:03
Edited by vx220 on Monday 20th April 22:04
Thanks for the links, and came across this link for classic RC racing - http://revival.a1racingclub.com/classic-racing.htm...
Looks like an interesting weekend for any that raced back in the late 80s/ early 90s. There is a team endurance I notice - PH Team???
Will have to check out my charger for compatability with those batteries but I like the idea of racing around for longer than 5 mins.
Looks like an interesting weekend for any that raced back in the late 80s/ early 90s. There is a team endurance I notice - PH Team???
Will have to check out my charger for compatability with those batteries but I like the idea of racing around for longer than 5 mins.
That meeting is run by Iconic RC, come and join us on https://www.facebook.com/groups/iconicrc/
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