• Gearhead's Gazette
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Tips, tricks, tech talk, and hobby know-how, fresh from the minds of fellow gearheads.
RC battery packs beside a vehicle tray
How to Choose the Right RC Battery Without Guessing

Learn how capacity, C rating, voltage, and fitment affect the right RC battery choice for your setup.

RC servo and steering parts on a workbench
How to Choose RC Servos

Pick the right RC servo by understanding torque, speed, waterproofing, gear durability, and fitment.

RC pinion and spur gear setup close-up
How to Choose the Right Pinion Gear Without Cooking Your Setup

Choose the right pinion gear by balancing speed, heat, punch, and reliability instead of guessing.

RC battery charger and packs on a bench
How to Choose the Right RC Battery Charger Without Overcomplicating It

Choose the right RC charger by focusing on wattage, battery support, and the way you actually charge packs.

How to Control Wheelspin in RC Bashing setup on an RC workbench
How to Control Wheelspin in RC Bashing

Draft guide for how to control wheelspin in rc bashing in the Gearhead's Gazette style.

KV vs Turns: RC Motor Specs That Actually Matter setup on an RC workbench
KV vs Turns: RC Motor Specs That Actually Matter

Draft guide for kv vs turns: rc motor specs that actually matter in the Gearhead's Gazette style.

LiPo battery setup and RC car
LiPo Batteries 101

Understand 3S, 4S, charging, and storage basics so your battery setup stays powerful and easy to live with.

LiPo battery charging on a bench charger
How to Set the Correct Charge Rate for LiPo Batteries

Set the correct LiPo charge rate with simple 1C guidance that keeps packs healthy and charging routines easy.

LiPo batteries stored safely on a bench
LiPo Storage and Safety

Learn simple LiPo storage and safety habits that protect your packs, your setup, and your charging routine.

How to Match an RC Motor to Your ESC Without Guessing setup on an RC workbench
How to Match an RC Motor to Your ESC Without Guessing

Draft guide for how to match an rc motor to your esc without guessing in the Gearhead's Gazette style.