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Can Lipo batteries explode?

  Lipo (Lithium-polymer) batteries are huge in the RC industry. They have taken over from the old technology of Nimh (Nickel-metal hydride) and Nicad (Nickel-cadmium) batteries. They are superior in longevity and constant current but they do have there downsides. The quick answer is yes, they can explode and catch fire. If you take the time to understand how they …

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What tools do I need to race RC Cars?

Racing RC cars is allot of fun, there is always something to tweak or a new track to attend. It doesn’t matter if your main objective is to win or have fun. Eventually you will want to become faster. Over the years I have accumulated various different types of tools. Some I use more than others, so I thought I …