Tech Articles and Resources




    Hey guys, it's Mitch from RG here. I've started to compile a list of manuals, tech articles and videos I thought might be helpful to you in your quest to perfect your RC drift life. I will try to add to this list if I find anything else of use. Hope this helps you!


Marcus RWD Blog (Posts on everything from suspension and damper tuning to gyro setup and more!): https://ameblo.jp/marcus38060/theme-10105118527.html

Reve D Takahiro Lecture Blog (Similar to Marcus, posting on everything from transmitter setup to suspension geometry and more. Great info from a real professional in the industry. *Use Google Chrome for translation*): https://ameblo.jp/takahiro3118/theme-10112275545.html


ESC SETTING

Acuvance: https://acuvance.co.jp/pdf/download-english/p2_52.pdf

Acuvance Power Change Function (Xarvis XX ONLY): https://acuvance.co.jp/pdf/download-english/tao3_PowerChange230320.pdf

Yokomo (Page 5-7): https://teamyokomo.com/downloadfiles/!02!MANUAL/!02!ELECTRONICS/Speed_Controler_BL-RPX2_Manual(English).pdf

Hobbywing: https://www.eurorc.com/page/110/hobbywing-settings-explained

https://youtu.be/ZYwBid5O_0w?si=2iDWFvjeQ9pQJwNY



FUTABA


Futaba Reciever Compatibility: https://futabausa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/tx-rx-compatibility.pdf 

Futaba Update Software Downloads (Transmitter, Receiver, etc.): https://futabausa.com/product-support/software-downloads/?fbclid=IwAR1u1HbdX-u96MOqulv82VuB_eUvS8YqboBFyetO9XEQCVAgnj1RLkfxx00&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Futaba GYD550 Gyro Settings: 4PM (Page 4): https://futabausa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/T4PM_UPDATE_V5.30E_Letter.pdf

7/10PX (Page 10-11): https://futabausa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/7PX-7XC-update_ENG-V10.1_Letter.pdf

Futaba Servo Settings (Page 143-144): https://futabausa.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/7PXR.pdf



REVE D

RS-ST/RS-ST Pro Servo Programmer Parameters: https://youtu.be/_sPvY-NeAZU

https://youtu.be/8bZctyi8lqw?si=d3zYXmPCL99pVuPp

(Ameblo blog in description): https://teamreved.com/product/rs-pgca


SANWA

Sanwa Reciever Compatibility: https://sanwa-denshi.com/rc/common/pdf/TX,RX%20compatible%20with%20RF190514.pdf

SV-D2 ESC Manual: https://sanwa-denshi.com/rc/SV-D2%20Manual%20Print.pdf 

PGS-CLII Servo Settings Explained: https://youtu.be/0AahnPOrmRE



SUSPENSION TUNING


Ackermann:


https://ameblo.jp/marcus38060/entry-12359289271.html


https://www.instagram.com/p/CqnHJqpyNoG/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RDSZjezy8Q&t=550s


Bumpsteer: 


https://ameblo.jp/marcus38060/entry-12405271795.html?frm=theme

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc1JOWwq33A


Caster:


https://ameblo.jp/marcus38060/entry-12351833320.html?frm=theme


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tupcwACMfU


Front Camber:


https://ameblo.jp/marcus38060/entry-12351833320.html?frm=theme

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr5DxAzk3KA


Rear Camber Progression (Rear Camber Link Angle):


https://ameblo.jp/marcus38060/entry-12370472684.html?frm=theme


Roll Center: 


https://ameblo.jp/marcus38060/entry-12395489456.html?frm=theme


https://www.racecar-engineering.com/tech-explained/tech-explained-roll-centre/


https://youtu.be/Fabp0drMZSU 


Kingpin Inclination/Scrub Radius:

https://ameblo.jp/marcus38060/entry-12351846434.html

https://youtu.be/vd9x4xZ1VMM


Final Drive Ratio (FDR)

https://ameblo.jp/marcus38060/entry-12350138594.html


YOKOMO


Drift Chassis Manuals: https://teamyokomo.com/download/!02!MANUAL/!03!DRIFT_KIT/


V4 Gyro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrWwkD4KOPQ&t=134s


SP-02DV2/SP-03 Servo Settings Explained: https://youtu.be/f7FedU1Wmvs?si=LkHZjxl3nWNeZkyV


BL-RPX-II  ESC Manual:

https://teamyokomo.com/downloadfiles/!02!MANUAL/!02!ELECTRONICS/Speed_Controler_BL-RPX2_Manual(English).pdf


BL-RS4/PRO4 ESC Manual:

http://www.yeda-shop.eu/fotky6638/fotov/_ps_2471BL-PRO4-RS4-MANUAL-20161115-ENG.pdf


R100/R160 ESC Manual (English Page 5:

https://teamyokomo.com/downloadfiles/!02!MANUAL/!02!ELECTRONICS/R100_Instruction_Manual.pdf


YD-2 Suspension Mount Insert Chart:


https://site.petitrc.com/reglages/yokomo/setupyd2/YD2_SuspensionMountChart.pdf


BD8/YD-2 Front (A, B, C suspension mount) Toe Angle Chart: 

https://site.petitrc.com/reglages/yokomo/setupbd8/BD8_ToeAngleChart/


YD-2 Rear (D, E suspension mount) Toe Angle Chart:

https://teamyokomo.com/downloadfiles/!02!MANUAL/!03!DRIFT_KIT/YD-2EX2_Toe_angle_chart.pdf


Hobbywing User Manuals: https://support.hobbywingdirect.com/hc/en-us/categories/14019143585171-User-Manuals


MST


Drift Chassis Kit: https://www.rc-mst.com/support.php?pg=1&class_sn=2


Electronics (Remote & Gyro): https://www.rc-mst.com/support.php?class_sn=9


How to Paint an RC Car Body by Tamiya: https://www.tamiya.de/tamiya_en/blog/240-painting-rc-car-bodies-the-right-way-to-do-it/#:~:text=For%20optimal%20processing%2C%20it%20should,start%20with%20the%20dark%20tones.



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