Gear Ratio Tuning for RC Cars – How I Learned the Hard Way (Speed vs Torque)
I still remember the first time I messed with my RC car’s gear ratio. I thought, “Hey, bigger pinion gear = faster car, right?”Yeah… it was faster—for about three minutes. Then the motor got so hot it could’ve cooked breakfast. That’s when I realized gear ratio tuning isn’t just about speed. It’s about balance. And…