It is to be noted that in the RC hobbies, building custom cars provide the best of both worlds in terms of customization and power. If you are a long time RC hobbyist or if you are just getting your feet wet in the RC hobby building your own custom RC car can be quite exciting. Below is what goes into RC custom builds and why these could be the perfect projects for you.RC Custom Builds – What are They?
RC custom builds pertain to the process of assembling an RC car from scratch according to one’s desired specifications for the vehicle. Custom builds are different from cookie-cutter models that already have set specifications and components where the builder only gets to decide on the final assembly of the machine, the very basic components such as the chassis down to the electronics are selected by the builder making for a very special and very efficient machine.
Why Go Custom?
Personalization: Custom builds therefore allow one to have an exact model of a vehicle of their choice and one that suits their personality. Whether you are designing for a high speed racing car or an off-road truck, or even a scale model, you are capable of exercising that control.
Performance: This is due to quality components source, and the degree of customization to achieve a superior performance as compared to standard models. This also includes an enhanced speed, handling, durability and battery life.
Learning Experience: I think that assembling an RC vehicle from a scratch or improving a ready car is always exciting and can contribute to the understanding of how things work in a very efficient way. It provides you a clear insight of how the RC technology works in terms of mechanics, electronics and engineering.
Creativity and Satisfaction: It is very fulfilling to watch your idea turn into reality. The steps one has to take in order to create a one of a kind RC vehicle from scratch, and then watching it in action can be very satisfying and fun.
Important Parts of RC Custom Builds
Chassis: Quite literally the ‘skeleton’ of your RC vehicle, the chassis defines the structural framework and robustness of the vehicle. There are three available choices: plastic, aluminum or carbon fiber each having its strengths and weight.
Suspension: When it comes to off road vehicles, suspension is probably one of the most important components. Shocks and suspension arms can be adjusted while the adjustable kits can assist in catering for a specific type of ground.
Motor and Electronics: Brushed or brushless motor and the ESC must also be chosen correctly to achieve the desired performance from the vehicle. Sophisticated servos also provide an accurate command resolution.
Body: That is why the body shell is not only a design element, but also an aerodynamic and weight-related factor. Body coloring and graphics are other ways through which a car can be made to be more unique.
Battery: The type of battery and the battery capacity that is selected determines the amount of time that your vehicle will run and how it will perform. Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries are widely used due to their ability to store a large amount of energy as well as deliver the energy quickly.
Radio System: It is imperative that there is a stable transmission of signals from the transmitter to the receiver as far as accuracy is concerned. Suppose the system is equipped with several channels of more complex operations.
How to Create Your Own RC Car
Planning: Determine what you want to use your RC vehicle for, racing, off-road, scale modelling, and design your RC vehicle with that in mind. Identify research components and accumulate the list of necessary components.
Assembling: Begin with the chassis and assemble the suspension, motor, electronics and the body. Pay attention to directions to avoid missing some important steps of installation and make sure that all the items are properly aligned and tightened.
Testing and Tuning: After assembling the car take it for a spin to check if there are any problems. Adjust the level of ride quality, for example stiffness of the suspension, or the speed of the motors for better performance.
Upgrading: All custom built homes are by no means complete. In the future when there is an advancement in technology or you feel that you need a change, you can make changes to the unit to get the newest model.
Conclusion
RC custom builds is a combination of art, technology and self-fulfilment for anyone who has the interest in it. It is a much more enjoyable experience and you get to build your own vehicle which can be quite satisfying and you get to understand the technology behind it much better. Whether one’s goal is to get maximum power or create a beautiful and colorful design, the potential of custom RC Cars is vast. Well, then let’s get down to business, prepare your tools and get to constructing your ideal RC machine right now!
