Why Some R/C Model Vehicle Hobbyists Hate Gyros and AI

Tamiya's Dirt Two-Wheel Drive Series: The DT-01, DT-02, DT-03, and DT-04

What makes Tamiya's dirt two-wheel drive series so special in the hearts and minds of many R/C model vehicle enthusiast? What are the difference between the different generations of the DT-01, DT-02, DT-03, and the DT-04 chassis? Which radio-controlled model vehicle kit was the first on each chassis and which was the most popular? And which hop-up parts can fit multiple generations of the DT (Dirt Two-Wheel Drive) series? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we get down anddirty to get you these generational answers.

What Hollywood, Mass Media, and Commercial Ads get Wrong About the R/C Hobby

Just like skateboarders and TTRPG (Tabletop Role-Playing Game) players, the media gets the R/C model vehicle hobbyist community wrong on so many levels. Why does this persist? In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we go over these harmful stereotypes and how some manufacturers help to promote these ideas with their corporate strategies for maximum profit at the cost of the reputation of the hobby and the community.

HOW-TO: Install a Gyro into Your R/C Model Vehicle

If you have every considered installing a gyro in your R/C model vehicle you might have wondered how difficult it is. It's relatively straightforward, however you do need to have specific types of servos,  radio transmitters, and radio receivers in your radio-controlled model vehicle. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we go over the best gyros, step-by-step directions for installation, and the prerequisite electronic equipment you need before you install any gyros.

Why Some R/C Model Vehicle Hobbyists Hate Gyros and AI

While in general, the R/C model vehicle enthusiast community has accepted new technologies like ball diffs. ESCs, 2.4GHZ radio equipment, NiMh, LiFe, or LiPo batteries, etc. there still seems to be a strong hatred for some technologies like gyros and AI (artificial intelligence). In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we give the reasons, which isn't always, "I hate what I don't understand."

Trust But Verify: The Advantages and Disadvantages of R/C Forums vs. Podcasts

The R/C Forums are in many ways a lifeline of the radio-controlled model vehicle hobbyist community. However, with so the information they have and the good that they do, there are major disadvantages, including conflicting information, purposely or ignorantly errant misinformation, and ridiculous drama. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we show you how you cut through the noise and get the correct information from true radio control experts who are veteran R/C enthusiasts.