GuideSource: Adam Drake

How to Tune Your ESC's Throttle and Brake Settings for Off-road Racing

ESCs get more and more complicated every year, so let The Drake walk you through what you really need to know to get your off-roader dialed in. His explanation is based on 1/8 off-road racing, using a Tekin RX8 Gen 3 with a 1900Kv motor, but the concepts are universal.

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