While My Batteries Charge RC Podcast

West Michigan RC Monster Truck Racing Starts!

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:29:17 -0400

In this episode Tony talks about the busy-ness of life and the start of the 2026 WMRCMT Race season

Universal Rocks RC Crawler Course We've Been Waiting For

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:07:32 -0400

On this episode of While My Batteries Charge RC Podcast we'll be looking at the new Universal Rocks crawling courses and the Axial CJ-7 V2

Losi, Reefs RC, MinifabsRS Oh My!

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:46:45 -0400

This time on While My Batteries Are (dis)Charge Podcast we'll be talking about some new products from Losi & Reefs RC and looking at a new MinifabsRC titanium 24th scale chassis I've got coming in the mail.

Axial Made An SCX10 Toyota! Is JConcepts Reactor A Retro?

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:41:49 -0500

Two topics for our main discussion today. We'll be sharing about the new Axial SCX10iii Toyota SR5 and then follow up with RC Monster Truck talk after JConcepts revealed more about their upcoming kit release of the Reactor.

JConcepts Reactor Stage 2 Retro RC Monster Truck Kit

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:42:37 -0500

Late start to the Podcast this year, but what a great topic to start with. The main focus of this will be on the teased JConcepts Reactor Stage 2 Retro Monster Truck Kit and RC Monster Truck racing. I'm sure I'll get off topic and talk other RC, but that will be the main thrust.

Final Podcast and RC Build of 2025!

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 20:00:00 -0500

2025 was a great year for CCxRC. We hit 100k subs on YouTube and have seen a big spike in our overall views on all platforms...even this podcast. So to all of you I say, "Thank You!".

It's December Already? So many new RCs and Christmas Sales!

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:26:03 -0500

Time for another CCxRC podcast! I'm hoping to get at one more WMBC in before 2026. In this episode we'll talk through some of the recent releases and bring back the SCX30 talk now that they've landed. I've also go more monster truck racing to talk about and plans for 2026 I need to get sorted.

(FORGOT TO POST THIS FROM EARLIER THIS MONTH)

Pro-Line By The Fire 2025 Recap

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:34:24 -0400

Just got back from Pro-Line By The Fire and want to talk about it while it is still fresh in my memory.

New RC Releases at NRHSA & I Hosted My First RC Race

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:16:25 -0400

Lots to talk about in this podcast from new releases, to hosting my first RC monster truck race, and my upcoming trip to Pro-line By The Fire

So Much Going On In The RC Hobby For Me Right Now! How About You?

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:16:52 -0400

What a busy season it is in the RC hobby for me right now. New RCs, fun events, starting a new race series...etc. Trying to find time for it all is tough. Do you find that as well?

Going RC Monster Truck Racing Again!

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:03:07 -0400

Welcome RC podcast fans! This episode will be a bit all over the place as is typical from me. Going to cover 1RC Racing, the new Zombie LMT Mini, and going RC Monster Truck racing again!

Products Mentioned In This Podcast:
1RC Racing Cars: https://alnk.to/3ydTlDM
Zombie LMT Mini: https://alnk.to/7BhjUpB
Shreddy Jet Boat: https://alnk.to/fHob1WD

RC Monster Jam World Finals & Silver Lake Sand Dunes Trips

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:46:42 -0400

It's been a wild two months since I last made a podcast. I've been away from home a lot and am finally settling in to do a recap. Next time I'll take the podcast on the road with me. In this episode I'll be sharing about my trips to the Michigan Silver Lake Sand Dunes to run RCs and to Utah for the Losi RC Championship at the Monster Jam World Finals Pit Party. It was a wild time.

Celebration 75k Subs and More Mini RCs

Wed, 21 May 2025 16:28:46 -0400

Here's my notes for this episode:

75K Subs!

Membership

Losi Nascar video

CrawlerTrax Vector XL Ramps

Grom Mojave

LMT Mini

Furitek Vortex-X brushes system

FMS Brushless LC80 Toyota Land Cruiser

Losi Micro-T

Mini-Z Racing at Grand River Rc

Lots of LITTLE RC Topics To Discuss

Fri, 09 May 2025 16:06:20 -0400

In this episode, Tony dives into event cancellation, new Furitek products for the LMT Mini, Robskii Fabrications SCX24 upgrades, the West Michigan Area RC Club, his format for content and more.

New RC Airboat, Trail Time, and Getting My Bash On

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:48:32 -0400

Lots to talk about in this episode. I've been jumping back into the video making with a vengeance and creating more content!

Check out Jaybee's RC on Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/jaybee_rc_/

CCxRC Update and Losi Drops The New LMT 2.0!

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:38:54 -0400

Lots of changes happening in the world and they are happening in the RC community as well. Losi Dropped the heavily upgraded LMT 2.0 and CCxRC is ready to fire things back up in a big way.

Traxxas and Losi Both Surprised Me

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:38:49 -0400

🎙️ New Podcast Episode! Losi surprises with a budget-friendly brushless sprint car, and Traxxas unveils their pro scale sand car. Are you ready for some spicy RC action? 🚙💨 Listen now! #WhileMyBatteriesCharge #RCenthusiast #Losi #Traxxas

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:30 Exciting New Releases from Losi and Traxxas
04:43 In-Depth Look at Losi's 22S Sprint Car
11:32 Traxxas Pro Scale Sand Car Overview
20:30 Traxxas Bigfoot and Other RC Models
24:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

RC Price Hikes, RC Sales, and New Releases

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:05:03 -0500

In this episode of the While My Batteries Charge podcast, Tony Cece discusses the latest news and updates in the radio-controlled hobby scene. Key topics include the impact of tariffs and manufacturing costs on RC pricing, with specific examples like the Arrma Granite 223S and the new Capra 4WS. Tony delves into product updates and new releases, notably the Axial 1/18th scale Capra, the Team Corally Punisher 4S, and various refreshed models from Arrma, Losi and Axial. He also highlights sales and deals on Horizon Hobby and reflects on his experiences driving these models, offering insights for both newcomers and seasoned hobbyists. The episode wraps up with Tony sharing his excitement about his new Venge RC 24 scale comp rig and future plans for the podcast.

See the sales here: https://alnk.to/a451PtT

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:59 Discussing Price Increases in the RC Hobby

04:39 New Releases and Updates

05:56 Detailed Look at the LMT Mini Megalodon

09:04 Capra and Heelamon Updates

13:31 Sales and Deals

17:25 Team Corrali Punisher 4S Review

26:52 Venge RC 24 Scale Comp Rig

29:00 Conclusion and Future Plans

New RC Releases and the Idea of "Real" or "Honest" Reviews

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 13:49:04 -0500

In this episode of the While My Batteries Charge Podcast, we reflect on the start of 2025 and dive into the latest developments in the RC world. Tony shares his experiences with the Arrma Mojave 4S, expressing his preference for 4S over 6S models. Tony also reviews the new Team Corrali Punisher 4S, discussing its features, durability, and the minor tweaks he made right out of the box. Additionally, Tony highlights the innovative 1/24-scale trucks from Venge RC and discusses the Axial Gilamon, an 8th-scale off-road buggy with Axial Selectable Drive (ASD). He wraps up the episode by addressing the subjective nature of RC reviews and content creation in the RC community. Timeline 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:01 Podcast Continuation Decision 01:47 Arrma Mojave 4S Review 03:36 Team Corrali Punisher 4S Review 12:48 Venge RC 1/24 Scale Innovations 17:48 Axial Gilamon Overview 22:41 Thoughts on RC Reviews and Honesty 31:23 Podcast Conclusion and Future Plans

Thankful for RC this Thanksgiving

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:23:16 -0500

Happy Thanksgiving! There's some new RC stuff to talk about, but also a bit of my journey to this point and why I'm thankful for you and the RC hobby.

RC Fun at the 2024 Great Lakes Gauntlet

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:07:33 -0400

Things are finally settling down after the awesome weekend at the Great Lakes Gauntlet! We had mostly great weather and lots of opportunity to run RCs and hang out.

Furitek Unity Pro and Vanquish VRD are RC Game Changers

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:21:55 -0400

In this episode I talk about 2 game changers in the RC arena - Furitek and Vanquish. Furitek has been changing the game in the mini RC platform for years and continue to create new products that take it further. Vanquish has been making next level products for years and their new VRD lineup makes the entry into RC crawling comps much easier for people like me.

CCxRC Podcast Is Back!

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 10:51:17 -0400

It's been over 6 months since the last podcast and I wasn't sure I was going to bring it back after such a long hiatus, but after many requests from the listeners....it's back! As with much of my CCxRC related social media it will be changing in some ways as I try to bring it all back to the hobby and less about the newest shiny product.

Hardpark Crawlers vDub Dementor Gets An Update

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:16:36 -0500

Coming atcha with another podcast. 2 weeks of snow kept me from going up to the studio to record, but warmer weather is making the path and outdoor stairs manageable again. This episode i talk about my Hardpark Crawlers vDub, the LMT Mini, a new Furitek ESC, etc.

2024 Will Be A MONSTER Year For CCxRC

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 19:12:44 -0500

New year. New RC Fun! This year I'm planning to jump back into the RC Monster Trucks hot and heavy. I'm not getting out of the 1/24 scale....just looking to be more focused and do them and Monster Trucks pretty regularly. We'll see how well I can stick to it. I know I can't keep trying to do everything RC related alongside the other work I'm doing now. It's too much and it really doesn't let me get invested into the areas of RC I enjoy the most. Here's to a new year and more RC fun!

Axial Bring Back Some Fond Memories With Their CJ-7 Release

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:01:15 -0500

Axial is going and tugging on some of my heart strings with their latest release of the CJ-7. I'm not nostalgic of anything CJ-7 related, but rather the type of driving they showed in their release video as it reminded me of the RC crawling that got me hooked 8 years ago. Before I talk about that, we'll talk about the comp I was at last night and then compare the Losi LMT Mini and the ARRMA Granite Grom.

Losi LMT Mini and RZR Rey Bringing Back My RC Enjoyment

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:57:33 -0500

I have been so excited about the release of the LMT Mini ever since I heard it was being made. We've been working hard to build up interest in mini RC Monster Trucks for a couple years and this release takes them to a whole new level. Losi absolutely nailed it on this release.

I'm also really excited about the Losi RZR Rey and the scale performance it delivers. As my bashing style has changed to a bit more of a scale driving style, I appreciate vehicles like this so much more.

This episode also goes into a little bit of the personal side of RC and life for me and where things went sour and how I'm working to bring it back fresh.

Losi Promoto MX, RC Rally Cars, and The Great Lakes Gauntlet

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 18:03:46 -0400

It's been almost 2 months since the last podcast, so there is a lot of topics to cover!

Monster Jam World Finals Losi Championship In Nashville

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 23:57:17 -0400

I had a moment to talk with Greg Sopa and Alan Manriquez from Horizon Hobby/Losi at the world finals. It's a good chat.

Axialfest Badlands 2023 Recap

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 23:05:33 -0400

While it is still fresh in my memory, I wanted to do a quick recap of Axialfest Badlands 2023 from my perspective.

Horizon RC Fest 2023 Recap

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 11:00:36 -0400

Just got back from Horizon RC Fest 2023 and it was a blast. Already looking forward to Axialfest Badlands and have to get busy building the new Axial SCX10iii Base Camp Builder's Kit to run there.

Pre-order the Axial Base Camp Kit:

https://bit.ly/3X6xhM9

1:24 Scale RC Carnival Comp Rules for Horizon RC Fest

Wed, 31 May 2023 20:56:59 -0400

Coming to Horizon RC Fest or Axialfest Badlands? Bring your SCX24s and AX24s to have some fun Carnival Comp'ing with us. Next weekend we'll be at Horizon RC Fest June 9-10 with One24Mop putting on a fun comp for 1/24th scale crawlers. At Axialfest Badlands we'll be using the same rules, but using the natural settings near the 1/24 course they setup because it's the perfect terrain.

Because comps are not the main focus of either event, we've created some rules and 5 different classes to keep it easy for anyone to participate. It's different than we normally comp, but we've run them like this before and it's a lot of fun. The rules can be found on my website: https://www.ccxrc.com/1-24-carnival-comp-rules

Be sure to check out the mobile trailer.

http://one24mop.com/

My Other Hobbies Outside of RC

Thu, 04 May 2023 10:57:51 -0400

In this episode, I'll be talking about how I got into 1/24 scale mini RC Comps, why I love the ARRMA Granite 3s so much, and about other hobbies I have outside of RC.

Moving On & Smiling About RC Again

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:16:19 -0400

Putting things from the past couple weeks to bed and moving on so I can find the joy in RC again. Running RCs puts a huge smile on my face again and that's what I'm looking to get back to. On top of that, I found that Kyosho release a Mini-z 4x4 Defender 90 that is beautiful and Gens Ace new D300 charger is amazing. Let's talk about it.

Support the Podcast by using links found here: https://linktr.ee/CCxRC

What Happened To The Podcast?

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 22:08:17 -0400

"What happened to the podcast? We love it. We want more episodes" - While My Batteries Charge Listeners.

I have heard you loud and clear. Please know that the podcast isn't going away. I'm always shocked by how many people I meet in person always mention the podcast. It's crazy. Thank you for your patience. I'm working to reboot things around here and make more time for the podcast. Hopefully this one will help explain why there haven't been very many in 2023.

USTE 2023 - It Really Is The Ultimate Scale Truck Expo

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 23:10:17 -0500

Just got back from USTE 2023 and it truly is one of the best RC events in the world. I could tell you why in the description...but then you wouldn't listen to the podcast which doesn't make sense. Enjoy!

24th Scale RC Crawlers Are The New Model Train Hobby

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:10:57 -0500

It's finally here! The episode I've been teasing for a while...how 24th scale RC crawlers are similar to what the hobby train scene was like many years ago. People are building courses in their house to run these mini crawlers. I had Jaysen's RC's on with me to discuss it.

Sub to Jaysen's RCs: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_18No-HmTDLiY6fGDYfJA

Let’s RC In 2023! Hoping For Growth.

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 19:15:27 -0500

Happy New Year you RC Freaks! I'm super excited about the possibilities for 2023. It's nice to start with a clean slate and a clear mind for the year. My goal is to work harder to make my 2022 goals have even more of an impact on my personal RC journey–and that starts with learning to say "No." As a "helper" personality, that is hard for me to do. I like to say yes and help people, but I'm at the point where it's no longer helping people as I can't keep up. Letting people down really stresses me out and that really hurts my content and frame of mind–which isn't what I want a "hobby" to do. So I'm going to focus on my wants and work with people when the two align. Be sure to focus on your health and mental health this year too. Let's do it!

HBR Classic RC Monster Truck Race & New Furitek Hiroyama

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:31:02 -0500

Let's talk about some RC Monster Truck Racing and a new product from Furitek.

Thoughts On The Traxxas TRX-4M After 1 Week-ish Of Use

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 13:22:39 -0500

How do I feel about the Traxxas TRX-4M after one week of use and what will it mean for the rest of the Mini RC market? Find out in this episode.

King Of RC Dominates Monthly Mayhem and The New XRT

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 14:54:46 -0500

It's been a while since I recorded a podcast and much of that is to blame on the Monthly Mayhem event I was participating in. It took up most of my time and we weren't allowed to discuss details until it was over. So I didn't have other new stuff to talk about and I couldn't talk about the Monthly Mayhem...which left nothing for the podcast. Now that it's over, let's talk Monthly Mayhem and the newly created King of RC content on CCxRC.

Mini RCs over Monster Trucks? Furitek Cayman And the Great Lakes Gauntlet Wrap Up

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 10:15:27 -0400

I hope your day is off to a great start. If not, hopefully this will help turn it around. In this podcast I talk about the new Furitek Cayman, how the Great Lakes Gauntlet event was, and minis vs. Monster Trucks.

Tiny TRX4-M and Huge Honcho SCX6...and The Great Lakes Gauntlet 2022

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:08:53 -0400

Lots to talk about. Let's do this.

New TRX4 K10 High Trail Edition & The New CCxRC Crawler Course

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 10:23:00 -0400

Welcome to the RC-Crawler-specific edition of the podcast, where we only talk about things related to crawlers. It was bound to happen some time...that and Josh from Harley Designs made fun of me for how many times I say "Monster Trucks" in a day...so I had to try not to say it too much in this episode.

Get your SCX24 dialed in with upgrades from https://www.ccxrc.com/

Don't forget to get a koozie while you are there.

Losi LMT Mud Trucks: King Sling & Bog Hog

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 10:45:00 -0400

I had the privilege of working on the Losi shoot for the LMT Mud Trucks last month and have some fun behind the scenes stories to share. Join Jeremy and I as we talk about our experience making the video.

New ARRMA Outcast 4s, RC’ing With The Andersons, and Great Lakes Gauntlet

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 22:52:02 -0400

Got a couple topics to cover in this one. I just got back from a trip to Virginia. I had a shoot with a non-profit client for an upcoming video series, and reached out to Ryan about doing the livestream with him last week. I also got the new ARRMA Outcast 4s–which is amazing! The final topic was the Great Lakes Guantlet event coming up in Michigan September 16-17. Hope you enjoy it.

RCs Big & Small! From Primal RC Monster Truck To FCX24

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:12:56 -0400

This episode covers a wide size of topics from my 1/5 scale Primal RC Monster Truck down to the 1/24 scale Axial SCX24 and FMS FCX24

Axialfest Badlands 2022 - The Best Badlands Yet!

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 17:26:33 -0400

Axialfest Badlands 2022 was off the hook! I'm so glad I was able to make it–even if it was only for a day and a half. Definitely was the best one yet and very well attended. The trails were laid out really well, the events I saw were well run and well attended (I didn't get to see TTC and the Concourse). They gave away tons of cool prizes and the trophies for the events were awesome. The best part is always the people...and there were a lot of them there. Very fun to meet up with old friends and make new ones. The $10k donation that Horizon made to Operation 11 Charlie was also amazing to see. Hope you enjoy the podcast. I have a couple more videos to come from the event.

Make a Donation to Operation 11 Charlie: https://bit.ly/3Ae6HqU

Operation 11 Charlie website: https://www.o11c.org/

Links to RCs I Took To Axialfest:

Axial SCX6: https://bit.ly/AxialSCX6

Axial SCX24: https://bit.ly/3kMFTFu

CCxRC babyGOLIATH Motor: https://bit.ly/babyGOLIATH

Axial SCX10 RCs: https://bit.ly/3ns1C6J

Axial Ryft: https://bit.ly/3QY8eqX

#axialfest #axial #rc #rctruck #ccxrc

Instagram RC Video Intellectual Property Rights Rant

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 00:55:32 -0400

As someone who has as Masters Degree in Communication Arts, this is a really frustrating problem for me. The frustration really lies with the companies that allow intellectual property rights to be so blatantly infringed upon, make it hard to report/remove, and continue pay people who do it because they want people interacting with the app regardless what keeps them there. It is maddening to spend the time and money I do only to have people invest nothing, but grab my best content and other creators' best content and re-post it to grow their channel that has nothing original and make money off our investment. Youtube is good about fighting it. Instagram and Facebook let it flourish.

RC Monster Jam World Finals Recap

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:49:42 -0400

I have a lot to say about the RC Monster Jam World Finals. Some about the racing and freestyle, but mostly about the experience. What an amazing event they put on for the pit party.

The Losi LMT proved how impressive it is as an RTR RC Monster Truck Platform this weekend. If you are looking to get started in solid axle RC monster trucks, this is a proven way to start.

Check out the Losi LMT at Horizon Hobby: https://bit.ly/3mNmW6y

Learning From My Big Mistake...and Fixing It

Tue, 17 May 2022 06:30:00 -0400

When it comes to the RC Hobby, we all make mistakes along the way. Don't let it get you down. Learn from it and move on. My mistake was pretty big and during a time when I needed to be getting things ready for a big race. Instead...I had to tear down the truck and repair it. Lesson learned. What RC Mistakes have you made that you've learned from.

Spring Trifecta Race At Freestyle RC Raceway

Sat, 07 May 2022 14:17:53 -0400

Lots to talk about in this episode and I don't even talk about some of the cool new RCs coming. I'll have to have another episode about that. This is episode is about my trip to Freestyle RC Raceway for their Spring Trifecta, the CCxRC Mighty Handy Tool selling out in under 24 hours, more CCxRC products coming, upgrading the SCX24 Bronco so it doesn't tip over so easily, and more.

Axial Takes The SCX24 To The Next Level With The Hard Body Bronco

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 23:39:58 -0400

Axial's new SCX24 Bronco just hit store shelves and I was able to get my hands on one...errrr...three.

The mini RC game is really stepping up and my boys and I have fully jumped in.

You can check out the CCxRC line of hopups for the SCX24 here: https://www.ccxrc.com/

Get a new Axial SXC24 Bronco here: https://bit.ly/3udNu5i

Furitek Rampart Mini RC Monster Truck Kit

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:08:02 -0400

First, I want to thank Dana Surrette for telling me to keep up the podcast last night, because it reminded me that I had recorded this episode earlier this week. I've been working with custom-made mini RC monster trucks for the past year and now have the new Furitek Rampart kit in hand. It's a thing of beauty.

Am I Bored With The RC Hobby?

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 17:42:05 -0400

Are you feeling bored or disconnected with the RC Hobby? I've been there, but I don't know if it's actually boredom or a mind game that's going on inside. I'm still actively engaged, but don't feel as plugged in as I normally do because I'm focusing on a different element of the hobby, but thinking about the one I was plugged into months ago. It's a weird spot to be in and it's easier to deal with if you just call it out. Let's talk about that.

Then I'll answer questions that you submitted via my Instagram Story

The (RC) Show Must Go On! Tiny Gappin’ It

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 11:04:21 -0400

It's been a tough final week as I work to get my Tiny Gappin' It Build ready to throw down it's run time for the competition. Weather has SUCKED! Honestly weather or not...I procrastinated because of other "life" things that took priority over playing with toy cars. The show must go on–Rain or Shine...or Snow (which we just had last night). Video entries are due by March 27, 2022 by 11:59 PDT.

Submit them by sending a link to me via the contact page on my site: https://www.ccxrc.com/contact

How Many RCs Do I Really Need?

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:29:33 -0400

In this episode I'll talk about my thoughts on the new Traxxas Sledge and talk about why I'm not currently planning to buy it...which begs the question..."How Many RCs Do I Really Need?"

Taking A Second Look At The Redcat Kaiju

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 12:39:37 -0400

In this episode, I'll be answering questions that came in from Instagram and talking about why I think the Redcat Kaiju is one of the "best bang for you buck bashers".

Tiny Gappin’ It Mini Drag RC Build Update and Speed Test

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 13:51:01 -0500

We're into week 4 of the Tiny Gappin' It Build Off series and I finally got to put my build on the ground to test it. The goal is top speed within the 90' x 12' area. I tested my speed and was a bit disappointed. We did extend the deadline to March 27th to allow for more testing and tuning videos so it isn't a one and done build. We realized it was looking like that was going to be the case and that didn't really lead to creativity in the builds. Also...Pablo fused his driveshaft and axle together and you have to order parts for these things...which adds days to the build time. Check out more on my latest build update blog: https://www.ccxrc.com/post/tiny-gappin-it-build-off-deadline-extended-i-blame-pablo

RC Build Updates & How My ARRMA Fireteam Cut Down A Tree

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 01:13:18 -0500

Please excuse me while I play catch up on the podcast, life, and RC projects. It's a busy season here right now and I don't really see it slowing down any time soon.

Talk Your Face Off: The Quest To Make Slow Fast

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:40:48 -0500

I was asked to start sharing these livestreams as a podcast for people who want to listen while working. I'm going to give it a go and see if they jive with the normal podcast uploads or not. This was from the livestream with RC Amigos last night on the CCxRC channel. We discussed the Enduro24 "Tiny Gappin' It" Build Off we are doing.

Who wants to try something a bit different? You do? Cool. The plan is to have a competition to see who can take an Element RC Enduro24 and make it into the fastest drag truck within a 90' x 12' area. You must film the entirety of your run by first verifying the speedometer is zeroed out before driving, then show the run, and end by showing the speed achieved all in one continuous clip. Your run must start and stop within the 90' distance and not veer outside the 12' width of the lane. Cones, tape, or other items can be used to show the width and length of the area. There is a bit of an honor system for the measurements, but you should have them visibly marked.

The goal is to have fun, but friendly competition can be fun too, right? So there are some rules to keep us from going to crazy with this build off.

RULES:

- Final videos must be posted by March 13, 2022 at 11:59pm PDT and a link sent to me through the contact page CCxRC.com: https://www.ccxrc.com/contact

- Start off with an Element RC Enduro24

- Must use at least 2 stock Enduro 24 rails. They can be cut or added onto.

- Must use the rear axle. You can modify it to have different link mounts, or other mods.

- No more than 2 axles

- 12” max wheelbase

- 6” max width

- 40a ESC Max

- Limited to one motor.

- Transmission can be changed or removed and use direct drive

- Max 3s lipo

- 1” max wheels

- 2.5” max tire height

- Dualies are allowed

- Track boundaries are 90ft x 12 ft. Surface must be flat. No hills.

- No Throwing the vehicles for speed. :)

- Cannot have any other added propulsion (rockets, fans, etc).

- Must have a body that covers at least 50% of the chassis

Hastags to use on Instagram during your build:

- Use the hastag #tinygappinit #enduro24 #talkyourfaceoff

- Tag @RC_Amigos and @CCxRC so we can see the progress of your builds HOW TO ENTER YOUR

SUBMISSION:

- Final videos must be posted to Instagram or YouTube by Sunday, March 13 11:59pm PDT (yes, Daylight Savings Time starts that day).

That will give us Monday, March 14 to go through them and find the top speeds.

- Videos are submitted to us by sending a link through the contact page on this site.

- Please tell us the top speed you reached in your message to us on the contact page. This will help us find the top speeds and allows us to verify that rules were met.

If you aren't subscribed to RC Amigos on YouTube or Instagram, now is your chance. You definitely want to. Don't make me use my cat as collateral...

Youtube: https://bit.ly/themanmythandlegend

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rc_amigos/

Enduro24 Mini RC Drag Truck Build Begins - And I Almost Sank My Traxxas Maxx

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:46:30 -0500

The Talk Your Face Off Enduro24 "Tiny Gappin' It" Build Off has begun! I'll go over the rules which can also be found here: https://www.ccxrc.com/post/enduro24-tiny-gappin-it-build-off

I also talk about almost losing my Traxxas Maxx when it fell through the ice on our creek that flows into the river.

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CCxRC Reached 50k Subscribers on YouTube! Mini Monster Trucks and more

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 00:45:13 -0500

Wow! YOU guys are awesome! Thanks for helping CCxRC reach 50,000 subscribers. It's been a wild 7 years.

Chris From Hemistorm RC, aka The RC Paint Master, Is In The House

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 10:14:04 -0500

If you've been following RC on YouTube, you've probably seen some of Chris' amazing creations on his Hemistorm RC page. I had him on the podcast for a chat about the hobby and what he sees moving forward. Make sure you check out all the new projects he is working on.

Hemistorm RC Channel: https://bit.ly/34NsPKZ

Hemistorm RC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hemistorm/

RC Experiences May Vary, But Don’t Imply I’m A Liar Because They Do

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 22:52:17 -0500

This podcast is a bit of a rant. Some may want to skip it, others may wish to indulge. Hit a boiling point with the feigned righteousness and the experiences of other RC people being used to say I lied an overhyped things. I don't take well to my integrity being called to question. Just because you pay for a car, doesn't mean your review is better or worse. There is more to take to account: location, temperatures, driving skill, type of driving, etc. Two first experiences will never be the same. Your bad experience doesn't negate my good experience and it pisses me off when people use their negative experience and bad attitude to try to claim that they are showing people the "only real experience" and use a weak argument that our experiences are some how hyped or false. Watch the freaking videos. We've done a lot and still are running them with no issues.

What irks me the most is that the rest of the negative Nancy's in the comments aren't capable of separating the one bad and negative experience from the overwhelming amount of other good experiences. There are good influencers and bad influencers and it has nothing to do with whether or not they get free stuff, but by the fruits of their attitudes. Seeing a lot of people leaning in hard to the negativity for views. Rotten fruit spreads quickly. People will be negative, step away from it. Embrace the good. There will always be bad, but you don't have to live there. Find the positives, enjoy the good and don't dwell on the bad.

ARRMA Fireteam Release and Monster Truck Wars RC Intermission

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 06:30:00 -0500

In this episode I discuss the new ARRMA Fireteam release and why I think it is one of ARRMA's best RCs. Then I switch gears to talk about the Monster Truck Wars show that we did an RC intermission for.

Check out my article on the ARRMA Fireteam at CCxRC.com

2022 Started Big with a new Primal RC MT V3 Announcement. New Furitek Scythe Build With Mofo RC Parts

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 23:53:50 -0500

2022 is starting off big with the new Primal RC Raminator V3 announcement and a new C10 Mega Truck. But I'm also liking the small side of things and just finished a Furitek Scythe build with Mofo RC SCX24 upgrade parts. We'll talk about that and more.

New Traxxas Maxx, More Micro Monster Trucks Coming, More Crawling on CCxRC in 2022

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 00:45:30 -0500

It's been a few weeks since the last podcast, so I've got a bit of a brain dump on this one. Lots coming for 2022.

What do I think of the new Traxxas Maxx with Widemaxx. My comments are pretty positive on it. I like it.

Mofo RC and Furitek RC have some interesting new products coming for the micro RC enthusiasts.

Talking RC Crawler History With Josh Thiede from Harley Designs & Vanquish Products

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 06:30:00 -0500

Unless you've been living under a rock big enough for a SCX6 to crawl over, you've heard of Josh from Harley Designs. His channel is immensely popular and his weekly Scale News Update shows keeps up-to-date with all the current releases and announcements from the industry.

I asked him to come on so we could talk about how he got started in RC and how he found full-time employment in the industy.

Harley Designs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiAOfMDwKjLhFglk0HTM6Hw

Vanquish Products Website: https://www.vanquishproducts.com/

Old Time RC Vacuum Former to Make RC Bodies & Q&A

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 23:53:55 -0500

I’m so excited about my Vacucu3D Vacuum forming machine I bought from oldtimerc.com

After I ordered it, they reached out to me and we started a dialogue. They have given me a 10% off code for me to share with you.

to get the discount, use: ccxrc10

Talking RC Monster Trucks With Justin From Big Merica RC

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 10:23:30 -0500

In this episode of the While My Batteries Charge Podcast, Justin Eglitis of Big 'Merica RC joins me to talk about RC Monster Trucks. Justin's RC Monster Truck videos are very popular and stand out from other videos as he adds real monster truck engine sounds to them to add realism. He's also very good at driving them and creating new tricks for the rest of us to try to keep up with.

Check him out: https://www.instagram.com/bigmerica_rc/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigmerica_rc

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jDvWyQ27INnRYb7bwOcHQ

Talking Paint With RC Patina Guy

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 10:49:02 -0500

Today's guest is Eric Padilla from RC Patina Guy. He creates some of the baddest paint jobs of rusted out and patina'd beauties. Since I like things a bit grungy, I love his work. Be sure to check it out for yourself at his website, instagram and Facebook.

RC Patina Guy links:

Website: https://www.rcpatinaguy.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rcpatinaguyLLC/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rcpatinaguy/

In Illinois to Race RC Monster Trucks at the HBR Classic

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 01:36:52 -0500

This is a quick update from the road. I'm currently in my hotel room waiting for the race tomorrow. I didn't have much time after my move to get anything ready for this specific race, but I'm here to meet people, have fun, and do the best I can with the trucks I brought.

1:24 Scale Micro RC Monster Trucks Are All The Rage...But You Have To Build It

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 12:12:52 -0500

I know that many of you have been working customizing 1/24 scale crawlers and converting them into Micro Monster Trucks. This Southwest Monster Shop Tiny Titan is a step toward making it easier. One problem I've encountered and fielded many questions about is how to make them faster. There are ways, but it hasn't been easy to figure out what motor mounts, pinions, spur gears, etc to use. Hopefully this list will help clear it up. I don't take credit for it. I sourced it from Michael MacKenzie who worked with Ernie at Southwest Monster Shop on testing his Tiny Titan chassis. He complied a list of parts and I've used that as the base for my list.

Start with an Axial SCX24: https://bit.ly/SCX24-67C10

Parts You Need:

SWMS Tiny Titan Chassis: https://bit.ly/3BnwPwl
SWMS Wheels (I prefer Narrow width look): https://bit.ly/3Dcp8v0
AMT MT Tires: https://ebay.us/oURU8G
Surpass 1220 8600kv Brushless motor: https://amzn.to/3DcmOEi
Screws To Mount Motor Traxxas tra6643: https://ebay.us/rq8c5X
Furitek Lizard ESC with Bluetooth Module: https://bit.ly/30c8WLt
Hot Racing Shocks: https://bit.ly/3Bdl0Jn
Hot Racing Axial SCX24 0.5M Spur Gear Conversion: https://bit.ly/3HoJ9ku
Hot Racing Servo Mount: https://bit.ly/3vrIitD
Hot Racing Steering Links: https://bit.ly/31VgeUT
Hitec 5065 MG Servo: https://bit.ly/3EhinYM

Other Chassis Options:

ECB 3D Printing Chassis: https://ebay.us/iftWot
Mofo RC Monster Truck Chassis: https://bit.ly/3kC2JzG

Other Servo Options:

Cheaper: Emax ES08MAII 12g Analog Metal Gear Servo: https://bit.ly/2XNGLBI
Better: Reefs 99 Micro servo: https://bit.ly/reefs99micro

The extra hop-ups I did in my build:

Mofo RC Bulletproof Transmission: https://bit.ly/3ku3JpF
Hot Racing Links: https://bit.ly/3FbvtqP
Hot Racing Drive shafts: https://bit.ly/3FbN02u
Treal overdrive gears (need 2 sets): https://amzn.to/3DdAH4Y
Hot Racing Front Axle: https://bit.ly/3n8aNdj
Hot Racing Rear Axle: https://bit.ly/3kuevMq
Spektrum SR215 receiver: https://bit.ly/3HbGZVa
Spektrum DX5 Rugged: https://bit.ly/spektrum-rugged

Follow Southwest Monster Shop on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SWMSesalas

New ARRMA All-Road RCs, Vanquish Phoenix Portal, and Your Questions Answered

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 23:39:45 -0400

It was quite a week for new releases in the RC world. Let's talk about that and more.

Talking NR/CTPA World Championships With Eric Krush

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:31:44 -0400

I attended my first NR/CTPA World Championship earlier this month in Montpelier, Ohio and had a fantastic time. Because I had such a great time, I called up the RC Monster Truck race director, Eric Krush, to talk with him about the event. Hope you enjoy it and put it on the calendar for next year!

Check out the NR/CTPA at their website http://nrctpa.org/

Micro RCs Are All The Rage

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 23:05:37 -0400

You know it's true Sean. You can't fight it forever. :) Lots of Upgrades for my SCX24 trucks and the SMT24 we all want, but have to build because it's not available. I talk about the upgrades I'm planning for my micro RCs.

SCX24s and Accessories: https://bit.ly/AXIAL-SCX24s

Furitek Lizard ESC and Brushless Motor Combo: https://bit.ly/3AazDwr

Hot Racing SCX24 Emax Steering Mount: https://bit.ly/3orL7JM

Great Lakes Gauntlet Recap and Answering Your Questions

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 10:55:14 -0400

What a great weekend of RC I just had. I was coming off the high of Horizon RC Fest 2021 and landed on the Great Lakes Gauntlet to re-energize it and keep it going. What an event the Gauntlet was. It also let me see how big the RC hobby is here in the state, which is very encouraging. Beyond events like this, there are two hobby shops supporting the crawling scene in west Michigan: Reaction Hobbies and the Crawler Space–both in Grand Rapids. On top of that, the location of the gauntlet is at Walter RC Park that has tons of RC options from racing, to crawling, to bashing, to flying. I've also been informed about local indoor off-road tracks that I need to check out.

After talking about the Gauntlet, I answer questions you posted for me on Instagram. Huge thanks to everyone who did respond to my request for questions.

I answer questions like:

"Should I modify my clod or keep it stock?" - rc_amigos

"How good was the new Typhon to actually drive?" - reubydoobe

"What RC's will we see in 2022?" - sideways0815

and more.

Horizon RC Fest 2021 Recap with Josh Rhodes

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 23:47:49 -0400

Josh Rhodes and I talk about our time at Horizon RC Fest 2021. We both participated in the RC monster truck racing, but each have our own perspective of the weekend based on what we did.

Horizon RC Fest Is This Week! Why Are RC Prices Rising?

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 15:33:49 -0400

Horizon RC Fest is this week! Looking forward to spending the weekend at Eli Field and racing RC Monster Trucks.

Horizon RC Fest Page: https://www.horizonhobby.com/rc-fest.html

Then I talk about rising RC prices...which is something I'm not an expert on. They are just what I think is happening.

The Move From Hell! (Also Upcoming Events I Plant To Attend)

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 15:58:52 -0400

This recent move to Michigan was brutal. I haven't really been able to detail it all out for everyone and didn't plan to do it on video, so I thought I'd share in Podcast form. After detailing all the problems we encountered with this move, I do talk about upcoming events I plan to attend. I know for sure I'll be at Horizon Hobby RC Fest. I have my hotel booked and am getting my RC monster trucks ready. After that I hope to go to the Great Lakes Gauntlet the following weekend.

I Hate Goodbyes! Moving To....Drum Roll Please

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 23:28:46 -0400

The move is getting very real. The office is in boxes and the moving truck arrives tomorrow. I can finally reveal where we are moving and explain why. But before I do that, I talk about the new CCxRC website I'm working on.

Let me know what topics you'd like discussed or people you'd like interviewed in future episodes.

It's Official, We're Moving!

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:01:02 -0400

Wow! It's been a crazy couple months here at CCxRC. New RC release videos, No Limit RC World Finals, work trips again, and now selling our house. The market was too good not to see what would happen and it went quickly! We now have to pack up all our stuff and move out. Luckily we have an RV we can stay in if we can't get into someplace soon. That said, I've quickly learned that one person can have too much RC stuff. Haha! Packing my office and garage has been a beast and I'm still not done. I've left out a few things I want to still make videos on–if I don't run out of time. This home has is where CCxRC started and many family memories were made, so it will be hard to leave, but we look forward to new adventures and memories to be made. Don't worry, there will be lots of new RC content as well.

Spektrum Smart Firma Brushless Sensored Crawler ESC and Motor

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 15:00:07 -0400

Time for another upgrade for the Redcat Gen8 V2. I'm putting a Spektrum Firma Sensored Brushless ESC and 1400KV Motor in it to give it some extra smooth power. The install is easy and the ability to change ESC Setting from the remote is amazing. I've put some affiliate links below to the items used or discussed in this video.

Spektrum Firma Sensored Brushless options:

🔥 ESC & 2100 KV Motor combo: https://bit.ly/36KVaPV

🔥 60A ESC by itself: https://bit.ly/3hMFrq0

🔥 1400kv motor: https://bit.ly/3wKpK6U

🔥 2800kv motor: https://bit.ly/3hLrgl0

🔥 Spektrum SPMA3065 Transmitter Programming/Updater Cable: https://bit.ly/3kzDhf2

🔥 Spektrum SR515 Receiver: https://bit.ly/3wToEpo

🔥 Spektrum Rugged Radio: https://bit.ly/spektrum-rugged

🔥 Redcat Gen8 V2: https://bit.ly/Gen8V2

🔥 Gen 8 Interior from RC Voodoo: https://ebay.us/ZLdOi0

Talking RC and No Limit World Finals With Jeremy Smith

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:30:00 -0400

My buddy Jeremy visited today to hangout, fix a few RCs and sit down for a podcast. We've done the first two things a lot, but not the podcast part. Recording the Podcast with him was a lot of fun and I wish we'd done it a lot more before the upcoming move. Expect more of these via the phone in the future. Hope you like it.

Talking Axialfest 2021 With Jeremy Griffith from Big Squid RC

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:20:46 -0400

I called Jeremy Griffith to chat with him about Axialfest 2021 to hear how it went and what he liked about it. This is that conversation. We go all over the place, but always land back on topic...eventually.

Where Have I Been? Why Did I Miss Axialfest Badlands?

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 15:40:35 -0400

I have some explaining to do. I've been absent and I apologize. This podcast will be a bit of a brain dump as I go through things that happened since the last one.

ARRMA Vorteks, Losi V100, LMT Updates, Spektrum DX3 Bluetooth and More

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 12:15:07 -0400

It's been nearly a month since the last podcast. The decision to add a video podcast component may prove to slow the process down too much for the quick "while my batteries charge" aspect of recording the show. I'm weighing whether or not to continue the video podcast. I'll still do it for interviews, but not the updates. What are your thoughts on that?

Here are some of the topics discussed

Losi LMT Updates
*New* Losi V100 On-road car
*New* Arrma Vorteks
Monster Truck Racing
Feeling disconnected from the community
Upcoming Schedule
Axialfest Badlands

CCxRC Channel & Project Updates

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:47:44 -0400

This episode is geared toward people who follow the CCxRC channel on YouTube. It has information about ongoing and upcoming RC projects and videos.

You can see the channel at http://ccxrc.com

or the Xtras channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYuo9aHZOfIKRiYiPm96taA

Talking RC with Joe From EXOCAGED RC

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:59:15 -0400

In today's episode, Joe from Exocaged RC stops by to hang out and talk shop. I met Joe at USTE and we hit it off. He's very knowledgable about the technical side of the hobby and somebody we can all learn from–which is why his channel has taken off!

We talk about his YouTube workflow, the Axial Ryft, Vitavon, the Losi LMT, X-maxx, USTE and a bunch of things between it all. I had so much I felt like we could talk about and was trying to jump around too much. I'll have him back and try to stay on one thing a bit more, knowing that we could talk for hours....and just need to do it in multiple episodes. :)

Big thank you to Joe for taking the time to chat RC.

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Talking RC w/ Todd From The RC Element

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:29:04 -0500

Today we are joined on the podcast by Todd from The RC Element. If you consume RC media, you’ve more than likely come across and subscribed to Todd’s channels. He’s really down to earth and has an impressive collection of RC cars, trucks, planes, boast, heli….well just about everything RC.

We chat about how he got into the hobby, his first plane, his favorite RCs and more. Enjoy!

If you somehow have been living under a rock and aren’t yet subscribed to The RC Element, here are some links to remove the blinders from your eyes.

The RC Element pages

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMuQ_jJMxVYuqpRFURRCofA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rc_element/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRCElement/

Podcast: https://thercelement.podbean.com/

New CCxRC Xtras Channel & My Redcat Gen8 V2 Update

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:36:29 -0500

In this 7th episode of season 2 on the While My Batteries Charge podcast I’ll be talking about my RC Monster Truck Backflip Ramps Video, the new CCxRC Xtras Channel and the Redcat Gen8 V2 Scout ii build I’ve been working on. Should be a good time.

Here are the links I said I’d provide:

CCxRC Xtras Channel: https://bit.ly/CCxRC_Xtras

Backflip Ramp Video: https://youtu.be/wjxauU67cq0

Backflip Ramp Plans: https://bit.ly/CCxRC-RCMT-Ramps

Redcat Gen8 V2: https://bit.ly/Gen8V2

Beadlock Rims used in this video: https://amzn.to/3jBeg0x KYX

Gen8 Bumper: https://amzn.to/3p8lLx0

My Notes for the show:

DIY Backflip Ramps

CCxRC Xtras - what it is

-Livestreams by invite and topic

-not for takeover and showoff everything.

-not for anyone under 18

-it’s a conversation… Gen8 Build from Bitgo Hobby

-Reefs RC triple 5 Servo

-KYX Bumper

-wicked no name $45 amazon wheels

-Nitro Hobbies Creeper Crawler 16T 5 slot

-Hobbywing Quicrun 1080 esc with BEC now at 7.4v -RC4WD Warn Winch

-Winch Controller -Herculiner top -Spektrum SR515 receiver

Talking USTE With Everybody's Scalin' Columnist, Jeremy Griffith of Big Squid RC

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 10:15:43 -0500

In today's episode, Jeremy Griffith, who writes Big Squid's Everybody's Scalin' column, joins us to talk about USTE. He's been multiple times and gets me even more amped about the trip down. We talk trucks, Deloreans, semi trucks, and more during this RC chat. I tend to get us off-topic a lot, probably because we don't get to talk to each other enough.

Hope you Enjoy it.

Thanks to Jeremy for taking time out of his night to sit down and chat.

RC Videos: Perception Vs Reality UNPACKED

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:41:08 -0500

On today's episode I unpack my latest video that may have been a little bit of clickbait in the titling...but it was also the reality of the video. I started the video showing a really cinematic and peaceful run with my Axial SCX24, then show what the reality of the filming was like....demolition derby. While the video was meant to only be the slow motion peaceful look, I decided it was too funny not to show the reality of it. This funny video does bring up an important thing to think about though....perception vs reality. What we perceive when we watch a video vs the reality of what it was actually like in person. Let's talk about that.

Preparing For USTE 2021 - Axial SCX10iii Tested And Ready

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0500

I made a last minute decision to attend USTE 2021 and am behind the 8-ball as none of my crawlers are ready to go. I just fixed up my Axial SCX10iii after having a bunch of issues with the electronics. It's performing well now.

Building A Bulletproof LMT - Installed Treal 7075 Billet Axles

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:44:27 -0500

In my attempt to make the LMT a bulletproof freestyle truck, I've bought the Treal 7075 Billet Aluminum axle housings. Yes it adds a little weight, but it's not as significant as you might think. It's about 6-7oz heavier, but tons stronger. I've already bashed with it and know that it will transfer the break point, but that break point is much higher now. I'm ok with that trade off.

NOTE: I mentioned the front axle installation problem...it's not 5 degree toe in on the front axle...it 5 degrees of Castor. I'm an idiot sometimes...most of the time actually.

2021 Focus: More Custom Builds and Less Buying Every New RC

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 15:59:41 -0500

Packing a lot into this podcast, including an off-topic ending...not sure how I ended up there. I just bought a new John Deere 1025r tractor with front-end loader and backhoe so I can continually change my backyard RC playground. I'm trying to go big for 2021, but this will also mean some changes to the format of the CCxRC channel. I won't have the money to constantly buy every new RC to review. Instead, I'll be working on some custom RCs that I already have most of the parts for. Hopefully I can keep costs down, but make CCxRC more entertaining than ever.

Hello 2021, I Am Ready For More RC Action While My Batteries Charge!

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 15:34:35 -0500

The first year of podcasting is in the books! Here's to 2021! My CCxRC brand has now been making what I call "RC Entertainment For The Masses" for 7 years. Boy did that go quick and I can't believe how much I have learned during those 7 years. I get to talking about that after a pretty lengthy detour about why I didn't do more podcasts at the end of December, which morphed into videos I still need to do (which goes into Venom and Spektrum talk), then I tangent to the LMT coming soon, the LMT and then get back on track about where I wanted to go....down memory lane.

Thanks for tuning in. Lots to come in the new year.

New ARRMAs Teased for 2021: Interview With Founder Jason Dearden

Sat, 19 Dec 2020 23:39:09 -0500

I had the opportunity to interview ARRMA's founder Jason Dearden and he dropped a few little bombshells about what we can expect from the company in 2021! I was curious if the Mojave was still his favorite ARRMA since there had been a few new releases and refreshes in 2020 and his answer caught me by surprise. Apparently, his favorite ARRMA vehicle isn't release yet.

That sets the bar pretty high for some awesome releases from them in 2021. We touch on a lot in this podcast from COVIDs impact on manufacturing, while also really driving a spike in sales. Navigating through product releases and problems that can arise. I really do respect that he is on the frontlines in the groups trying to listen and helps us solve problems. You'll hear how they respond and the amount of work they go through to try to improve things. It's not as simple as we think. Let me know what you think in the comments down below. Here's to 2021!

Too Many RC Topics For A Good Title. Redcat, JConcepts, Monster Truck Racing and more.

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 13:22:47 -0500

Boy oh boy is this an overpacked podcast. In this episode I try to talk about too many things to come up with a good title. I jump from talking about the Redcat Kaiju and Gen8 V2, to winning monster truck races, then racing 2wd buggy at Coastal RC, the end of RC Conspiracies as we know it, the RC Amigos Sleigh Smash, and new products from JConcepts. Here are links I said I'd give in the episode.

Visit Bitgo Hobby: https://bit.ly/bitgohobby

Redcat Gen8 V2: https://bit.ly/Gen8V2

Redcat Kaiju: https://bit.ly/RC-Kaiju

RC Amigos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rc_amigos/

Coastal RC Indoor Speedway: https://coastalrcspeedway.com/

TRL 22 5.0 AC 2WD Buggy: https://bit.ly/TLR22-5AC

Losi LMT RTR Grave Digger or Son-uva Digger: https://bit.ly/LosiLMT

JCONCEPTS USA-1 Build

USA-1 K10 edition body: https://bit.ly/1970USA-1

Rollbar: https://bit.ly/USA1-Rollbar

Lightbar: https://bit.ly/USA1-lightbar

Regulator Axles: https://bit.ly/Regulator-Axles

Regulator Chassis: https://bit.ly/JC_Regulator

Regulator BTA Steering: https://bit.ly/JC_ServoMt