Episodes
Published 05/03/24
This week Matt stops in to update us on the INC, and the G4R's first Big Win! As well as update topics and some friendly pro tips! LINKS https://support.hobbywingdirect.com/hc/en-us/articles/26898281181715-HOBBYWING-Link-V2-APP-Current-Versions-IOS-and-Android https://support.hobbywingdirect.com/hc/en-us/articles/27709095824659-Firmware-Database-Update-Notice-March-22-2024 If you've got questions, please feel free to email us for Tech Support, comments questions or concerns -...
Published 04/05/24
Published 04/05/24
A long time member of the Hobbywing factory race team, 2 Time World Champion Spencer Rivkin sits down with Mike and Charlie to talk about Nerd stuff! If you've got questions, please feel free to email us for Tech Support, comments questions or concerns - [email protected] Have suggestions for the show, or want to Enter to Win Free RC Stuff?  - Email us!  [email protected] Don't forget to check out the Hobbywing Official Youtube Channel :...
Published 03/22/24
The XERun V10 G4R Spec Motors have been announced and will be available very soon. Mike chats with Charlie and Matt about the development and testing of the new motor and some of the popular Q's that have rolled in so far. If you've got questions, please feel free to email us for Tech Support, comments questions or concerns - [email protected] Have suggestions for the show, or want to Enter to Win Free RC Stuff?  - Email us!  [email protected] Don't forget to check out the...
Published 03/15/24
One of the newest member to the Hobbywing racing team, but no stranger to the RC industry. Mike and Charlie get to chat with Adam Drake about his history in RC, his Hobbywing setups, and The Drake Racing! If you've got questions, please feel free to email us for Tech Support, comments questions or concerns - [email protected] Have suggestions for the show, or want to Enter to Win Free RC Stuff?  - Email us!  [email protected] Don't forget to check out the Hobbywing Official...
Published 03/01/24
The first official announcment for the 2024 Hobbywing Drone Team - Mason "Hyper FPV" Lively! Mike and Charlie chat with Mason about some nerdery and more! If you've got questions, please feel free to email us for Tech Support, comments questions or concerns - [email protected] Have suggestions for the show, or want to Enter to Win Free RC Stuff?  - Email us!  [email protected] Don't forget to check out the Hobbywing Official Youtube Channel :...
Published 02/16/24
This week, we go over some of the topics that often get overlooked when using the HW Link V2 App for ESC tuning or updating. OTA Topics and general BlueTooth usage items that may help you avoid some setup road blocks. If you've got questions, please feel free to email us for Tech Support, comments questions or concerns - [email protected] Have suggestions for the show, or want to Enter to Win Free RC Stuff?  - Email us!  [email protected] Don't forget to check out the...
Published 02/01/24
Mike and Charlie chat about some Throttle and Brake settings for the XR10 Series, the new LCD Program Box Pro, and go over some coming travel topics. If you've got questions, please feel free to email us for Tech Support, comments questions or concerns - [email protected] Have suggestions for the show, or want to Enter to Win Free RC Stuff?  - Email us!  [email protected] Don't forget to check out the Hobbywing Official Youtube Channel :...
Published 01/05/24
New Staff member here at Hobbywing, Matthew Gonzales tells us a bit out his RC history and shares some insight on spec racing. If you've got questions, please feel free to email us for Tech Support, comments questions or concerns - [email protected] Have suggestions for the show, or want to Enter to Win Free RC Stuff?  - Email us!  [email protected] Don't forget to check out the Hobbywing Official Youtube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/c/HOBBYWINGOfficial
Published 12/15/23
Tech Tips, features, and come common trouble shooting topics that we should all remember. If you've got questions, please feel free to email us for Tech Support, comments questions or concerns - [email protected] Have suggestions for the show, or want to Enter to Win Free RC Stuff?  - Email us!  [email protected] Don't forget to check out the Hobbywing Official Youtube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/c/HOBBYWINGOfficial
Published 12/06/23
Race reports from The Hobbywing Winter Nationals and the Cleveland events. We also dip into the some talks of Low Voltage Cutoff tuning. Mike also does some great "live" research to answer a few Qs for Charlie. THANKS MIKE! If you've got questions, please feel free to email us for Tech Support, comments questions or concerns - [email protected] Have suggestions for the show, or want to Enter to Win Free RC Stuff?  - Email us!  [email protected] Don't forget to check out...
Published 12/01/23
Charlie Goes to Japan, Mike goes to FL and there's lots to discuss. The new Max 6G2 combos are out now too! If you've got questions, please feel free to email us for Tech Support, comments questions or concerns - [email protected] Have suggestions for the show, or want to Enter to Win Free RC Stuff?  - Email us!  [email protected] Don't forget to check out the Hobbywing Official Youtube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/c/HOBBYWINGOfficial
Published 11/03/23
Mike and Charlie go over a couple new products in the Hobbywing line up, and cover some fun common tech topics regarding calibration and ESC parameter resets. Travel plans for Charlie and Mike, as well as a Shout Out to Skaggit River Raceway in Vernon WA and their Sunday Funday GT3 Series. If you've got questions, please feel free to email us for Tech Support, comments questions or concerns - [email protected] Have suggestions for the show, or want to Enter to Win Free RC Stuff?...
Published 10/20/23
This week we chat briefly about the Proline By the Fire event, and cover some common topics that come up in the service dept. If you've got questions, please feel free to email us for Tech Support, comments questions or concerns - [email protected] Have suggestions for the show, or want to Enter to Win Free RC Stuff?  - Email us!  [email protected] Don't forget to check out the Hobbywing Official Youtube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/c/HOBBYWINGOfficial
Published 10/06/23
Races and more races! Drone racing saw the finals for the Street League series that Mike was able to attend and race. Charlie hit the road for the IFMAR Offroad Worlds and chats about the NerdVentures. If you've got questions, please feel free to email us for Tech Support, comments questions or concerns - [email protected] Have suggestions for the show, or want to Enter to Win Free RC Stuff?  - Email us!  [email protected] Don't forget to check out the Hobbywing Official...
Published 09/15/23
Lipo safety is no joke, so we revisit a wide range of basic lipo safety topics from Storage, to usage, and even disposal. Charlie also runs through all the excitement from this years West Coast Throwdown. If you've got questions, please feel free to email us for Tech Support, comments questions or concerns - [email protected] Have suggestions for the show, or want to Enter to Win Free RC Stuff?  - Email us!  [email protected] Don't forget to check out the Hobbywing Official...
Published 09/01/23
Mike and Charle are kicking off a new Hobbywing Ambassador Program. Discussing what we hope to find in our new ambassadors and how you can nominate a fellow RC nerd! If you've got questions, please feel free to email us for Tech Support, comments questions or concerns - [email protected] Have suggestions for the show, or want to Enter to Win Free RC Stuff?  - Email us!  [email protected] Don't forget to check out the Hobbywing Official Youtube Channel :...
Published 08/18/23
Our guest this week is TJ Williams. We sit down to chat with about his journey into the RC world, and his move from a new drone builder, making his own ready to fly drones, working with Flite Test, becoming the online content and media specialist at Horizon Hobby. You can find TJ's work posted through Horizon Hobby and Axial. The FPV Video that got so many of us into FPV. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsxyV-kgfio&t= TJ's IG:...
Published 08/04/23
A new update for the Axe R2 series has been released to unlock the SBUS.2 features when used with the latest generation of FlySky radios. We also discuss some of the Sponsorship topics that any aspiring pro nerd should know. Fly Sky: https://www.flysky-cn.com/noble-pro-description-2 Axe R2: https://www.hobbywingdirect.com/collections/hobbywing-axe-pro-system-for-rock-crawler If you've got questions, please feel free to email us for Tech Support, comments questions or concerns -...
Published 07/21/23
This week we get a visit from TBS's very own Mike Chin! Twice the Mike's for twice the nerd powers! Mike, Mike and Charlie recap some of the fun times had at IO this year, and we talk about some general Nerd topics. Team Blacksheep https://www.team-blacksheep.com/ IO Event Page: https://www.multigp.com/io23/ If you've got questions, please feel free to email us for Tech Support, comments questions or concerns - [email protected] suggestions for the show, or want to...
Published 07/07/23
New ESC has been announced for the XERun line up. We cover the new features of the XR8 Pro G3 from the new temperature activated fan, to the all new Disc Brake tuning options. The new Disc Brake feature uses F.O.C. sensor tech to create superior brakes with a few new ways to tune them. Add to that updated Boost, frameless fan, reverse voltage protection, and compact size, and you've got perhaps the perfect heavy duty 2-4s sensored ESC. XR8 Pro G3...
Published 06/16/23
New combos in the EZRun MAX series and the Quicrun series. Mike goes over the Street League at Flite Test, and Charlie discusses his recent non RC related "over the bars" motorcycle fun. More Details on the new combos here: https://www.hobbywingdirect.com/collections/quicrun-wp-10bl120-system-g2 https://www.hobbywingdirect.com/collections/ezrun-max5-system-g2 If you've got questions, please feel free to email us for Tech Support, comments questions or concerns -...
Published 06/02/23
This week we dive into Softening usage. It's a great tool unique to the Hobbywing line, and something that can always be helpful. Also go over some things you may think is normal, but should stop, or fix right now. Some Pro Tips, Street League teaser info, and Xrotor updates. Street League Youtube Live link: https://www.youtube.com/@StreetLeagueSpecDroneRacing/streams If you've got questions, please feel free to email us for Tech Support, comments questions or concerns -...
Published 05/19/23
A quick recap from TDS Enduro and a shout out to the Skagit River Raceway in Marysville WA. TDS is an amazing event, with more fun than you can shake a stick at, so just stuck to some of the RC fun for now. Huge Thanks to Dewy from Skagit River for the email! Cheers sir! Of course this weeks winner as well. Happy Cinco De Mayo!
Published 05/05/23