While My Batteries Charge RC Podcast

Talking Losi LMT and the Losi Video Shoot with Kevin Hetmanski

Kevin Hetmanski and I had the opportunity to go to Digger's Dungeon to work on the Losi LMT video. We share some stories from that, but also about his influence on the LMT design as well. Kevin has been in the RC Monster Truck game for a long time and has a lot of experience with building and designing them.

 

You can order them here:

👉Losi LMT RTRGrave Digger or Son-uva Digger: https://bit.ly/LosiLMT

👉Losi LMT Roller: https://bit.ly/LMTroller

 

Recommended Batteries

👉Spektrum 2s 5000mAh 100C: https://bit.ly/SPMX50002S100H5

👉Spektrum 3s 5000mAh 100C: https://bit.ly/SPMX50003S100H5ic5

 

Battery & Charger Bundle

👉Smart Powerstage Bundle 3s - https://bit.ly/SPMXPS3

👉Smart Powerstage Bundle 2s - https://bit.ly/SPMXPS2s Chargers

👉Smart S2100 AC Charger, 2X100W - https://bit.ly/s2100SPKTRM

👉Smart S150 AC/DC Charger, 1x50 - https://bit.ly/s150SPKTRM

 

JConcepts and Freestyle RC Monster Truck World Challenge Race At RC Madness

I just got back from a weekend of RC monster truck racing at RC Madness in Enfield, CT. The event was slated to be the RCMTCNY World Challenge, but had to be changed because one of the organizers from came down with Covid. JConcepts and Freestyle RC stepped up to host an alternative event at the same location so that people could still come and race. It turned out to be a really fun event and the course they came up with was really cool.  

 

 

RC Profile: Operation 11 Charlie - Helping Veterans Through The RC Hobby

I'm really excited to share Operation 11 Charlie with you. I met Javier through the RC community here on YouTube and absolutely love what he is doing to help Veterans through the RC hobby - like a form of therapy. The best part is, we can all be involved. Through his new non-profit, Operation 11 Charlie uses your donations to give Veterans a new hobby to focus their attention on and be a part of a new community.

 

He takes his donations to the next level and make sure that they have what they need to not only run the RCs, but also work on them–from batteries and chargers to some of the tools they will need. You can help Operation 11 Charlie by contacting Javier through his website.

Listen to the podcast to learn more.

11 Charlie RC Website: http://11charlie.com/

11 Charlie RC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq6NsdGkf5ArOo3_EVHykUA

Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/operation_11charlie/

 

RC Profile: Kevin Hetmanksi from RC Car Action to Tamiya TXT-1 to Hetmanski Hobbies

Thanks for tuning in for another While My Batteries Charge Podcast. Today we have a very interesting interview with Kevin Hetmanski that only scratches the surface of his history in the RC Hobby. 

From his first RC car, to working at RC Car Action, to helping design the Tamiya TXT-1, to starting Hetmanski Hobbies, and so much more. 

 

Settle in for a great conversation and be sure to check out his hobby shop, Hetmanski Hobbies.

Here are some links to his stuff. 

Website: https://hetmanskihobbies.com/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HetmanskiHobbies/ 

Shapeway Store: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/hetmanski-hobbies

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLB3P56XhrgfQj84_GKYqzQ

RC Profile: The Tank RC, François Simard, Shares His RC Story

Today on the While My Batteries Charge Podcast, François Simard joins us to talk about how he started in the RC Hobby, why he started The Tank RC Youtube channel, and about his upcoming 200th lives episode of RC Talk. 

 

Check out his playlist of old RC talk episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLclJvsts2KjmYCOWz2ujh9i1tOloIsUoz

 

And while you are there, subscribe to his channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/francoissimard

RC Profile: An Interview with Reef of Reef's RC

Reef shares about how he got into the hobby and why he started Reef's RC. It's obvious that he brought a users perspective to his company and was bringing a solution to a problem he experienced while on the trail with his RCs. On top of that, he explains their newest product–the Triple 4 Smart Winch. This low profile servo can be used as a winch or a steering servo. Hope you enjoy it. Be sure to check out their website: https://www.reefsrc.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Reefs-RC-Products-358678527895997

Scale Caged RCs Seem To Be A Thing Right Now: New Super Baja Rey 2.0 and Element RC Enduro Gatekeeper

Two new RCs were dropped on the market recently that caught my attention and both of them really focus on a scale look with their detailed cages.  I'm talking about the Losi Super Baja Rey 2.0 and the Enduro Gatekeeper. They are opposite ends of the scale market and in size, but both have a nice attention to detail in their build. I like what Element RC is doing with the gatekeeper because it gives that nice tube frame look, but also hinges up to allow easy access to the electronics. You don't get that with the SBR 2.0, but you'll probably also not work on tuning it as much as a crawler will want to mess with their setup. Or maybe I'm projecting my thoughts on all of you. Hah. Either way, both look like exciting releases to me.  

 

You can check out the Super Baja Rey 2.0 here: http://bit.ly/sbr2-0

and the Element RC Enduro Gatekeeper here: https://bit.ly/ELGatekeeper

 

 

Tiny RC Trucks Are Big Right Now

The RC market has seen a huge influx of tiny trucks that are 1/24 scale....and I really dig them. They've made them more capable then before and they are really fun to run indoors. I just upgraded one of mine and took the boys to a new RC track in town that has a micro course.  

 

Here are some links to the parts I installed. 

 

Affiliate links that help the channel.

👉 Hot Racing Shocks: http://bit.ly/HRscx24Shocks

👉 Hot Racing Brass Diff Cover: http://bit.ly/HRscx24BrassDifCov

👉 Mil Stone MAX Wheel Weight Kit with Barrel Nuts, Hex Wt.+Overweight: https://ebay.to/3hzlzTS

👉 Hot Racing SCX24 Links http://bit.ly/HRSCX24links

👉 SCX24 Deabolt: http://bit.ly/scx24-Deadbolt

👉 SCX 24 Chevrolet 1967 C10: http://bit.ly/SCX24-67C10

👉 SCX24 Jeep Rubicon.

👉 Team Associated .05 wrench: http://bit.ly/TeamAssociate_05Wrench