Simple Radio Hacks For Surface RC Use

Staying Centered

We all know that RC races can become heated and distractions are constant. Sometimes the simple tricks to help you stay focused are the best. Here are two hacks I have learned that really help me focus on driving, and ignore the fellow screaming for the turn marshal.

Above: I dislike the standard foam wheel for the simple fact that if my fingers slip during driving I have trouble finding the "centered" spot again. Yes, it does not take long to figure it out visually, but often seconds count for a win. Rubber wheel is by Kimbrough, and has been modified using three Team Associated aluminum button screws and one washer. The left and right screws help me find here my hand should naturally rest. The top (red washer) is more for looks, but shows center. Screws may need to be cut down slightly to fit.

High Jump

My real pet peeve with modern radios is they lack a wrist strap. How many times have you seen that high end radio tumble from the drivers stand, or go bouncing down the access stairs? At some point you will drop your radio, the only questions are how high will it bounce, and how many pieces will it be in when it lands? My fix was a common Airtronics wrist strap and a colored zip tie.