Beginner needs help in electric r/c car
 

:confused: I'm in need of a little help. I understand how nitro engines work becuase these have a throttle lever which you link to a servo. But what about electric motors. How do you get these to go forward and reverse? Plus how do you get steering to work in an R/C car when you use only a single motor/engine. My only experince is a homemade battletank. This had two heavy duty O/S nitro engine linked to geartrain each which powered a tank track. By controlling the speed of each engine I got steering. So this will be my first attempt at a single engine vehicle and I've decided to go electric because I'm cutting down on weight. So any help would be appreiciated. Links would be very useful.

Beginner needs help in electric r/c car
 

There is a discussion group called "Cars" in this Forum that may be able to help you. Give them a try.

Beginner needs help in electric r/c car
 

A servo controls the steering. A speed control controls the motor........