PICHLER RC Guide Hub

RC knowledge for everyday model building

Our guides help you better understand batteries, chargers and RC technology. Clear, practical and directly connected to suitable products from our range.

Batteries & charging Practical RC knowledge German & English

All PICHLER guides at a glance

Here you will find our current guide pages. We are gradually expanding this area with more topics covering RC modelling, battery technology, drives, servos, propellers and safe accessories.

Our goal: Less guesswork, fewer wrong purchases, more safety and more fun with your model.

Currently online

These guides are already available and can be read directly.

LiPo Guide How to charge, store and use LiPo batteries correctly RC Charger Guide Find the right charger for LiPo, LiHV, LiFe, NiMH & more RTF, PNP, ARF & Kit Simply explained: which model version fits your start?

Batteries & charging technology

Everything around batteries, chargers, storage voltage, charge current, safety and suitable equipment.

Online: Using LiPo batteries correctly LiPo voltages, storage, deep discharge, temperature, safety and disposal. Online: Choosing an RC charger LiPo, LiHV, LiFe, LiIon, LTO, NiMH, Pb, watts, 1C, balancer and ToolkitRC.
Planned: Choosing the right RC battery Cell count, mAh, C-rating, connector, weight, runtime and model compatibility.
Planned: LiPo fire safety in RC modelling Safe charging, storage, transport and suitable protection solutions.

Drive systems & RC technology

Here we will collect future guides on motors, speed controllers, servos and other technical components.

Planned: Choosing a brushless drive system How to combine motor, ESC, battery, propeller and power correctly.
Planned: Which servo do I need? Torque, speed, HV, gears and size explained in simple terms.
Planned: ESC, BEC & speed controllers explained What the ESC does, what a BEC is for and what you should look out for.

Beginners & model selection

These topics are especially helpful when getting started in RC modelling and when dealing with common terms on product pages.

Online: RTF, PNP, ARF & Kit explained What do the terms mean and what else do you need?
Planned: RC aircraft for beginners High-wing trainers, gyro systems, wingspan, material, spare parts and first flights.
Planned: RC helicopters for beginners Which models suit beginners, advanced pilots and scale fans?

Accessories & workshop

Many small model-building questions deserve their own guide. Adhesives, propellers, materials and tools are typical search and support topics.

Planned: Choosing the right RC propeller Size, pitch, rotation direction, propellers and typical mistakes.
Planned: Which glue for which model? CA, epoxy, white glue, activator and foam-safe adhesives.
Planned: Balsa, EPP, GRP & CFRP explained Understand model-building materials and how to work with them.

Where should you start?

If you are new to the topic, start with the battery and charger guides. They help you avoid the most common mistakes when charging, storing and choosing your equipment.

Start here: use LiPos safely For everyone who wants to know how LiPo batteries are charged, stored and handled correctly. Start here: choose a charger For everyone who wants to know which charger fits their batteries and models. Start here: understand model versions For everyone who wants to know what RTF, PNP, ARF, BNF and kit mean.

PICHLER reminder: Good technology starts with good understanding. Our guides are designed to help you make the right decision before you buy, charge or fly.

This guide hub will be expanded continuously. New guides will be added here as soon as they are online.

Do you have an idea for a guide?

We are expanding the RC Guide Hub step by step. If you would like to see a specific topic or if a question keeps coming up in everyday model building, feel free to contact us.

Submit a guide idea: Feel free to contact our customer service if a topic is missing or if you would like a clear explanation of a specific RC subject.

Relevant categories

If you are looking for suitable products directly, these are the most important starting points in our shop.

Batteries LiPo batteries, transmitter batteries and suitable power supply options Charging technology Chargers, power supplies and accessories for RC batteries ToolkitRC chargers Modern chargers for different battery types
RC aircraft Models for beginners, advanced pilots and experienced users RC helicopters RTF helicopters, scale models and suitable spare parts Fire protection Storage, protection and safety solutions