Hot Wheels RC Conversion Kit, v 1.1
After a few months of development, we are excited to introduce our improved Hot Wheels RC conversion kit. If you haven't heard about the Turbo64 conversion kit before, it's a DIY kit containing everything you need to convert Hot Wheels and other 1/64 scale diecast cars into remote control cars, excluding the tools required to "open" Hot Wheels (or remove the bottom of the cars). The kit includes a chassis, small components like bearings and screws, motors, electronics, and even parts to build a remote controller with two joysticks. The firmware is open source, allowing you to modify it to add new features.
Our electronics are designed in-house, and we confidently state that it’s the best RC control board for small scales (up to 1/32) available on the market. It features two DC motor drivers, a battery management system, an audio amplifier (just connect a speaker to play sounds from your Hot Wheels), a gyroscope for enhanced drifting control, servo motor controllers, WiFi/BLE connectivity, and open-source firmware. While this sounds impressive, we continue to add new features each month. Here’s what we’ve introduced in the last month:
- New Gyroscope Logic: The gyroscope improves control during drifting. Previously challenging with small cars, our RC control board integrates it on the same circuit as the motor driver, servo controller, and RF receiver. All gyroscope settings, including sensitivity, can be updated via a web browser.
- High-Frequency DC Motor Control: This enhancement results in smoother operation and quieter performance.
- Adaptive Side Holders: The chassis now includes adaptive side holders for easier mounting of Hot Wheels bodies.
- Low Profile Servo Arm: The servo arm is only 4mm high, making it suitable for Hot Wheels with limited space.
- LED Connectivity: You can now connect LEDs to illuminate your RC car.
- New Web App: A web application has been developed to update car settings.
How to Convert Hot Wheels / 1:64 Scale Cars into an RC Car
- Select a Car: Choose a car you wish to convert; it can be a Hot Wheels or another 1/64 scale model.
- Order the Kit: Purchase the Hot Wheels RC conversion kit from our online store.
- Prepare Tools: Gather a power drill with a 5mm bit (to "open" Hot Wheels cars) and a Dremel tool.
- Remove the Bottom: Carefully detach the bottom of the car.
- Assemble the Kit: If you live outside Europe, order a Li-Po battery (80-200mAh depending on your car size). Soldering is not required; all electronics come with pre-soldered wires and connectors.
- Install the Kit: Fit the assembled kit into the car body.
- Assemble the Remote Control: Put together the remote control unit.
- Enjoy Racing: Play and race with friends, family, or enjoy solo sessions.
The full guide can be found on our website.
Where to Buy
You can order Turbo64 Hot Wheels RC conversion kits exclusively at our online shop.
