RC Car Main Features
- Realistic physics - proportional steering and proportional throttle.
- A gyroscope on the control board makes it easier to drift, similar to RC cars in larger scales.
- The car can be controlled using a physical controller or a mobile phone.
- Open-source firmware that you can modify as you wish.
- Built-in sound (available on selected models).
- Built-in lights (available on selected models).
- 20 meters of range indoors and up to 30 meters outdoors.
- Add interactions with cars by attaching small NFC tags to the bottom of the car and installing NFC readers under the layout connected to our layout modules. For example, you can open a gate into a garage when a car crosses a specific location.
- Possibility to connect a camera and turn your car into an FPV car. Check the video below to see how it looks to control an FPV micro car:
- Firmware updates with new features and improvements every week.
- Control up to 80 cars simultaneously, and up to 100 players can ride their cars at the same time.
How to Order
- Check if there are any RC cars available in our store that you like. From time to time, we produce new models and try to convert the most interesting Hot Wheels, Zoom, and other 1:64 cars.
- If you don't see anything interesting, send us an email at hey@toys.engineering with a link to the car model you would like to convert.
- We will check if we can convert that car into a remote control car and inform you of the price (150–200 EUR depending on the car model) and the time required to build the car (usually 2–4 weeks). You don't need to send anything to us; we will order the exact model you want, convert it into an RC car, and send it to you.
- Receive the car and start driving! All cars are shipped fully assembled with spare parts included.
FAQ
How to order Hot Wheels / 1:64 RC conversion into a remote control car?
If you cannot find a car model you would like to order in our store, just contact us at hey@toys.engineering. Don't forget to send a link to the car you would like to convert. We will check if we can build a remote control car from your favorite model and inform you of the price and estimated production time. Usually, Hot Wheels conversions into remote control cars cost 150–170 EUR, including the car itself. Other 1:64 cars cost slightly more, up to 200 EUR.
Are cars shipped fully assembled?
Yes, you receive fully assembled cars along with spare parts. You only need to charge the battery using a USB-C cable, and you're ready to ride and drift.
Can I develop my own firmware for cars converted by Toys.Engineering?
Yes, we use custom RC boards designed in-house specifically for battery-powered vehicles. The firmware is based on Arduino, and the board includes an ESP32S3 SoC, an accelerometer/gyroscope, two motor drivers, outputs for servo motors and LEDs, and a sound amplifier. Our guides include information on how to get started with firmware development, and our GitHub account provides examples. You can also order the board for remote control cars separately from our online store.
Is the firmware open-source?
Yes, the firmware included with all cars is fully open-source.
What can I create with layout electronic modules?
With layout electronic modules, you can add lighting effects and various actions, such as opening gates, playing sounds when a car crosses specific locations on the layout, or displaying messages on screens.
Can I order only the conversion kit and convert a car myself?
We plan to release the conversion kit around December–January. It will include everything you need for the conversion: a controller board, a DC motor, a servo motor, screws, wheels with rubber tires, and a chassis. The estimated price is 90 EUR.