Toy Vehicles

Give an old toy car some new life with a charge of battery power. Installing a 9 volt hobby motor and battery pack takes just a little time and the use of a few tools. It only works on a toy that...

The PicooZ is a miniature remote control helicopter released by Silverlit Toys. The PicooZ is 6.5 inches long and, with the battery installed, weighs 10g. The PicooZ is controlled by an infrared...

RC cars use some of the same design features as the actual vehicles they're modeled after. By applying many of the same techniques used to increase speed in full-sized vehicles, you can up the...

Kids have a lot of fun driving their electric cars around the backyard. With the many models available there is sure to be one that your child falls in love with and practically drives the wheels...

The Blade CX2 is a remote-controlled toy helicopter designed and manufactured by the E-flite toy company in 2005. It is aimed at amateur remote control enthusiasts who want an alternative to the...

Batteries die over time. Car batteries and Ride on toy batteries need to be replaced at some point. Car batteries are easy to find. However, a Peg Perego Battery is not so easy to find. Learn...

The John Deere Gator Ride-On by Peg Perego is a battery-operated (12 V) toy built to resemble the full-sized diesel-powered John Deere Gator utility vehicle. The gator ride-on toy has two speeds,...

If you or your child is the owner of a Power Wheels toy vehicle, you may want to know how to make it go faster. Power Wheels typically go anywhere from 6 to 12 mph, depending on the model that you...

If your child has a Feber ride on vehicle, it will operate on either a 6 volt or 12 volt battery. Generally, two passenger cars will have a 12 volt battery and single person cars will have a 6...

New Bright Fountain Boats come with two AA batteries for the controller and a 9.6 volt battery pack for the boat--everything you need to get started. While the AA batteries are not rechargeable...

Battlebot competition is popular in a wide circle of enthusiasts, and many Battlebot fans may be interested in how to create their own. Outside of design principles and weapon inclusion, the basic...

The batteries of a Battlebot power the entire endeavor. Without the power supply, the robot will be immobile and competition will be impossible. Have a soldering gun and heat shrink tubing on hand...

This is a fun little air boat that is easy to build. It took about two hours to build. It was built from an old remote control airplane. It has left and right stearing that is controled by...

Remote control toys have become a very popular gift during the winter holidays over the past several years--in particular, remote control helicopters. Some of these helicopters have removable...

Power Wheels was established 24 years ago when Kransco, a company based in San Francisco, acquired another company by the name of Pines of America. Pines of America was in the business of...

Batteries may look like they can't hurt you, but they can cause severe burns. Batteries generate hydrogen gas which is highly explosive--a battery can explode even under normal operating...

Battery powered ride toys are available for children approximately 3 to 10 years old, but these toys can be dangerous for children when a malfunction occurs. Parents must supervise and...