How to Convert Your Megapro Truck to a Buggy Video

Want to convert your MegaPro truck to a buggy? We've posted an explanatory video of the parts and steps needed for the conversion on our YouTube channel. Check it out on the YouTube video.

MegaPro Minis

Just in time for Christmas, Megatech has come out with a mini version of its very popular MegaPro (ProPulse) buggy! These MegaPro Minis are 4.5 inches long and 4 inches wide and come with two buggies (one red and one blue) in each pack. With their built-in NiMh batteries and the charge-it-anywhere technology of the transmitter/charger, these buggies are ready to race anywhere! The MegaPro Mini has full forward, reverse and left/right steering control and functioning headlights. Perfect for kids who want to be just like Dad and race their own MegaPros!

FEATURES:

100% Ready-to-Run
Includes 2 Complete Buggies and Transmitters
Working High-Intensity LED Headlights
Two-Stick Transmitter Incorporates "charge-it-anywhere-any-time" technology!

TECHNICAL SPECS:
Length: 4.5 inches
Width: 4 inches
Weight: 3oz
Radio: 2-Channel
Radio Functions: Forward, Reverse, Steering
Run Time: 10 Minutes
Charge Time: 15-30 Minutes
Requires: 12 "AA" Alkaline Batteries (6 for each transmitter)

MegaPro Minis: Only $44.99 at RC Hobby Explosion! Great for Christmas!

Souped Up MegaPro!

If you have one of Megatech's cool little MegaPro buggies or trucks and are looking to get a little more speed out of it, you can easily upgrade it to a brushless motor and ESC. Although the MegaPro can go up to 20mph straight out of the box with the stock brushed motor, you might want even more speed. With a quick change to the brushless motor and ESC, you can easily get into speeds of high 30s or more. We have the brushless motor and ESC combo on for $89.95 - that's a savings of @25.95 when you buy the motor and ESC together.

And, of course, with those higher speeds, you might want to upgrade your suspension arms, dogbones, and other body components with the MegaPro Complete Aluminum Upgrade Kit, which is currently on sale at RC Hobby Explosion for only $84.95. The Aluminum upgrade components are in a cool blue color. You can also upgrade your oil-filled shocked to the blue aluminum also using the MegaPro Aluminum Oil-Filled Shocks. These not only look cool, but also increases the strength and durability of a part that is vulnerable to breakage (especially on the buggy) at high speeds.














You can find all the Upgrade Parts for the Megatech MegaPro/Pro-Pulse at our Upgrades page.

MegaPro Power Options

Megatech's MegaPro buggies and trucks (formerly known as ProPulse) have two battery power options available. The first is a 7.2V 1200MHz NiMh battery pack; the second is a 7.2V 1400MHz NiMh battery pack. The second option will give you a few more minutes of run-time than the first battery. Typical 7.2V stickpack battery packs used for other r/c cars don't work with the MegaPros because the battery compartment requires a unique two-part cell configuration.

Either one of these battery packs can be charged by an 120V AC wall charger or by a 7.2V DC Fast Charger. The AC wall charger takes about 10 hours to charge the 1200mAh battery pack, while the 7.2V DC FastCharger only takes approximately 40 minutes to charge the same battery. However, the first few times the battery is charged we would recommend using the wall charger because it will fully charge the battery gently. Do make sure you time the charging time because the wall charger is a timed charger, not a peak charger. The battery should be slightly warm to the touch when it is fully charged and then let it cool before inserting it into the truck or buggy. The Fast Charger is a peak charger that lights a green light when charging and changes to a red light when finished charging.


You can find all these power options for your MegaPro at RC Hobby Explosion.

Megatech MegaPro Buggy and Truck

Looking for an inexpensive but quality vehicle to get into the r/c world? Megatech has produced the 1/18th scale MegaPro buggy and truck to give you such a vehicle. The MegaPro is the best combination of performance and price on the r/c market right now. For under $100, you can get the entire package, which includes a 2-channel digital proportional radio system, a 370HT high-torque motor, and oil-filled shocks. Straight out of the box, the Megapro can hit 20-25mph! But if you want even more speed, the MegaPro is also fully upgradable with several different upgrade motors available. The rest of the MegaPro is also upgradable with a complete aluminum upgrade kit and other individual parts available to increase the strength and durability of your MegaPro.

RC Hobby Explosion is offering the MegaPro buggy or MegaPro truck for $69.95 with a 1200MHz battery pack for $21.95 and an A/C charger for $7.95 when bought as a package.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Megatech Number: MTC7420
Age: 10 and up
Model: 1/18 Scale Electric 4WD
Motor: 370HT
Length: 8.7"
Wheelbase: 6.1"
Drivetrain: 4WD
COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS:
Differentials: Adjustable Ball
Gear Pitch: 48
Chassis Type: Molded Tub
Chassis: Nylon Composite
Steering: Direct-Link
Mode Select: Street/Race
MOTOR:
Size: 370HT
RPM: 15,000 RADIO:
Type: 2-Ch Pistol Grip
Frequency: FM 27Mhz
Channels: 1-6
Trim Controls: Electronic
Range: 1,000 ft.
Servo Reversing: Steering, Throttle
Dual Rate: Steering
Low Battery Indicator: LED
TX Batteries: 8 "AA" Alkaline
INCLUDED ITEMS:
100% Built and Ready-to-Run Vehicle
2-Channel FM Radio System
REQUIRES:
7.4V 1200mAh NiMh Battery Pack
AC Battery Charger
(8) "AA" Alkaline batteries for transmitter