ProTek RC 8310 TruTemp Infrared Thermometer

The temp gun can arguably be one of the most important tools in RC. Nitro guys use it to tune their engines when the ambient temperature changes; electric guys use it to take note of their motor and ESC temps. It is also a valuable tool when tuning for gearing as well as checking the temp of the racing surface for tire compound changes.

If you don’t have a temp gun (or has been in the market for one), you should give the ProTek RC “TruTemp” Infrared Thermometer a look. This little guy fits perfectly in the palm of your hand and makes checking electric motors, nitro engines, battery packs or any other heat-sensitive items a breeze. Thanks to a bright, backlit LCD display, the screen can be read during the day or at night. It can be switched between Fahrenheit and Celsius and has a range of between -40°–716°F (-40°C–380°C).

The TruTemp Thermometer features 4 modes: Quick, Scan, Maximum Value and Minimum Value. It also has an auto-off timer to help preserve battery life. It runs on 2 “AAA” batteries that are not included.