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Configuring Reminders

Set up intelligent maintenance reminders to keep your vehicles in peak condition

Never Miss Maintenance Again

RCManager's intelligent reminder system ensures your vehicles receive timely maintenance before problems develop. From routine oil changes to seasonal preparation, customizable reminders adapt to your specific usage patterns and help maintain peak performance. Set it once, and let the system keep your fleet running smoothly.

Smart Timing

Adaptive scheduling

Precise Alerts

Right time, right method

Flexible Patterns

Custom schedules

Types of Maintenance Reminders

Time-Based Reminders

Scheduled maintenance alerts based on calendar time intervals:

Regular Intervals

  • • Weekly pre-run checks
  • • Monthly detailed inspection
  • • Quarterly deep maintenance
  • • Annual rebuilds

Seasonal Tasks

  • • Spring preparation
  • • Summer cooling system check
  • • Fall winterization prep
  • • Winter storage tasks

Custom Schedules

  • • Racing season prep
  • • Pre-event maintenance
  • • Off-season tasks
  • • Special event reminders

Usage-Based Reminders

Intelligent alerts triggered by actual vehicle usage metrics:

Smart Trigger Examples

Differential oil changeEvery 25 sessions
Shock rebuildEvery 50 hours runtime
Air filter cleaningEvery 15 dusty runs
Gear mesh checkEvery 100 miles

Condition-Based Reminders

Proactive alerts based on performance indicators and sensor data:

Performance Triggers:

  • • Lap time degradation trends
  • • Temperature threshold alerts
  • • Battery performance decline
  • • Vibration pattern changes

Predictive Alerts:

  • • Wear pattern analysis
  • • Failure prediction models
  • • Component life estimates
  • • Seasonal adjustment needs

Setting Up Reminders

Quick Setup Process

  1. 1Navigate to Maintenance → Reminders or vehicle-specific maintenance tab
  2. 2Choose reminder type (time-based, usage-based, or condition-based)
  3. 3Set trigger conditions (interval, thresholds, or performance metrics)
  4. 4Configure notification preferences (timing, method, recipients)
  5. 5Add maintenance task details and required parts/tools
  6. 6Test the reminder and activate the schedule

Notification Methods

Mobile Notifications

  • Push notifications with task details
  • Custom notification sounds and vibration
  • Snooze and reschedule options
  • Quick action buttons (complete, postpone)

Email Reminders

  • Detailed maintenance instructions
  • Parts list and vendor links
  • Calendar event attachments
  • Team sharing and delegation

Advanced Reminder Features

Smart Scheduling

AI-powered scheduling that adapts to your patterns and preferences:

Adaptive Timing

  • • Learn your preferred maintenance days
  • • Avoid busy racing weekends
  • • Cluster related tasks efficiently
  • • Adjust for seasonal usage patterns

Context Awareness

  • • Weather-sensitive task timing
  • • Event schedule integration
  • • Parts availability consideration
  • • Workload balancing across fleet

Conditional Logic

Complex reminder rules based on multiple conditions and dependencies:

Example Conditional Rules

IF dusty track conditions AND >3 sessionsTHEN remind air filter cleaning
IF motor temp >180°F OR lap times +2sTHEN suggest cooling system check
IF race in 7 days AND last service >20 sessionsTHEN prioritize maintenance now

Notification Timing & Preferences

Timing Options

  • Morning alerts (7-10 AM)
  • Evening reminders (6-9 PM)
  • Weekend maintenance windows
  • Custom time preferences

Alert Styles

  • Standard notification sound
  • Vibration patterns
  • Priority-based urgency levels
  • Custom ringtones per vehicle

Managing Active Reminders

Editing Reminders

  • • Modify timing and frequency
  • • Update notification methods
  • • Change trigger conditions
  • • Adjust priority levels

Pausing & Snoozing

  • • Temporary pause during off-season
  • • Snooze individual reminders
  • • Vacation mode for all alerts
  • • Conditional pause based on weather

Reminder Templates

Get started quickly with pre-configured reminder templates for common RC maintenance scenarios:

Casual Basher

  • • Monthly general inspection
  • • Quarterly shock service
  • • Seasonal prep reminders
  • • Annual rebuild planning

Competitive Racer

  • • Pre-race inspection checklist
  • • Performance-based triggers
  • • Weekly maintenance windows
  • • Competition prep reminders

Scale Crawler

  • • Trail damage assessments
  • • Waterproofing checks
  • • Gear ratio optimizations
  • • Servo and linkage care

Reminder Best Practices

Tips for Effective Reminders

Start Simple: Begin with basic time-based reminders and add complexity as needed
Be Realistic: Set achievable maintenance schedules that fit your lifestyle
Use Lead Time: Set reminders with enough advance notice to order parts
Regular Reviews: Periodically review and adjust reminder settings based on experience

Set Up Your First Reminders

Ready to automate your maintenance schedule? Here's what to do next:

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