Are you an RC hobby enthusiast? RC "a family-oriented" hobby allows people to come and have fun together by racing their radio-controlled vehicles. Radio-controlled "RC" vehicles are built with receivers that communicate with the recommended transmitter used for control.
Many people confuse the RC acronym for remote control. However, an RC enthusiast cannot confuse the two. A remote-controlled vehicle can be radio-controlled, wire-controlled, or infrared-controlled. But the true RC meaning is radio-controlled.
This article will look at RC model types, models, and how to get started as a beginner.
Types of RC Models
In RC hobby, every vehicle is powered differently: Gas, Nitro, or Electric.- Gas-powered models are powered by gasoline and are not so popular. Due to their cost and large size, it has made them unpopular. The gas models need a larger space for use. Though their size makes them disadvantaged, they have one primary benefit. They are the most durable RC models lasting longer than other RC vehicles. An electric RC model uses a form of electricity such as a battery pack. Their motor can be brushed or brushless. Most electric RC models use brushless motors, making them powerful and expensive.
- Nitro-powered models use nitromethane. Ideally, these RC models are similar to real cars. They use a two-stroke engine to create real engine noise. Though they are powerful, Nitro RC models need lots of maintenance, making them unsuitable for beginners. Accessories such as batteries, fuel, oil, charger, and glow plug wrench are needed.