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July 15, 2004
By: David Sacco
Website: http://www.a1-in-toys.com
How Remote Control Toys Work
There are remote control toys available in all sizes, styles and types and for people of
all ages from amateur to professional hobbyist. The inner design of these amazing toys is truly
fascinating when one looks deeper into how they function. The basic principle behind how
remote control toys work is roughly the same for all types, though the mechanics may be
somewhat different. All remote control toys have four main parts to them: a transmitter,
receiver, motor and a power source. The transmitter is held in your hands and it is used to
control the toy by sending out radio waves to the receiver. The receiver is an antenna and
circuit board that is located inside the toy, and receives signals from the transmitter. It
activates motors inside the toy as commanded by the transmitter. The motor turns wheels, steers
the vehicle right, left, up or down, or even operate propellers.
The transmitter of most remote control toys is usually a small hand-held device that
includes various controls and the transmitter. It contains a power source, that is usually a
9 volt battery, that provides the power for the controls and transmission of the signal. It
sends this signal over a frequency to the receiver of the toy. The biggest difference between
radio controlled and remote controlled is remote controlled toys have a wire connecting the
controller and the toy, while radio controlled is always wireless. Most rc toys operate at
either 27 MHz or 49 MHz. This pair of frequencies has been distributed by the FCC for basic
consumer items such as garage door openers, walkie talkies, and r/c toys. Advanced Rc models
such as more elaborate rc airplanes use 72 and 75 MHz frequencies. You can find both
versions of frequencies for each model, this will allow you to operate two of the same model
toys at the same time for racing without having to deal with interference between the two
transmitters.
Remote control toys such as rc cars can be much more then just a model. They can be
fully-functional automobiles that can reach speeds of up to 60MPH, and are equipped with
working suspension systems that borrow technology from the real version model. There are both
electric and engine powered kits for different budgets and tastes. There are a wide variety of
replicas that are currently available such as: monster trucks, dragsters, street sedans, and
off road stadium racers to name just a few. There are a few differences between the toy-grade
models and the ones that you will find in a hobby store. Most hobby rc vehicles are available
as an unassembled kit, where you build the vehicle from the ground up so you will understand
how it works and can fix any problems. Hobby grade vehicles are generally made of better
materials then toy grade versions, so they can withstand more punishment. Hobby kits are
designed for long life, and competitive racing with high performance.
The anatomy of most remote control toys such as an rc car consists of the following pieces.
The body of a car or truck contains a lower chassis that holds all the electronic and mechanical
components, as well as a shell that fits on top of the chassis. The shell is what provides
the most unique style of the car. If we take a look inside the car we will find a circuit
board with several capacitors, resistors, and diodes as well as the IC that controls the
motors. The radio receiver consists of a crystal that oscillates at a certain frequency,
antennas, and an inductor. The electric motor receives power from the battery and the flow
of the power is regulated by the IC.
If you are interested in purchasing any remote control toys then go to our remote control
cars page and check out the buyers guide at the bottom of the page to find an excellent list of
hobby shops and stores that offer great prices within a secure online ordering system.
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