Radio Control

In the first years of the new millennium, in the development of radio control technology with 2.4 GHz, a real revolution has taken place. While the frequencies in the MHz range were standard over many years in model construction, a large proportion of modern communication technology and with it radio control (RC) has since taken the band between 2.4 GHz and 2.48 GHz. Contents: Components of a radio control - Properties of 2.4 GHz waves - Antennas - Modulation and data transmission methods - User interface and programming - Telemetry - Assembly and initial operation

The material contained in this handbook has been specially chosen, and it should encourage and help those already enjoying Radio Control to achieve an even higher standard of efficiency and reliability, and arouse the interest of others who have, perhaps, felt that constructing and installing radio equipment in a model might prove a somewhat hazardous job. This book deals with, the theory of the main requirements of Radio Control, namely the Transmitter, Receiver, Servo-Mechanisms, Aerials and Frequency Checking, and at the same time covers the practical aspect and numerous details which are so often left to the imagination.

This comprehensive guide explains the basic concept of radio control and the operating features of key components such as receivers and servos. The author takes you through the main construction stages, from setting up your work area and tool box to essential testing prior to operating. Once you have mastered the basic skills you will be able to start your own model. Choose one of the 15 exciting kits featured in this book, and assembly will be child's play. Ranging from an elegant yacht to an F-1 racing car, the models are accompanied by detailed instructions and step-by-step photographs which illustrate all the techniques needed to build a fully operational model. Invaluable hints on operating your model are given, from the best way to launch a glider, to how to tack and jib and the necessary control stick movements for performing aerobatic maneuvers. A resources section provides valuable information on organizations and the major manufacturers and distributors. Highlighting the fine detailing and realism of today's kits, the superb completed models featured in the gallery sections will inspire you to experiment and explore a wide variety of models. Book jacket.

How does a radio-controlled car work? Author Ed Sobey guides readers as they take apart and rebuild their own radio-controlled car. In the process readers will also learn about radio waves, acceleration, towing capacity, battery voltage, and more. Many experiments include ideas readers can use for their own science fair projects.

Radio Remote-Control and Telemetry and their Application to Missiles provide information pertinent to the developments in the design of remote-control and telemetry equipment. This book discusses the problems that occur in remote-control and telemetry, together with various methods that have been used to solve them, in the field of missiles. Organized into nine chapters, this book begins with an overview of the various types of modulation. This text then examines the nature of information and coding, which is intended as a means of gaining a logical grasp of the phenomena in general. Other chapters consider the problems of propagation and of aerials, which are important topics when the rocket is intended not only to reach great distances, but to follow different flight paths and altitudes. The final chapter deals with the devices for remote-control and telemetry. This book is a valuable resource for electronics and radio engineers as well as for technicians.