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Nitro Radio Control Trucks
Apr 6th
does anyone know a nice off road racing track or any off road track for radio controlled cars in london?
I have 2 off road RC's a 1/10 electric buggy and a 1/10 nitro monster truck, i dont know anywhere else aside from burgess park and crystal palace (which is on road). park is not an option because theres just so many stupid dogs chasing the cars.
I wander if either or both the following sites can be of any use to you!?!?
West London Racing Centre
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Micro Racer
Micro Racers are the smallest radio controlled cars in the world, and when we ... Built a track too and even bought another ... Kevin, Harrow, London - Jul '03 ...
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Kyosho Nitro Radio Control Cars
Mar 14th
How Radio Controlled Car Racing Came About
It was in the 1940s when diminutive, nitro-methane powered engines were first marketed. They had a speed that can reach of up to 113 km/h but can only run in circles from a tether. It was there that it got its nicknames of "spin dizzies" and "tether cars".
During the 1960s, the first miniature cars that could be controlled via radio from a distant transmitter were introduced. These new model cars had the power to steer, accelerate, and brake at the driver's will. These cars are capable of running through racetracks with accurate control, and thus, radio controlled car racing was born.
In 1984, radio controlled car manufacturer Associated Electrics, Inc. introduced a classier and sleeker version of model race car called the RC10. The RC10 was electric powered; unlike the common cars that were nitromethane-driven. It was a deviation from Associated Electrics usual line of RC's. RC10 was made from a more powerful aluminum alloy and it had built in shock absorbers that were adjustable.
Aside from its new electric capacities, the RC10 model had the option to incorporate small ball bearings made of stainless steel into its wheels and transmission. Also, its transmission had steel rings forced down on the ball bearings, a feature enabling full modification for any track situation. Without question, RC10's abilities made it the top choice in electric RC racing.
In 1986, another RC manufacturer, Schumacher Racing Products, launched their Competition All Terrain (CAT) model car. It is a four wheel "buggy" racer that was considered as the greatest of its class. It went on to win the 1987, 1990, 1994, 1995, and 1996 world championship off-road race. This model car was recognized as initiating and popularizing the interest in four wheel car racing.
Team Losi, a popular radio controlled car racing team, released their JRX-2 model buggy and immediately began a rivalry with Team Associated that survives until today. Both teams headline the American radio controlled car racing scene, with Gil Losi, Jr. acting as the formers' founder and leader. Team Losi was the first to produce miniature tires that were all natural, the first four wheel "buggy" that was American-made , and a new set of car types that were 1/18 scale of the Mini-T.
Outside of the American RC racing circuit, other makers like the Kyosho (Japan) and Schumacher (Europe) hold much market share both in innovation and technology. They are the prevalent choice of makers for hobbyists in their respective regions.
Radio controlled car racing is an excitable game that promotes accuracy, discipline, and car engine knowledge. It is no wonder that it's a well liked hobby across the globe.
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Kyosho Nitro RC car drifting
Radio Control Action
Mar 3rd
Need help in PIC micro controller and servos.?
I am starting a project. For that, I need help on PIC ,programming, control circuit,etc. Its like this:write a program to send radio signal through transmitter in which PIC is located and receiver which sends the signal to decoder and performs the required action on the motor. Where can I get full tutorials and circuit diagram?
For a demonstration project I recommend that you choose a micro controller that programs in BASIC. That simplifies the programming. You will have enough problems to solve without having to worry about learning an obscure machine language.
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Radio Control Cars Nitro
Feb 19th
where can i race my nitro buggy/truck in oxfordshire?
as ive taken back up my big boys toys hobby of radio control cars i am looking for a track to race them around.....but cant find one anywhere in oxfordshire...does anybody no of one? people say they are scatterd around but i cant find any!!
thanks
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On-road Nitro RC car ( Drifting)
Radio Controlled Trucks
Feb 18th
Get to Know Some Remote Control Truck Jargons
When starting a new hobby, it is certainly important for one to become familiar with the terms often used in that field. Of course, the world of remote control trucks is no exception; it also has a language of its own.
ARR/RTR - Some remote control trucks are almost completely assembled in the factory. ARR stands for Almost Ready-To-Run, while RTR is Ready-to-Run, usually identical to the former but with a radio system. ARR and RTR trucks cost a little more than unassembled models, but are practically ready to run right out of the box.
Chassis - This is the framework on which the components of a truck are mounted. It can be made of sturdy composites, aluminum, or graphite. The word chassis is also sometimes used to refer to an entire vehicle, excluding the body, wheels, and tires.
Electric starter - A hand-held electric motor used for starting a model engine, usually powered by a 12-volt battery. Electric starters are generally designed for airplane engines and require an adapter to work with truck engines.
Electronic Speed Control (ESC) - This replaces the mechanical speed control and servo usually found in “entry-level” electric remote control trucks. ESCs increase power efficiency and precision, while reducing a model’s weight for better performance.
Monster truck - Monster trucks are big and designed for torque instead of speed. They can move up hills, down slopes, and even over other cars.
Servo - The electromechanical device which moves the control surfaces or throttle of the truck according to commands from the receiver.
Stadium truck - Remote control stadium trucks, like their full-size counterparts, are built to take punishment. They are designed for all out racing, with heavy duty suspensions, oversized shocks and big tires that enable them to survive the roughest conditions.
Throttle - To increase or decrease acceleration, manipulate the throttle. It is the one that changes the voltage going to the truck’s motor or the fuel/air mix going to the engine.
Tie rods - Tie rods provide steering control by attaching the steering servo to the front wheels. They “tie” these two parts together.
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Riz Davis, 26, is the Internet Marketing Associate of Gadget Epoint LTD. Being internet savvy and geek at heart, she enjoys surfing the net for unusual gadgets and novelty items just for fun. And it sure does help that she gets to do what she loves most through her profession.
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