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RC hobbies are not just popular with children but there are many adults enjoying this pastime as well. Many of us will have heard the term RC but not all of us understand what it means. In this article we hope to provide a further explanation as to what RC is. As we all known RC stands for remote control and this is where one can control one device using another which is not attached to it. It was in 1903 that the first remote control device was presented to the Paris Academy of Science by Leonardo Torres Quevada who had invented Telekino. This device was in fact a small robot which when electromagnetic waves were transmitted to it could execute certain commands. Most of the remote control devices that are used in the home whether for controlling the TV or DVD player use an infrared light. The beam of light from these devices is what controls the functions of the target device. However, in order to be used effectively they need to have an obstructed view of the target device and cannot be used at any distance from them. The difference with the remote control devices that are used in RC hobbies is that the radio frequency waves are used instead. Along with them not being in direct line of sight of the object that they are controlling they can actually work are far greater distances from each other as well. Today the devices used for remote control cars, boats and planes are comprised of four components. There will be a transmitter, a receiver, a motor and a power source. The transmitter is the device that you have in your hand and which allows you to control the movements of the remote control vehicle. It is this which sends out the signals to the receiver which is contained in the remote control vehicle and which then operates its motor. In order for the motor to have power then the vehicle is fitted with either a rechargeable battery pack or regular batteries can be used. However, for some of the more advanced types of RC vehicles which can reach speeds in excess of 70 mph these are powered by either nitro methane or normal gasoline. As well as remote control vehicles just being something that you can spend a few hours at the weekend outside playing with for some people they spend time meeting with others to race them. Certainly there are clubs across the globe now where members regularly meet up to discuss and also compete against one another. Although most people tend to see RC hobbies as an expensive one, you can if you want pick up a good quality ready built model for around $100. Certainly this is the best way to start and to see if this really is the hobby for you.
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