What Should Beginners of Remote Control Cars Know?

Introduction

Beginners of remote control car will understand what is RC by reading this article. And what types of RC are divided into? What are our common RC car models? And what are the mainstream social platforms for model enthusiasts currently?

Basic Concepts of RC

RC refers to the remote control model, which is the abbreviation of remote control or radio control. It covers a wide range and does not only point to remote control car models. Remote control aircraft models, ship models, and even military drones and combat robots all fall into the RC category.

About RC  Cars

You can understand that a RC car is a smaller version of a real car. It has the same power system and suspension system as the car. It can simulate the performance and some principles of the real car. In some places, it can even surpass the proportional performance of the real car.

In Europe, America, Japan and even Southeast Asian countries, remote control model car racing is a sports competition and a high-tech hobby. And this is a competition with no age limit. Enthusiasts participating in this sport range from 8 to 80 years old.

Classification of RC Cars

 

①Classification by power source
RC cars can be divided into two categories: electric remote control cars and oil-powered remote control cars according to the power source.

  • Electric, as the name suggests, uses batteries as power, outputs electric energy to an electric motor (motor), and then the electric motor drives the car.
  • Oil-driven means using fuel specifically for remote control car models (such as 30% methanol, and a mixture of gasoline and engine oil).

Characteristics:

  • Electric remote control cars have the characteristics of large torque, fast acceleration, light weight and small inertia. Moreover, the linear output effect of the electric remote control car is good, and the control is flexible and easy to master. The tram’s speed after turning on the road is higher than that of the gasoline vehicle. Secondly, the electric remote control car does not need to repeatedly purchase and refill fuel. It only needs to install the battery and be on the road, which can be charged and reused repeatedly. At present, it seems that electric vehicles are actually becoming more and more popular among recreational players.
  • Most oil-powered remote control cars use methanol mixed fuel (composed of methanol, castor oil, and nitromethane), and there are also gasoline remote control cars that use gasoline as fuel. Gas cars feel slightly better than electric cars, and many players love the engine sound of gas cars.

②Classification according to motor type

RC cars can be divided into two categories according to motor type: brush motors and brushless motors.

  • Brushed Motor:

Advantages: Relatively low cost (only one-tenth to one-fifth of brushless), high torque, simple structure, etc.

Disadvantages: Noisy, short life, and requires frequent maintenance.

  • Brushless Motor:

Advantages: high maintenance-free (just replace parts), high efficiency, low energy consumption, low noise, ultra-long life, high reliability, stepless frequency conversion speed regulation, etc.

Disadvantages: The price is relatively high.

③Classify according to proportion

The ratio is generally 1:5, 1:8, 1:10, 1:12, 1:24, etc.

12 Common Car Models

 

The common models of RC cars are mainly as follows. We will share various models from the perspectives of usage scenarios and general speeds.

Note:

Since the development of RC cars, the boundaries between many models have been blurred, and the gameplay of many RC products is no longer single.

Climbing Car

RC climbing cars are generally divided into simulated climbing (with simulated appearance) and powerful climbing (only performance without appearance). Climbing vehicles have strong off-road climbing capabilities and are generally equipped with a differential lock function. The general speed can reach 30km/h.

②Big Bicycle

The RC truck is derived from the real-life monster truck. It has extremely violent performance and strong off-road performance on rough roads. It can even somersault or fly up some higher slopes, or run on complicated land. The speed is about 80km/h.

③Short-distance Truck

The simulated remote control car based on baja1000 and off-road racing can be used for hauling dust on the ground. The suspension stroke is generally very long, and it can be used for off-roading on some complex road conditions or flying up small slopes. It can greatly restore the posture and drifting posture of the real car. The speed is generally 80km/h.
In addition, according to the suspension and frame structure, it can be divided into two types: front independent suspension and rear straight axle (trophy truck) and fully independent suspension.

④ Rally remote control car

The rally remote control car is based on a real rally car and is suitable for drifting in squares or pulling dirt on relatively flat land. The speed generally exceeds 80km/h, and some even reach 100km/h.

⑤Off-road RC Car

It has strong controllability and excellent platform performance. It is often used in international competitions or world events. In addition, if it is used for wild running, it can pull dust and fly off the platform. The speed is generally around 80km/h, and can reach 100km/h with slight modifications.

⑥Racing Truck

It is a vehicle between an off-road vehicle and a large bicycle.

⑦Flat Running

The flat car has a sports car appearance, strong flat road performance and flexible control. There are professional competitions, and it can also be used to run squares, play drag racing, etc. The speed is generally 100km/h.

⑧Drift Remote Control Car

Drift remote control cars can easily perform extreme drifting actions and are commonly found in professional venues or very flat squares. It has a cool appearance and is very suitable for model friends who like to modify cars.

⑨Mosquito car

Mosquito cars are remote-controlled cars with very small proportions. They are commonly found on professional venues and can be flexibly controlled and have high playability.

⑩Simulated container remote control car

Referred to as the tractor, it is expensive and has a simulated appearance. It is suitable for model friends who like simulated remote control cars.

⑪Construction vehicle

RC engineering vehicles are generally expensive to build and use a large number of hydraulic mechanisms. They are engineering machinery with a unique degree of simulation.

⑫Military model

Realistic RC military ships, military cards, tanks, and aircraft have been in the market for many years, but there are relatively few enthusiasts, perhaps due to the high entry threshold of technology and price.

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