Learning About Remote Controlled Toys
Running, adjusting and assembling remote controlled toys is not a new hobby. For those of you who do not know (I’m sure most of you do), remote controlled toys are controlled by radio frequency from a distance. This is why they are sometimes referred to as RC toys – the RC standing for radio controlled to shorten it down.
There are so many models to choose from; this includes cars, tanks, boats, airplanes, helicopters, trucks, even robots! Remote controlled toys are a great gift for anyone and they provide hours of fun. Aside from being a great way to get the family outdoors and spend some time together, these can be a fun hobby suited for all genders and ages; anyone can do it – it does not matter if you are 9 or 90 years old. There are many popular contests and championships to enter and many places where you can meet people just as passionate as you. It is a great way for families to spend time and bond with one another.
Below we’ll go over a quick history of remote controlled toys and devices as well as a quick guide to today’s modern remote controlled toys.
It all started with a radio controlled plane back in 1937. This was the first radio controlled plane in existence and it was flown by twin brothers, Dr. William Good and Walter Good. Dr. William Good was an expert in radios and his brother was an expert in aero-modeling. So it really comes as no surprise that the two combined them together and created the first remote controlled plane. This technology has made its appearances throughout history being used in World War II. The initial design changed in the 1960’s after the invention of the transistors. New technology made the circuit much smaller which was then turned into a lightweight and compact design for remote controlled technology.
The first commercial and fully functional remote controlled cars came in the 1960’s. There were two types of cars available – the first were nitro remote controlled cars and the second remote controlled cars were powered by gas. They all required a transmitter and controller, wheels, throttle trigger and the receiver. These days you can find remote controlled cars that come in electric, fuel or nitro models. Electric models operate on electrical power where as nitro or fuel models need to make use of the radio control, fuel input and other machinery.
Remote controlled toys usually come in one of two grades – the first grade being toy grade and the second being hobby grade. They are labeled in different ways with toy grade being labeled RTR which stands for ready to run. This means that the model you have chosen is ready to be operated usually with electric power. Hobby grade models usually need to be assembled and will most likely run on gas or nitro; they come at higher prices but their durability really is unbeatable. If you are someone who is really passionate about remote controlled cars then hobby grade is probably what you are looking for; if you are just wanting to have some fun with the family then a toy grade remote controlled car will do just fine.