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Introduction to remote control cars

dixon — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:13:23 +0000

Do you love cars, engines, and engineering? Can you remember the first time you took control of a remote controlled car and became fascinated by it’s simple yet gripping play? I sure can, and I couldn’t put it down!

For many decades now, remote controlled cars have fascinated and inspired multiple generations.

There is something truely exhilarating about remotely piloting a highly complicated piece of machinery at 60 mph!

Even though they’ve been around since the 1960’s, these gadgets have evolved into something far more than just toys.

And today there are competitions all over the nation dedicated to this thrilling hobby!

Whether you’re new to remote controlled cars or a die hard fan who wants to start building their own cars, you want to read this…

No matter your expertise, age, or experience, you’ll find there is a lot to love about these high-tech gadgets!

You can go to the store, pick your model, and start racing today, or you can spend just a little bit more time learning about RC cars…

…and build your own high speed racing machine!

Learning all there is to know about RC cars and racing can be expensive if you don’t know what’s involved.

You can learn things like this for avoiding spending so much money on RC cars and racing.

• The different kinds of remote controlled car models… always know which kinds are most enjoyable and which to avoid!

• Racing guidelines and pointers… you’ll have the “edge” over your competitors.

• How to design your own car… your car will display your personality and skill for all to see!

• The Pros and Cons of different engine systems… your car will have the most power for that all important race.

In a very short time you can be enjoying the exhilarating hobby of remote controlled car racing, faster than you ever thought possible!

let our dream fly in the sky

dixon — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:43:17 +0000

Remote controlled aeroplanes can be fun for both children and adults. For adults, these R.C. aeroplanes can bring back fond memories of when you were a child growing up. In today’s society, R.C. aeroplanes have come a long way with the addition of modern technology, making the much more strategic than in the past years. Whether you are flying like a pro or crashing every 30 seconds, you will absolutely be having fun while you’re doing it. If you are still a rookie, or new to flying R.C. aeroplanes, then you should be advised to go with a lower end (price) product, to ensure that you don’t waste a lot of money because if you are new to this, you will crash. Remote controlled aeroplanes come in many different shapes and sizes, as well as price tags. You may find that lower priced R.C. aeroplanes cost in the neighborhood of $100 and rise in price to an upwards of $10,000. The higher end aeroplanes are generally of great size, therefore, depending on your location, you may need to contact your local airport for licenses and restriction. Sometimes you will be forced to fly these large planes in designated areas as well. There are generally no restrictions on the smaller, less expensive R.C. aeroplanes with the exception of not being able to fly the in public places. Open fields and back yards will be ideal for this situation. Either way, R.C. aeroplanes can be fun. It takes a lot of practice to master the art of controlling on these remote controlled aeroplanes but when you do, you will have a great time with this outdoor recreation. There are many different styles of R.C. aeroplanes to choose from. It is ultimately up to the consumer and his or her preference as to how realistic and custom that they would want this plane. The feeling you get as you succeed in aviation flight through a remote controlled censored aeroplane will be well worth your invested time.

Make A Remote Control In Home

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:24:23 +0000

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For years people have been hacking gadgets and electronic devices, to find new and fun ways to use them. There are those who enjoy the challenge of being able to direct an existing device to function in another way. They push the limits and make the device go beyond its capabilities. In a way, they reinvent a device by exploring its functions and tweaking its components. The iPod hasn’t been spared from these hacks, and one of the functions that can be created with the iPod is a remote control. You can turn your iPod into a remote control that can switch your television set on and off or change the channels. It can also become a universal remote control for all the other electronic devices in your home like the DVD player or audio component. The infrared technology on a remote control can be used to make the iPod function the same way.

1 Prepare materials to be used. You’ll need a few materials before starting the project. First you’ll need an iPod, and you can use the one you already have or an old one you haven’t used in a while. Then you also need a pocket pc, a TV remote control, a 3.5mm stereo cable and some software like Sony’s Soundforge, Total Remote software from Griffin Technology, and the IR device.

2 Capture infrared signals. Install the Total Remote program on your pocket PC to capture the infrared signal from the remote control. Once the program is installed, start the program and click Edit on the bottom, then select Start One-Shot Sampling. Next, select the power button so we can control the on and off functions on the television set. The pocket pc has an infrared port, and you will need to align the infrared port on the remote control with the one on the pocket pc while holding down the power button. After the signal is captured you can then test it with the IR device by plugging it into the earphone input on the pocket pc.

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3 Use Soundforge to record the IR signal. Install the Sony Soundforge software on your computer, and plug the stereo cable from the earphone input on the pocket pc into the microphone input on your computer. In Soundforge, click the record button on the tool bar and make sure it is configured for 44,000HZ 16-bit PCM. Select the record button on the interface so it starts recording, then on your pocket pc click the assigned power button in the Total Remote software. Stop recording, then play back the signal, you’ll notice graphs on the interface and hear an electronic sound. The graph is divided in two, which signifies the left and right channels. Select the right graph or channel and highlight this with the cursor, then mute this channel. Proceed to save the file by naming it and save as .WAV.

4 Load the file onto your iPod. Connect your iPod to your computer and wait for iTunes to launch. When iTunes is up and running and you see your iPod on the interface, add the .WAV file to the library then drag it to your iPod. Now that the file is on your iPod, disconnect it from the computer and plug the IR device into the earphone jack above the iPod. Locate the file you uploaded onto your iPod, point your iPod to the television set and click the file. You are now controlling the power function of the television set from your iPod.

Turning your iPod into a remote control is a handy way of controlling different electronic devices in your home.

Eco-Friendly And Practicality

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:58:17 +0000

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Have you ever owned a lawn mower on your garden. And which kind of engine does it have, how does it be controlled. I have found that the most lawn mowers used by us today are not easy to operate and do harm to the environment more or less. Haven’t you found it?

If you realize it, have you ever thought this situation may become better one day. The answer is yes. Because lawn mower manufactures now are committed on the new hybrid remote control lawn mowers and the new product would have perfect balance between eco-friendly and practicality.

Southern RobotX introduces hybrid remote control lawn mowers that reduce the amount of damage we do to the environment while mowing our lawns. According to the EPA, lawn mowers are responsible for nearly 5% of our nations air pollution. Electric mowers and push reel mowers are the most environmentally friendly choice for keeping the lawn trimmed, but are only practical on small lawns.

Remote Control Lawn Mower

Electric mowers have been around for a while, and are very environmentally friendly. There are some really impressive robotic units that are fully automatic with sensors for this, that, and the other. However, most consumers look for products that benefit them, and not just the environment. Electric mowers are only practical on small lawns without slopes. One generally has to bury wires in the yard similar to the invisible dog fence systems and fool with charging batteries or extension cords. Remote control lawn mowers from Southern RobotX utilize a patented hybrid power system that reduces fuel consumption by 40% (compared to other mowers), while remaining practical on any lawn. And, of course, the most environmentally friendly mower is still the push reel from the days of Beaver Cleaver. But then again, it boils down to the practicality of the mower. If not many people use it, it is not doing the environment any good.

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Slope mowing capabilities up to 70 degrees is where these remote control lawn mowers really become practical, and not just fun. Lawn care professionals are benefiting from increased productivity, while the environment is benefiting from reduced air pollution. A lawn care professional generally resorts to 6 or 8 men, equipped with ozone-eating weed eaters, for slopes over 40 degrees. Now they use one man, equipped with a remote control lawn mower, to take on the slopes and ditches. The others are out focusing on productivity. It is a win-win situation for the environment as well as lawn care professionals.

Radio Remote Control Lawn Mower

Reducing the environmental issues with Mother Earth requires much more than just a group effort to get everyone on board with going green when the “group” is everyone in the world. Only a small percentage of the world’s population is concerned with the environment. Green technology (even if it is not 100% green) benefiting the consumer, and not just the environment, is a clever way to get those that are not concerned with the depleting ozone layer to do their part without even knowing it. So, until they come out with seawater powered engines, hybrid power is the way to go.