| For a beginner, the sheer amount of brands, | | | | next, the basic principles remain the same. Once |
| varieties and specs of RC vehicles can be | | | | you understand how RC cars work, you'll have a |
| overwhelming. There are literally hundreds of | | | | better idea of just what's involved, and which one |
| types of RC cars and trucks, all with different | | | | would be right for you. |
| engines, performance levels and completely | | | | There are four main parts to an RC vehicle: |
| customizable details. This puts hobby quality RC | | | | Transmitter: This is the control you hold in |
| cars on a whole different level than toys and | | | | your hand, usually powered by a 9-volt battery. |
| replicas, and is what makes them so much more | | | | Using radio frequencies, the transmitter relays the |
| interesting and exciting to play with. | | | | steering and control commands you give it to the |
| While the actual mechanics of how each RC | | | | receiver. |
| vehicle works can vary greatly from one to the | | | | |