Instructions for RC systems & remote controls
You want to connect your RC model with the remote control? In the following RC equipment guide you will find a concrete step-by-step instructions and useful tips for connecting receiver and transmitter.
This way you can make sure that the communication between transmitter and receiver works properly and that the configuration fits your RC model.
What is an RC system and how does it work?
The RC vehicle has an integrated receiver, which receives the signal from the remote control. The RC receiver converts the signal from the RC remote control in concrete control signals.
For the communication between transmitter and receiver to work properly, the transmission of radio signals between RC vehicle and hand control must be possible.
There are different types of reception to choose from:
- GHz
- MHz
- Infrared
The most modern is the GHz technology, while the MHz technology is already considered obsolete and is hardly used today. The third variant of infrared operation is rarely used. For example, in indoor helicopters, where a short range of the control is sufficient.
Many modern RC remote controls (for example, FS Reflex Stick Pro 3.1 2.4G LCD 4 channel) have a so-called "model memory". Thanks to this, you can save the settings for different vehicles and change them at will. Depending on which vehicle you want to address with the RC controller, you set the model memory accordingly.
Tip: RC remote controls differ depending on the model by their number of channels. With a 6-channel remote control, for example, six different functions can be controlled, with a 12-channel remote control even twice as many.
RC equipment binding - connect RC remote control with receiver
In the RC system binding, the remote control and the receiver are connected to each other, so that the signal transmission to the remote control of your vehicle works optimally. A possibly already created configuration is automatically taken over, so that you do not accidentally control two vehicles at the same time or start with incorrect settings.
This is how you proceed step by step with RC binding:
- Switch on first your remote control and then your vehicle.
- It is also important to have a sufficiently charged battery in the RC vehicle and working batteries in the RC remote control, so that the RC Binding works. If your vehicle has not been in operation for a long time, it is best to check the batteries for possible corrosion damage before commissioning. For longer storage periods, a removal of the batteries and batteries is recommended.
- Now you can start and control your RC vehicle with the RC remote control.
- After the ride, you first turn off the vehicle and then the remote control.
RC system reset - how to reset the RC system
Do you want to reset the configurations of your RC system? For example, because you want to empty the model memory or the RC vehicle used for this purpose is no longer in use? In this case, you can reset everything to the original factory settings via an RC reset. If you want to control a new RC vehicle over it, you proceed as described for the RC Binding.
Conclusion - this should be considered when choosing a RC system
When buying an RC system, we recommend that you go for a modern 2.4 GHz model. Other technologies such as MHz or infrared systems are often outdated or can only be used for very few models.
When buying, you also pay attention to a possible compatibility of transmitter and receiver and the number of channels. These determine how many functions can be controlled on your vehicle. The integration of a model memory is important if you want to control several vehicles with different configurations with your remote control.
At CARSON you will find a variety of RC systems with the latest 2.4 GHz technology. Choose your desired model here suitable for your RC vehicle.