Transmitter (TX)

The handheld device used to control the RC vehicle or airplane.

Receiver (RX)

The component in the RC vehicle or airplane that receives signals from the transmitter.

Servo

A small motor-like device used to control the movement of control surfaces (such as ailerons, elevators, and rudders) in RC airplanes or steering in RC cars.

ESC (Electronic Speed Controller)

A device that controls the speed of an electric motor in an RC vehicle.

Brushless Motor

An electric motor used in RC vehicles that operates without brushes, offering higher efficiency and power compared to brushed motors.

LiPo Battery (Lithium Polymer Battery)

A rechargeable battery commonly used in RC vehicles due to its high energy density and lightweight.

Propeller

The rotating blade(s) that provide propulsion to RC airplanes.

Wingspan

The distance from one wingtip to the other on an RC airplane.

Fuselage

The main body of an RC airplane, housing the cockpit, engine, and payload.

RTF (Ready-To-Fly)

An RC model that comes pre-assembled and only requires minimal setup before it can be flown or driven.

ARF (Almost-Ready-To-Fly)

An RC model that requires some assembly and installation of additional components before it can be flown or driven.

Balsa Wood

A lightweight wood commonly used in the construction of RC airplane models.

CG (Center of Gravity)

The point where an RC airplane balances fore-aft, crucial for stable flight.

Trim

Adjustments made to control surfaces or trims on the transmitter to ensure the RC vehicle flies or drives straight and level.

Throttle

The control used to adjust the speed of the engine or motor in an RC vehicle.

Pitch

The rotation of an RC airplane around its lateral axis, controlled by the elevator.

Roll

The rotation of an RC airplane around its longitudinal axis, controlled by the ailerons.

Yaw

The rotation of an RC airplane around its vertical axis, controlled by the rudder.

Transmitter Channels

The number of independent control functions available on a transmitter, typically ranging from 2 to 8 channels.

Differential Thrust

A technique used in multi-engine RC airplanes to control yaw by adjusting the thrust of each engine independently.

Traxxas

A popular brand known for its remote-controlled cars and trucks.

Camber

The angle of the wheels relative to the vertical axis, affecting the grip and handling of an RC car.

Toe

The angle formed by the longitudinal axis of an RC car and the direction in which the wheels point, affecting stability and tire wear.

Roll Cage

A protective structure often used in RC cars to protect the chassis and internal components during crashes.

Body Shell

The outer covering of an RC car, often designed to resemble real vehicles or customized for aesthetics.

Drift

A style of RC car driving where the vehicle intentionally slides through corners at high speed.

Crawler

An RC car designed for traversing rough terrain and obstacles with slow and precise movements.

Wheelbase

The distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels on an RC car.

Differential

A gear mechanism that allows the wheels on the same axle to rotate at different speeds, improving traction and cornering.

Bind

The process of linking a transmitter to a specific receiver to establish communication.