radio-controlled car
Remote-operated toy automobile
A radio-controlled car is a miniature vehicle operated by a handheld transmitter that sends wireless signals to control speed and steering.
RC cars range from children's toys to sophisticated hobby models capable of high speeds.
Enthusiasts distinguish between toy-grade and hobby-grade models: He races his radio-controlled car at the track on weekends.
Often shortened to RC car.
Signal-emitting device
- receiverOne who accepts transmission
- antennaBroadcast signal receiver
- channelPassage for transmission
- frequencyRate of recurrence
servo · gyroscope · telemetry · microcontroller · sensor · bind · signal · range
Portable electricity storage
- motorEnergy-to-motion converter
- brushlessWithout friction contacts
- ESCAutomatic skid prevention system
- rechargeableAble to regain power
volt · amperage · servo · wattage · circuit · current · charger · connector
Small-scale version
- microVery small prefix
- replicaFaithful scaled reproduction
- modelRepresentation or paradigm
- dioramaEnclosed miniature scene display
detail · authenticity · livery · wheelbase · chassis · proportional · crawler · buggy
Path or monitored route
- lapOne complete circuit
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
- driftGradual movement, no direction
- dragResistance through fluid
sprint · championship · heat · practice · transponder · timing · corner · straightaway
Recreational pursuer of interests
- enthusiastArdent admirer of something
- customizationModification to individual preference
- tinkeringCasual, unskilled adjusting
- moddingAltering games unofficially
workbench · soldering · upgrade · aftermarket · bash · club · meetup · forum
transmitter
Signal-emitting device
frequency · servo · gyroscope · telemetry · microcontroller · sensor · bind · signal · range · failsafe
battery
Portable electricity storage
- motorEnergy-to-motion converter
- brushlessWithout friction contacts
- ESCAutomatic skid prevention system
rechargeable · volt · amperage · servo · wattage · circuit · current · charger · connector · gearing
mini
Small-scale version
diorama · detail · authenticity · livery · wheelbase · chassis · proportional · crawler · buggy · touring
track
Path or monitored route
- lapOne complete circuit
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
- driftGradual movement, no direction
drag · sprint · championship · heat · practice · transponder · timing · corner · straightaway · chicane
hobbyist
Recreational pursuer of interests
- enthusiastArdent admirer of something
- customizationModification to individual preference
- tinkeringCasual, unskilled adjusting
modding · workbench · soldering · upgrade · aftermarket · bash · club · meetup · forum · tuning
plaything
Object for amusement
birthday · Christmas · playroom · kids · beginner · entry-level · durable · colorful · stunt · flip
radio-controlled carslot car
Powered miniature racing toy
pull-back car · wind-up car · push toy · self-driving car · autonomous vehicle
radio, controlled, control, radios, controls, controlling, controller, controllers, uncontrolled