Archive for the ‘Remote Control Toys’ Category

Radio Controlled Car

Sunday, March 14th, 2010

Eco-Friendly Radio Controlled Cars

On this post we will show you some of the eco-friendly remote control cars for you. Having some fun and saving the earth at the same time (by infecting your friends with go green virus) would be a great idea, don’t you think?

Solar Remote Control Cars

Sun, the most powerful energy source in our lives. Us living creatures only use a teeny bit of them. Using more of it wouldn’t hurt don’t you think? Besides, it doesn’t harm the environment! This kind of radio controlled toys is obviously a good choice for you.

Watch this video to see how to make a solar remote control car.

eco-friendly solar radio remote control car

To put this simply, it’s an ordinary electric RC car, but the electricity doesn’t come from batteries, the car got it from photovoltaic reaction from the solar panel

The H2O-powered Corgi H2GO RC Car

Just in case some of you are wondering what is H2O, it’s water, plain old water. Yes, unlike Nitro RC or Gas RC, it uses water as its energy source. Using it as power source is very eco-friendly.

green eco friendly car radio controlled

green eco friendly car radio controlled

While big cars are still trying to figure out how to properly use hydrogen fuel cells, perhaps using them on RC model cars can aid them in the process. We’ve seen some of those water-powered cars before, but the Corgi H2GO is a world first because you can actually steer it. Previous models didn’t prove too exciting as they just went in a straight line, you can’t turn it.

The Corgi H2GO also uses solar panel. This RC Toy works by charging the filling station using the solar panel, then pouring water into the chamber where it breaks down into hydrogen. The hydrogen is then turned into electricity using a fuel cell. A very eco-friendly way of firing up the Radio Control Cars into action.

It won’t reach any speed records, but less than a glass will give you two days of continuous driving, without bashing our beloved mother earth.

Sugar RC – It Eats Sugar!

Recently, Japanese toy maker Takara Tomy claimed that they had a soda-powered Radio Controlled Car, and they have delivered on that promise with the “Ene Pocket”.

The car runs on Sony’s Bio Battery which, in turn, gets its energy from breaking down sugars like those found in soda and fruit drinks. Therefore, the efficiency of the car depends on the liquid used (apparently, grape juice is the best). Obviously, this kind of toy is intended as an eco-friendly alternative to electricity, although you might going to think that we’re wasting food. At any rate, the car is still in the prototype phase, so there is no word yet on when it might actually be available for sale.

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RC Helicopters

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

RC Helicopters – Great Hobby and Gift

If you are wondering what would make the perfect gift for somebody’s birthday or holiday, Remote Control Helicopter would be the perfect choice.

Over the past few years remote helicopter technology has made such advances that today even a first remote control helicopter user can fly one easily.

It was only a few years ago that electric RC micro helicopters became cheap enough for many people. Now there are even nitro RC helicopters. Today a person who shops smart will buy a model that won’t break the bank.

Although most people do not know it, there are a terrific number and variety of makes and models of these exceptional hobby helicopters on the market today. Few big retailers even stock a line of Radio Control Toy Helicopters and those that do usually have a very limited selection. Do not bother looking for radio controlled helicopters at large stores like Wal-Mart or Big K because they’re not going to have them in stock.

Certainly, you can look for one of these increasingly rare small hobby stores or drive to a large mall but you can plan on finding a very limited selection at a premium price—if you can even find a Radio Controlled Helicopter.

Radio Controlled Toy Helicopters are really fun and can be enjoyed indoors and out so simply shop online.

Most come ready-to-fly. Some models weigh only a few ounces and will fit in a child’s hand but fly forward, backward, left and right.

Internet stores offer the largest selection of RC models and often the best prices.

fly rc helicopter electric

fly rc helicopter electric

Why RC Helicopters?

There are several reasons why getting a Radio Controlled Helicopters could actually be a very good idea.

Price

Many RC helis are very expensive but that doesn’t mean you can get some of them on the cheap.

Realism

The cheap ones that you may go out and buy for your kids aren’t the same ones that you should be buying for yourself. Often these toys will only be able to hover for a short time and this is the difference between an RC toys and a machine RC. The more expensive ones are made especially to be just like the real thing.

Building

Many of the RC helicopters have to be built and can take from 5-20 hours to build, and it’s kind of fun

Competition

You can go out and attend one of these to see what goes on, they perform so many different cool stunts.

Crashing

Crashed? Don’t worry, you can buy some spares for reasonable prices.

If you’re actually not interested in RC Helicopters, why not check our RC Trucks or tanks articles? :

RC Boats

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Even though RC Boat are not traditionally as popular as other RCs such as remote control cars, RC trucks, RC planes, and radio controlled helicopters or even RC Tanks they have a very devote following. And just like all radio controlled toys, there is a lot of consideration to keep in mind before jumping into Radio Controlled Boats.

That shape defines the boat and its overall performance in the water.

Here are the five shapes that RC Toy Boats come in:

Deep V’s historically the most popular of RC boats, the Deep V’s capture top speed time and again. So named because of the V shape hull, this shape allows the boat to absorb a large amount of impact from big waves in choppy waters.

Catamarans are the two sponsors RC boats you see with off-shore race boats. They have incredible stability because of the two separate point of contact with the water, although this makes increase drag and can’t reach the top speed.

Hydroplanes skim across water. To simplify things, just see this type of boat as F1 Boat.

Sailboats are by far the slowest and most relaxing boat out there. This kind of boats isn’t pushed by engine; you merely control the direction and the length of sail, quite difficult to operate.

Mini’s a great introduction to the world of Remote Control Toy boating. Just as the name suggests, this type of boat is small. They’re mostly RTR (Ready to Race)

rc boat racing

That’s about the shape. Now let’s talk about the power source.

Gasoline powered – Similar to what you would use with a weed whacker, Radio Control Toy Boats can run off a gasoline and oil mixture. Remember that gasoline powered boats will have a very realistic sound as the engine is roared.

Electric powered – Sometimes you are going to want to put your boat somewhere with noise ordinances. In order to have the same experience but without that noise, electric RC boats are preferred

Nitro powered – Can be found at most local hobby store. This will cost a bit more, but safer, and will be worth it since you won’t have to mix gas and oil together yourself.

If you’re thinking about buying an RC boat, there are several things that you must consider before making the final choice. If you’re a small time user and you only want one to drive in the pool then pick your favorite electric RC boat. If you’re a more advanced user and you actually want to drive ultra fast, be sure to get a gas RC boat to make that happen.

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