Electronics
The column discusses the tragic death of 11-year-old Adam Kirby due to an out-of-control model airplane in Great Britain, linked to transmitter interference. It highlights the importance of understanding PCM and failsafe systems in RC models, as many users are unaware of their functions. Recommendations for better safety practices and clearer instructions from manufacturers are emphasized.
Electronics
The article discusses misconceptions about reversing servo direction, clarifying that it's done electronically via the servo amp, not by switching leads.
Electronics 2003/11
TRAINER SYSTEMS are more
commonly referred to as “buddy boxes.” I
could not locate a definitive reference, but
I remember reading somewhere that the
German Multiplex company was the
first—or claimed to be the first—to
introduce them.
Electronics 2003/09
FORTUNATELY FOR US Radio
Control fliers, because of the tremendous
demand for rechargeable batteries brought
about by the equally tremendous use of
battery-powered devices such as cell
phones, broadcast receivers, compact-disc
and tape players, laptop computers, etc. in
general use, we now have batteries that are
greatly improved compared to those of
even a few years ago
Product Review 2003/05
DYMOND MODELSPORTS USA Ltd.
in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is a relatively new
supplier to the Radio Control modeler
compared to pioneers such as Goldberg
Models, Sig Manufacturing, Sullivan
Products, and those many other household
names to all longtime hobbyists. But in its
relatively short life, Dymond has
established itself as a supplier of highquality
model products, mostly of
European manufacture. They range from a
wide variety of Almost Ready-to-Fly
airplanes to small hardware items and
many products for the electric-flight
enthusiast.
