Learning the RC terms: Definitions of the day!
Ok, so things have been crazy with work and such and I am finally getting a chance to throw a post into my busy schedule. Fortunately, this is a quick one. Here are the terms for this week:
Camber: This refers to the angle of the tires in relation to the ground as seen from the front and rear of the vehicle. Zero camber (90 degrees) refers to tires that are exactly perpendicular to the ground. Tires leaning toward each other have negative camber, while tires leaning away from each other have positive camber. A general rule of thumb is to have a slight bit of negative camber and to be sure both tires maintain the same camber angle. For the most part you should always avoid positive camber.
Cell: Battery packs are made of individual cells. A six-cell pack uses six separate cells soldered together to make a single battery pack.
Center of Gravity (CG): The higher your chassis components sit above your wheel’s axles, the higher the CG of your vehicle. As a result, it may roll over more easily during tighter turns. Keeping your CG as low as possible will provide a more stable vehicle.
Chassis: Made from aluminum, plastic composites, or woven carbon fiber, this is the main platform to which all other components attach.
Crankshaft: The shaft to which the flywheel and clutch bell are mounted. It is attached at the back to the piston by means of a connecting rod. The up-and-down motion of the piston causes the crank to rotate.
Crystal: A small interchangable element in radio systems that determines the frequency on which that radio will operate. You will find a crystal in the transmitter and in the receiver.
CVD (Constant Velocity Drive): This type of drive-shaft uses a ball-type setup that functions similarly to a universal drive-shaft. Although “CVD” is a trademark of MIP (Moore’s Ideal Products, Inc.), it has become commonly used to describe any drive-shaft of this type.
Thats all for this week! Check back regularly for some new articles and posts on different RC vehicles!
*thanks to RC Driver magazine and Tamiya for the latest RC terms and definitions!
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