What Are the Two Main Styles of RC Car Transmitters?

Radio-controlled (RC) cars are a hobby enjoyed by people from all walks of life. RC car transmitters are the devices used to control the car and provide input to the receiver in the car. There are two main types of RC car transmitters: pistol-grip and wheel-type.

Pistol-Grip Transmitters

Pistol-grip transmitters are smaller than wheel-type transmitters and feature a handle that resembles a gun handle. The transmitter is operated by pressing buttons located on the face of the transmitter while also manipulating two joysticks on either side of it.

These joysticks are used to control acceleration, braking, steering, and other functions. Pistol-grip transmitters come with different numbers of channels, which determine how many functions can be controlled at once.

Wheel-Type Transmitters

Wheel-type transmitters feature a steering wheel mounted on top of the transmitter instead of joysticks like pistol-grip models. Wheel-type transmitters usually come with more channels than pistol-grips and provide more precise control over acceleration, braking, and other functions. Some wheel type models also come with features such as adjustable trim settings for fine tuning and a LCD screen for displaying information about your vehicle.

Conclusion

The two main styles of RC car transmitters are pistol grip and wheel type. Pistol grip models feature two joysticks for controlling acceleration, braking, and steering while wheel type models use a steering wheel instead. Both types come with different numbers of channels and have their own advantages depending on what kind of RC car you have.

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Susan Delgado