Basics and Practice

In the early years of the new millennium, a revolution took place in 2.4 GHz remote control technology. After the frequencies in the two-digit MHz range were state of the art for many years, the remote controls conquered the band between 2.4 and 2.48 GHz. In addition to the basics and properties of the 2.4 GHz radio waves, our author, Prof. dr Roland Büchi, also the practical aspects: such as the optimal alignment of antennas in model construction, the correct arrangement of the components in the model, the programming and configuration of remote controls as well as the avoidance and elimination of faults.

From the content:

• Introduction to wireless transmission technology

• The components of a remote control

• Characteristics of the 2.4 GHz remote controls

• Antennas and their optimal orientation

• Polarization, antenna pattern and antenna gain

• Use of diversity systems in 2.4 GHz remote controls

• Types of modulation and transmission

• Standards and laws on 2.4 GHz technology

• User interfaces and programming

• Sticks, steering wheel, encoders, switches and buttons

• Servo trimming, reversing and travel adjustment

• Dual Rate, Expo and more features

• The teacher/pupil operation

• Programming of a microprocessor at the receiver

• Telemetry - two-way communication

• Installation and commissioning of the RC system

• Elimination of components

• Antenna assembly and range test

• First person view, FPV

• Gyro systems