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There are a few differences. Radio controls use radio waves and reach a longer distance. Remote controls usually use infrared or bluetooth and are usually for only short distances.
Remote control means (roughly speaking) remotely controlling a device using something that is not part of the device itself. The controlling device can be attached to the device using a wire or wires to transmit controlling signals. It can also be unattached with control signals being transmitted using radio signals, or light waves (infrared, ultraviolet). A more sophisticated device can also use standard network communication protocols along wires or WIFI or Bluetooth for communication and control.
Radio control is remote control using radio transmission.
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What are some brands of radio systems?
A radio system is typically something that is used in remote control devices such as remote controlled helicopters, remote controlled cars, and remote controlled planes. Some brands include: Hitec, JR, Tactic, Spektrum, and Futaba.
Is remote control the same as radio control?
Not usually, remote control may be via wires, hydraulic, radio waves or smoke signals, Radio control refers specificaly to items controlled by radio.
What is a radio control car?
A radio controlled car or R/C car is a powered (electric or gas) model car driven by a radio control system. Inputs from joysticks (or a wheel and a trigger) on a transmitter are sent to the car's onboard receiver. Radio controlled cars can range from simple "stop and go" cars to competitive racing models, which feature all the complexity and adjustability of a full sized racing vehicle.
What is the difference between remote controls that use infrared light and those that use radio waves is?
One uses infrared light and the other uses radio waves. Hope this helps!
What is a radio controlled watch used for?
Radio controlled watches use radio waves that are set by synchronizing a time code that are transmitted by a radio transmitter. These radio controlled watches are used to set and display the time accurately.
