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Tips on interfacing microcomputers to servo mechanisms by means of radio control devices like those used in model airplanes.
BYTE Mar 1977 (v.2#3) pg. 9

Modifying Milton-Bradleys' Big Trak motorized toy tank so that it can be radio controlled by a microcomputer.
BYTE Feb 1981 (v.6#2) pg. 44

Experiments with low-cost radio control units. Includes using systems salvaged from toy cars.
COMPUTERS & ELECTRONICS Jan 1984 (v.22#1) pg. 99

Complete plans for CB R/C transmitter and receiver.
ELECTRONICS ILLUSTRATED May 1964 (v.7#3) pg. 53

Simple R/C circuit for beginners.
ELECTRONICS ILLUSTRATED Nov 1964 (v.7#6) pg. 114

Radio control transmitter has .9 watt power input to final and operates on any of the six remote control channels.
ELECTRONICS ILLUSTRATED Mar 1965 (v.8#2) pg. 40

Build a 72-mc radio control receiver for use with type approved transmitter on the newly opened remote control frequencies.
ELECTRONICS ILLUSTRATED Nov 1966 (v.9#6) pg. 101

Mocon "A" model-boat remote controller. Use one channel of a two-channel R/C unit to operate the throttle of your electric-powered model boat (stop, forward, reverse, speed). Controls a 1/35-HP motor powered by a 12-volt battery.
HANDS-ON ELECTRONICS Sep-Oct 1986 (v.3#5) pg. 67

How to interface the common three-wire radio control model-airplane servo to your computer and use the OUT command from a BASIC language program to control the servo.
KILOBAUD MICROCOMPUTING #24 Dec 1978 pg. 88

Remote control basics. How to use modulated radio waves as an alternate communication method. Includes instructions for building a radio controlled joystick for an Atari computer.
MICROCOMPUTING Jul 1984 (v.8#7) pg. 42

Tips on updating your old wideband equipment to meet the demands of the new narrow band environment.
MODEL AVIATION Sep 1990 (v.16#9) pg. 37

How to scan a radio-control channel for any interference which could affect your model airplane.
MODEL AVIATION Sep 1991 (v.17#9) pg. 11

Modifying the Twin Turbo R/C system's original on/off concept to a pseudo-digital-proportional system. The end result is a system with the original twin motors, controlled by a digital speed controller/mixer to produce a servoless R/C system.
MODEL AVIATION Jan 1998 (v.24#1) pg. 61

Do-it-yourself electronics. A beginner's guide to building electronic kits of R/C accessories. Part 1. Tools and soldering tips.
MODEL BOATS #538 Dec 1995 (v.45) pg. 32

The ABC'S of radio controlled model building and operating.
MODERN ELECTRONICS [1] Oct 1978 (v.1#8) pg. 48

Experimenter's radio-control system. A six-channel license-free remote-control system project you tailor to your needs. Use it to control models, heating/cooling systems, automatic sprinklers, etc. Est. cost: $75.
MODERN ELECTRONICS [2] Aug 1985 (v.2#2) pg. 16

A multi-function radio-control system. An easily-assembled, single-channel radio-control system with many on/off control applications.
MODERN ELECTRONICS [2] Feb 1986 (v.3#2) pg. 72

R/C aircraft crash saver. An accurate battery status indicator for on-board radio-control gear ensures availability of sufficient power for takeoff and landing of costly model airplanes. Uses LEDs to show if Ni-Cd battery has 4.8-, 4.6-, 4.4-, or 4.2-volts available.
MODERN ELECTRONICS [2] Dec 1987 (v.4#12) pg. 56
Correction MODERN ELECTRONICS [2] Feb 1988 (v.5#2) pg. 7
Correction MODERN ELECTRONICS [2] Jul 1988 (v.5#7) pg. 5

How to adapt model radio-control units to make remote adjustments to a still or movie camera. Use them to control shutter, aperture, and other actions from a remote locations.
PHOTOGRAPHIC May 1978 (v.7#1) pg. 89

How to build a radio control for your camera and flash from the remains of an inexpensive radio-controlled toy car. Est. cost: $10.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Mar 1985 (v.13#11) pg. 58

Convert the radio receiver from an automatic garage door opener to activate a motorized camera whenever the transmitter is keyed. Works at distances up to 240 feet. Est. cost: $90.
PHOTOMETHODS Aug 1978 (v.21#8) pg. 39

Pulse command responder. A radio-controlled responder can turn on or off many different electrical circuits individually and at any time. A number of pulses are used to trigger an electronic switching circuit which in turn controls a stepping-type relay.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [1] Jul 1967 (v.27#1) pg. 33

Remote commander. Radio control transmitter can turn electrical devices on and off up to 500 feet away without wires.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [1] Aug 1967 (v.27#2) pg. 43
Correction POPULAR ELECTRONICS [1] Oct 1967 (v.27#4) pg. 105

How to get started in radio control modeling.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [1] Feb 1974 (v.5#2) pg. 29

How radio control systems for model planes, cars and boats work.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [1] May 1974 (v.5#5) pg. 43

Remote-controlled courtesy-lamp timer. A key chain RF remote-control transmitter is used to turn an interior lamp or porch light on or off. A built-in timer can turn the lamp off after a preset amount of time.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Jun 1999 (v.16#6) pg. 35
Correction POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Aug 1999 (v.16#8) pg. 17

Getting started in radio control modeling with a sailplane or sailboat.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1975 (v.144#2) pg. 42

Radio control from the ground up. Tips on getting started in radio control modeling.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1978 (v.150#2) pg. 110

Radio transmitter will open and close circuits for remote control of electrical items.
POPULAR SCIENCE Aug 1964 (v.185#2) pg. 108

Redundancy for large scale R/C models. Ideas for incorporating dual servos, dual batteries, multipole switches, and four pin wiring connectors.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Aug 1990 (v.32#8) pg. 694
Correction RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Oct 1990 (v.33#10) pg. 879

Buying secondhand R/C. How to avoid the pitfalls when buying a used radio set.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Sep 1993 (v.36#9) pg. 64

How to interface R/C (radio-control) servos.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Feb 1983 (v.54#2) pg. 50

Circuit for a simple crystal receiver to monitor AM frequency 72.670 MHz to see if it is in use before flying a radio-controlled model airplane.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Apr 1986 (v.57#4) pg. 14

Getting started in radio control.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS #216 Apr 1963 (v.34#4) pg. 82

Beginners' radio controled aircraft modeling.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS Jul 1963 (v.34#7) pg. 90

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