S - Radio Controlled Vehicles Terms
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These are just the briefest of definitions of Radio Controlled Vehicle terminology that starts with S. For a much more detailed description see the individual page for each term.
Scale
Size of an RC as compared to the real, full-size version...
Size of an RC as compared to the real, full-size version...
Scale Model
Authentic details on a smaller scale...
Authentic details on a smaller scale...
Scale Speed
How fast it goes (sort of)...
How fast it goes (sort of)...
Servo
Device that controls things like steering and speed...
Device that controls things like steering and speed...
Shaft Starter
Use a shaft and electric motor to turn the engine...
Use a shaft and electric motor to turn the engine...
Slipper Clutch
Power regulator between the motor or engine and the drivetrain...
Power regulator between the motor or engine and the drivetrain...
Slot Cars
Cars with controllers on a special track...
Cars with controllers on a special track...
Spur Gear
Big gear that makes the RC go...
Big gear that makes the RC go...
Stadium Truck
A monster buggy, perhaps?
A monster buggy, perhaps?
Starter Box
Used to bump start a nitro engine...
Used to bump start a nitro engine...
Step-Up Jump
A couple of jumps...
A couple of jumps...
Straightaway
A stretch of track with no curves...
A stretch of track with no curves...
Straights
A straight stretch of track...
A straight stretch of track...
Suspension
Shocks and springs...
Shocks and springs...
Sweep
A gentle curve...
A gentle curve...