Electronics Interest

Browse electronics articles from Radical RC, including motors, wiring, components, power systems and technical ideas for curious builders.

Checking A123 RX Packs For Recharge Point

A123 RX Packs can be tricky to deturming how much is left in the pack by checking voltage alone. Variations in connectors and length of wire can have a big impact on actual volt readings when loaded. Using an RRC1000 digital voltmeter with load capability of 0.0A,...

2.4GHz: Is it all it’s cracked up to be?

Artical at Model Airplane News written by: Dave Horvath This is an important artical explaining some of the reasons why 2.4ghz has issues. People can be counted on to always presume that newer is better. I was very late to start using 2.4ghz due to reliability issues....

Doc Brown Power Supplies Checked For Possible HAM Usage

I’ve had several inquirys wondering if these power supplies can be used for Ham purposes. A local Ham checked one out and writes: Dave … I’ve used this with a Yaesu FT-817 (5 watt, around 2 amp), scanned across the bands, and found several places...