After living the R/C "lifestyle" for over a month, I wanted to take a quick look back at the voyage thus-far and give some words of advice for those looking to join the party! Without further delay, I give you the first episode of the RC Newb podcast!
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One of the appealing aspects of the radio-controlled car hobby is that it allows me to get back into the technical and mechanical workings that I dealt with during my two summers racing karts. Granted this is on a smaller scale, literally, but the concepts are the same. I've had thoughts of taking my short course truck to the track, but I need to make some more runs in the front yard first, and with winter finally arriving to Wisconsin, I'll have to wait for a few more months. While the transition seems simple, I'm finding there's more than meets the eye.
Starting a hobby like r/c vehicles is fun, but the topic can lead to some questions and puzzled looks from people, depending on your age. A few folks that I've mentioned my new hobby had the idea that these radio-controlled cars are toys. After a month of involvement in the hobby, I can state with complete certainty; that couldn't be further from the truth.