how do the radios work

Discussion in 'Electrical & Radio' started by Garrett, Nov 6, 2020.

  1. Garrett

    Garrett Member

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    hi all. I am trying to figure out what to do for my radio system also if someone could explain to me what each joystick and button does because I can't figure out how I want to set up my potentiometers and buttons any thoughts on that would be really appreciated.
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  2. Kevin P.

    Kevin P. Well-Known Member

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    It would help if you gave some more background. What’s your background:experience level? Do you have a boat? Have you met up with anyone in person?
     
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  3. Garrett

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    ok so I have built the hull and I want to get the radio working soon, no I haven't met with anyone in person.
    thanks
     
  4. SnipeHunter

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    Typically one stick controls throttle and rudder, the other gets replaced with buttons for guns, one of the other switches (like a shoulder switch that would be for landing gear or something on a plane) is used for pump. (but of course there are variations and different people do it differently)

    Or did you want to get into the electronics and electrical side of how a radio works?
     
  5. Garrett

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    no that answers my question completely thanks a million.