Glossary – Futaba 3VCS User Manual

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Reference

Glossary

The following defines the symbols and terms used in this instruction manual

Band

Frequency that receiver and transmitter operate on.

Channel

Represents the number of functions the transmitter will
control.

Kit

A set of parts manufactured for building a model.

Modulation method

Two modulation methods are used with R/C systems: AM
(Amplitude Modulation) and FM (Frequency Modulation).
Another method that encodes and transmits the modu-
lated signals is called "PCM".

Neutral

The center position. It is the point where the steering stick
and throttle stick return to when they are not being oper-
ated

Proportional

Because today's R/C systems control servos in propor-
tion to the transmitter operation they are called propor-
tional.

Servo Horn

The part that is installed on the output shaft on the servo
to convert to rotating motion of the servo to transmit the
linear to a control rod., Servo horns come in various
shapes.

Servo Mount

Advise used to secure the servo in the model. (Most often
supplied in the model kit)

Steering (ST)

System to make the model turn left or right using the front
wheels.

Steering Stick

A devise for controlling the steering from the transmitter.

Throttle

Devise that controls the air mixture at the engine intake.
When opened a large air mixture is sucked in and the
engine speed increases. When closed the engine speed
decreases.

Throttle Stick

Devise provided on the transmitter to control the throttle.

Trim

Devise that fine adjusts the neutral point of each servo.

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