On another thread, there is a debate raging about the "best" RC system. I won't enter into that one except to say that the system chosen needs to have sufficient current rating for the loco it is to be used with, at the point where the loco stalls under load.
However, the purpose of starting a separate thread is to reveal my wish list for an ideal radio control system controller as follows:
[*]Small enough to fit easily into one hand[*]No long aerial to poke people's eyes out.[*]2.4GHZ for reliability and long range[*]A rotating or sliding speed control which can be operated by the thumb without looking at it[*]At least three function buttons for whistle, lights, etc.[*]Easily switchable between locos.[*]A forward/reverse switch[*]An emergency stop button[*]A means of limiting maximum speed to (say) half normal for when my 4 year old granddaughter uses it.
Regards
Peter
MyLocoSound
However, the purpose of starting a separate thread is to reveal my wish list for an ideal radio control system controller as follows:
[*]Small enough to fit easily into one hand[*]No long aerial to poke people's eyes out.[*]2.4GHZ for reliability and long range[*]A rotating or sliding speed control which can be operated by the thumb without looking at it[*]At least three function buttons for whistle, lights, etc.[*]Easily switchable between locos.[*]A forward/reverse switch[*]An emergency stop button[*]A means of limiting maximum speed to (say) half normal for when my 4 year old granddaughter uses it.
Regards
Peter
MyLocoSound