FAQ: Real Racer - First Person View (FPV) RC Driving Experience
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What is the scale of the car?

1/28th scale

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What is the video resolution?

High Definition 720p (1280 x 720 i.e. ~1 Megapixel)

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What is the Wi-Fi standard?

802.11n (2.4 GHz)

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Why don’t you use 5 GHz Wi-Fi for the video stream?

The increased cost of such modules at present means it’s not an option for hitting the required price point

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Does the control system use Wi-Fi?

No. It is 2.4 GHz RF, but not Wi-Fi

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What is the latency on the video stream?

Approximately 100 ms

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Do I need to connect to the car over a home/office WLAN?

No. Direct Wi-Fi connection from smartphone to car

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What is the play range?

Best case 30m, with direct line of sight and no/minimal wireless interference from other devices

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What is the Field of View (FoV) of the camera?

100 degrees

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What type of battery is used in the car?

800 mAh single cell Lithium Polymer (LiPo)

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What is the play time from a single charge?

Approximately 20 minutes, depending on how hard you drive it!

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How long is the charge time?

Approximately 1 hour with the supplied charger

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Is the battery removable?

Yes, quick change battery pack that can be swapped out for a new one to continue playing

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How many battery packs are included with the product?

1 in the standard SKU. Additional battery packs can be purchased separately

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What is the top speed of Real Racer?

20 km/h (12.4 mph) in both forward and reverse

Last updated: November 13, 2018 01:11

What is the turning radius of the Real Racer?

The minimum turning radius is 250 mm (9.84 inches). This is adjustable from the steering D/R if you want a larger turning radius.

Last updated: December 28, 2018 01:36

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