Miniature technology on the iPhone-control
In childhood, miniature technology with remote control was almost everyone.
True, the models were short-lived and had enough of them for a maximum of two weeks. If you have not bought a good toy on the radio control, then it's time to give yourself a suitable model. But, it is necessary to warn you in advance that it will not at all about radio-controlled toys. “IPhone controlled” models are much more relevant now.
Flying around the house "black sharks", of course will bring a lot of trouble, for sure they will cause the collapse of some stray heirloom. But is it possible because of some unnecessary vase to cancel the flight? Definitely not.
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To control the flight, you need to download a special application in the AppStore. Although the program has a user-friendly interface that allows you to quickly understand everything, the skill will come to you only with time. Control attached to the position of the gyroscope - Motion, requires great skill. Learning to fly better with an ordinary joystick, it will allow you to better navigate in space and less likely to get into emergency situations. There is one very interesting function in the application, you can save up to three flight routes in memory and recreate them in the future with just one click of a button.
The toy is particularly durable and easily withstands hard falls and accidental collisions. The helicopter has an auto-landing function that allows you to land easily and quickly - this is very convenient at first when you just start to master the controls.
Dimensions: length - 197 mm, blade span - 184 mm
Flight time: 10 min
Charging time: 35 min
The kit comes with 2 spare blades, a special controller that connects to your gadget via the headphone jack (TRS), 1 spare steering screw, also comes with 6 air-to-surface unmanaged missiles.
Price: $ 59
You can see here - here , make an order here .
The site IHelecopters.net presents several models of guided helicopters, which differ in size and design. Unchanged for all is the time without recharging for 8-10 minutes and the control method is an Android or iOS device. Price from $ 59.95 to $ 69.95
After downloading and installing the application from the AppStore, you choose the appropriate model (the program works with “combat” models), as well as the control method. There are two control options: the first is a classic with a joystick emulator, the second with a gyroscope. As mentioned above, beginners should start with the usual joystick. According to experienced pilots, the main danger for the device is not a fall, but a collision with the ceiling, use the joystick and you will easily avoid it. Once you’ve got your hand, feel free to go to the “Motion” mode, overcome obstacles and perform simple aerobatics. The application works fine on iOS, your Apple gadget will not restart and hang.
In addition to "civilian" models, iHelecopter launches "combat" helicopters. They differ in hull and can fire. Firing is carried out by rockets, 6 warheads are included in the package.
The price of each is $ 69.95
Oddly enough, the toy does not bother for a long time. With experience, your flights will become more “extreme”, and the helicopter will become truly multi-purpose.
Communication between the smartphone and the aircraft is carried out using an IR transmitter that is included in each set. The package also has 2 spare blades and 2 tail rotors.
You can choose a model on the company's website: ihelicopters.net.
iHelecopter, in spite of its name, does not only produce helicopters. On the site you can buy a BMW X6, Audi Q7 or Audi R8 and not think about insurance and vehicle tax.
Machines from iHelecopter differ in special power, their playfulness is enough to perform the most difficult tricks - it all depends on your professionalism. You can safely take them outside and not be afraid of collisions and upheavals - these models do not take reliability. The battery lasts for an hour, so you can not worry that the device is quickly discharged. The size of the toys is made on a scale of 1 to 20, that is, the length of the machine does not exceed 30 centimeters.
General characteristics
All models have the same signal reception range - 20 meters.
The radio frequency transmitter can operate on three different channels, this allows you to arrange races with two more drivers.
For work requires 4 batteries 1.5V AA, they are not supplied.
Charging time 60 minutes
Operating time: 60 minutes transmitter, 60 minutes machine
Models differ only in design and dimensions.
The price is the same for everyone: $ 59.95
You can choose here: ihelicopters.net
The company Silverlit produces exact copies of the legendary sports cars Ferrari, on a scale of 1:50.
All models are made as realistic as possible, and completely imitate the original. To release copies of Ferrari, the company even received a special license from a car company.
Among the connoisseurs of this type of technology, these models are particularly popular. This is not surprising: a toy, with external fragility, is in fact very durable and reliable. The copy is made as detailed as possible: even the emergency gang works.
It differs from models of this type by high speed and amazing maneuverability. On Youtube you can see reviews of happy owners, though in English.
Of all the applications for managing miniature models, the most interesting is this option. The design of the application simulates the Ferrari dashboard. In the screenshot you can see two devices - this is a speedometer and a tachometer. They are not made for beauty, at the time of movement they display the speed and number of revolutions. The maximum speed is 10 meters per second, that is, 36 kilometers per hour, which is not at all bad for a miniature model. You can control it with the help of a gyroscope and a joystick. The first option for more advanced drivers, the second is familiar and understandable to all. Want to avoid unnecessary scratches - learn to ride with a joystick.
The connection is not IR, but Bluetooth, so additional devices are not needed. The range of signal reception in this model is 15-20 meters.
The price for all models is the same. Ferrari California or Enzo , or Fiarano will cost you $ 24.99 .
Dexim Monster Truck is a powerful truck that is not intimidated by collisions with walls and legs. This monster works only with iOS devices, is controlled using a free application available in the AppStore. Communication is carried out using IR, for this is used the adapter that comes in the kit.
Dexim Monster Truck is easy to operate and has a large margin of safety, it allows you to perform a huge number of interesting tricks and not be afraid for the safety of your car. Unlike other toys, this monster feels great on the street and has a high traffic, you can ride not only on smooth asphalt, but also on the ground.
The application allows you to control the machine using the built-in gyroscope - tilt your gadget. The range of signal reception is 12-15 meters.
The truck is charging via USB. For those cases when there is no computer nearby, you can use 3 AAA batteries. And he also knows how to dance: three built-in presets allow you to perform rhythmic movements to the music: ZigZag, Spin or Dance.
You can order a tractor on Amazon for $ 49.94
For iPhone, not only miniature models of helicopters and cars are produced, there are a large number of gadgets with a wide variety of ways of movement, the most interesting are presented below.
This plastic sphere is equipped with LED-backlit, the color of which is easy to change. You can control it using the touchscreen or accelerator. Several official apps are available in the AppStore to manage this fancy gadget.
Tank-bot, which can operate in several modes. In standalone mode, infrared sensors are used, due to which movement becomes unobstructed. In bot mode, the tank will move independently and aimlessly, you can manage it yourself by downloading the application from the AppStore.
This gun with a remote control. True destructive shells is zero. You can safely open fire on any targets - nothing terrible will happen, it will be just fun.
These "ballooning" fish cause delight in children and adults. The toy reproduces the movement of fish in water so accurately that not only children, but also adults look at the flowing movements of a flying fish and cannot believe their eyes.
This quadcopter (helicopter with four propellers). In addition to excellent flight characteristics, the device can shoot video. You can program the flight path and the gadget will record a video in a predetermined area.
With this underwater camera, you can make a movie no worse than Jacques Cousteau or find some treasure. The device is equipped with a camera that allows you to shoot video in high resolution, and LED lights for shooting in the dark.
True, the models were short-lived and had enough of them for a maximum of two weeks. If you have not bought a good toy on the radio control, then it's time to give yourself a suitable model. But, it is necessary to warn you in advance that it will not at all about radio-controlled toys. “IPhone controlled” models are much more relevant now.
Helicopters
Helo TC assault
Flying around the house "black sharks", of course will bring a lot of trouble, for sure they will cause the collapse of some stray heirloom. But is it possible because of some unnecessary vase to cancel the flight? Definitely not.
')
Control
To control the flight, you need to download a special application in the AppStore. Although the program has a user-friendly interface that allows you to quickly understand everything, the skill will come to you only with time. Control attached to the position of the gyroscope - Motion, requires great skill. Learning to fly better with an ordinary joystick, it will allow you to better navigate in space and less likely to get into emergency situations. There is one very interesting function in the application, you can save up to three flight routes in memory and recreate them in the future with just one click of a button.
Specifications
The toy is particularly durable and easily withstands hard falls and accidental collisions. The helicopter has an auto-landing function that allows you to land easily and quickly - this is very convenient at first when you just start to master the controls.
Dimensions: length - 197 mm, blade span - 184 mm
Flight time: 10 min
Charging time: 35 min
The kit comes with 2 spare blades, a special controller that connects to your gadget via the headphone jack (TRS), 1 spare steering screw, also comes with 6 air-to-surface unmanaged missiles.
Price: $ 59
You can see here - here , make an order here .
iHelecopter
The site IHelecopters.net presents several models of guided helicopters, which differ in size and design. Unchanged for all is the time without recharging for 8-10 minutes and the control method is an Android or iOS device. Price from $ 59.95 to $ 69.95
Control
After downloading and installing the application from the AppStore, you choose the appropriate model (the program works with “combat” models), as well as the control method. There are two control options: the first is a classic with a joystick emulator, the second with a gyroscope. As mentioned above, beginners should start with the usual joystick. According to experienced pilots, the main danger for the device is not a fall, but a collision with the ceiling, use the joystick and you will easily avoid it. Once you’ve got your hand, feel free to go to the “Motion” mode, overcome obstacles and perform simple aerobatics. The application works fine on iOS, your Apple gadget will not restart and hang.
"Combat" helicopters
In addition to "civilian" models, iHelecopter launches "combat" helicopters. They differ in hull and can fire. Firing is carried out by rockets, 6 warheads are included in the package.
The price of each is $ 69.95
Oddly enough, the toy does not bother for a long time. With experience, your flights will become more “extreme”, and the helicopter will become truly multi-purpose.
Communication between the smartphone and the aircraft is carried out using an IR transmitter that is included in each set. The package also has 2 spare blades and 2 tail rotors.
You can choose a model on the company's website: ihelicopters.net.
Cars
iHelecopter, in spite of its name, does not only produce helicopters. On the site you can buy a BMW X6, Audi Q7 or Audi R8 and not think about insurance and vehicle tax.
Machines from iHelecopter differ in special power, their playfulness is enough to perform the most difficult tricks - it all depends on your professionalism. You can safely take them outside and not be afraid of collisions and upheavals - these models do not take reliability. The battery lasts for an hour, so you can not worry that the device is quickly discharged. The size of the toys is made on a scale of 1 to 20, that is, the length of the machine does not exceed 30 centimeters.
General characteristics
All models have the same signal reception range - 20 meters.
The radio frequency transmitter can operate on three different channels, this allows you to arrange races with two more drivers.
For work requires 4 batteries 1.5V AA, they are not supplied.
Charging time 60 minutes
Operating time: 60 minutes transmitter, 60 minutes machine
Models differ only in design and dimensions.
The price is the same for everyone: $ 59.95
You can choose here: ihelicopters.net
Room Ferrari
The company Silverlit produces exact copies of the legendary sports cars Ferrari, on a scale of 1:50.
All models are made as realistic as possible, and completely imitate the original. To release copies of Ferrari, the company even received a special license from a car company.
Among the connoisseurs of this type of technology, these models are particularly popular. This is not surprising: a toy, with external fragility, is in fact very durable and reliable. The copy is made as detailed as possible: even the emergency gang works.
It differs from models of this type by high speed and amazing maneuverability. On Youtube you can see reviews of happy owners, though in English.
Control
Of all the applications for managing miniature models, the most interesting is this option. The design of the application simulates the Ferrari dashboard. In the screenshot you can see two devices - this is a speedometer and a tachometer. They are not made for beauty, at the time of movement they display the speed and number of revolutions. The maximum speed is 10 meters per second, that is, 36 kilometers per hour, which is not at all bad for a miniature model. You can control it with the help of a gyroscope and a joystick. The first option for more advanced drivers, the second is familiar and understandable to all. Want to avoid unnecessary scratches - learn to ride with a joystick.
The connection is not IR, but Bluetooth, so additional devices are not needed. The range of signal reception in this model is 15-20 meters.
The price for all models is the same. Ferrari California or Enzo , or Fiarano will cost you $ 24.99 .
Dexim Monster Truck
Dexim Monster Truck is a powerful truck that is not intimidated by collisions with walls and legs. This monster works only with iOS devices, is controlled using a free application available in the AppStore. Communication is carried out using IR, for this is used the adapter that comes in the kit.
Dexim Monster Truck is easy to operate and has a large margin of safety, it allows you to perform a huge number of interesting tricks and not be afraid for the safety of your car. Unlike other toys, this monster feels great on the street and has a high traffic, you can ride not only on smooth asphalt, but also on the ground.
The application allows you to control the machine using the built-in gyroscope - tilt your gadget. The range of signal reception is 12-15 meters.
The truck is charging via USB. For those cases when there is no computer nearby, you can use 3 AAA batteries. And he also knows how to dance: three built-in presets allow you to perform rhythmic movements to the music: ZigZag, Spin or Dance.
You can order a tractor on Amazon for $ 49.94
Other iPhone Managed Gadgets
For iPhone, not only miniature models of helicopters and cars are produced, there are a large number of gadgets with a wide variety of ways of movement, the most interesting are presented below.
Smartphone Controlled Ball by Sphero
This plastic sphere is equipped with LED-backlit, the color of which is easy to change. You can control it using the touchscreen or accelerator. Several official apps are available in the AppStore to manage this fancy gadget.
Tankbot from Desc Pets
Tank-bot, which can operate in several modes. In standalone mode, infrared sensors are used, due to which movement becomes unobstructed. In bot mode, the tank will move independently and aimlessly, you can manage it yourself by downloading the application from the AppStore.
iLaunch Thunder by Dream Cheeky
This gun with a remote control. True destructive shells is zero. You can safely open fire on any targets - nothing terrible will happen, it will be just fun.
Flying fish
These "ballooning" fish cause delight in children and adults. The toy reproduces the movement of fish in water so accurately that not only children, but also adults look at the flowing movements of a flying fish and cannot believe their eyes.
iPhone controlled Parrot AR drone 2.0
This quadcopter (helicopter with four propellers). In addition to excellent flight characteristics, the device can shoot video. You can program the flight path and the gadget will record a video in a predetermined area.
Aquabotix Hydroview Robot Submarine
With this underwater camera, you can make a movie no worse than Jacques Cousteau or find some treasure. The device is equipped with a camera that allows you to shoot video in high resolution, and LED lights for shooting in the dark.
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/151189/
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