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FIGURE 8-2 Chapter 8: Remotely Controlling Your Robot 161
Futaba’s top
of-the-line
3-channel, pistol-
grip–style computer
transmitter model
3PJFS. (courtesy of
Futaba)

The next step up is the model aircraft radios that typically have four channels.
The transmitters have a two-stick type configuration. The primary control is con-
ducted through the two sticks, called joysticks. More advanced transmitters include
additional channels that consist of switches and knobs for extra R/C capabilities.
Figure 8-3 shows a stick-style transmitter.

FIGURE 8-3
A 6-channel,
computer-
controlled,
dual-stick–style
transmitter
from Futaba.
(courtesy of
Futaba)