Servo mounting
03-31-2004, 06:45 PM
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Servo mounting
How are people mounting their servos these days?
Do you use bearers and screws, or mounting tape directly to the side of the fuselage?
I was thinking of making a servo-tray out of 1/16" ply but it's all extra weight right?
Do you use bearers and screws, or mounting tape directly to the side of the fuselage?
I was thinking of making a servo-tray out of 1/16" ply but it's all extra weight right?
03-31-2004, 06:50 PM
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RE: Servo mounting
i foam tape mine to the fuse wall...wrap the servo first with packing,then stick the foam tape to that...the foam tape is he$% to get off the servo if you don't...works well and holds tight...
john
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04-01-2004, 07:31 PM
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jboy i have used the same method to mount the servos to the fuselage with servo tapes.
i noticed that the servos moving back and forward as i operate the rudder and elevator. is it ok to have that or how do you avoid it.
EC
i noticed that the servos moving back and forward as i operate the rudder and elevator. is it ok to have that or how do you avoid it.
EC
04-01-2004, 10:18 PM
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RE: Servo mounting
Encan
If you notice the servos moving on the foam tape that indicates there is friction or restricted movement. Check the surface hinges for limited travel and check the controls for friction. Basically you should be able to unmount the pushrod and reach in with your fingers and move the controls at least as far as the servo does with extremely little resistance. Try to hold the end of the pushrod very close to where it sits when on the servo so you sense any binding that the servo will see.
As for me I'm a traditionalist. Grommets and screws forever..
If you notice the servos moving on the foam tape that indicates there is friction or restricted movement. Check the surface hinges for limited travel and check the controls for friction. Basically you should be able to unmount the pushrod and reach in with your fingers and move the controls at least as far as the servo does with extremely little resistance. Try to hold the end of the pushrod very close to where it sits when on the servo so you sense any binding that the servo will see.
As for me I'm a traditionalist. Grommets and screws forever..
04-02-2004, 07:20 PM
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RE: Servo mounting
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Encan
If you notice the servos moving on the foam tape that indicates there is friction or restricted movement. Check the surface hinges for limited travel and check the controls for friction. Basically you should be able to unmount the pushrod and reach in with your fingers and move the controls at least as far as the servo does with extremely little resistance. Try to hold the end of the pushrod very close to where it sits when on the servo so you sense any binding that the servo will see.
As for me I'm a traditionalist. Grommets and screws forever..
Encan
If you notice the servos moving on the foam tape that indicates there is friction or restricted movement. Check the surface hinges for limited travel and check the controls for friction. Basically you should be able to unmount the pushrod and reach in with your fingers and move the controls at least as far as the servo does with extremely little resistance. Try to hold the end of the pushrod very close to where it sits when on the servo so you sense any binding that the servo will see.
As for me I'm a traditionalist. Grommets and screws forever..
bruce is right encan...did you tape the bottom of the servo to the floor of the fuse???when i put mine in the fuse,i stick it to the side and the bottom of the fuse at the same time...that way two surfaces are beening held by the tape...it helps to keep the wiggle of the servo down if it binds up...
john
04-03-2004, 07:35 AM
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Depending on construction method...
If it`s a foamy, try wrapping the servo in tape then hot melt glueing it in. Pretty permanent but if need be rip it out and peel off the tape- quick and really strong- won`t move in a 'ahem fast landing..
J.M
If it`s a foamy, try wrapping the servo in tape then hot melt glueing it in. Pretty permanent but if need be rip it out and peel off the tape- quick and really strong- won`t move in a 'ahem fast landing..
J.M
