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Old 10-09-2018, 12:25 PM
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archemedes
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Default New to RC need a Servo but not sure what to get

Not sure where this belongs but hopefully it is in the right spot.

I am building a large RC "Vehicle" for a Maker Faire in my town. It will be an entertainment center with a television in it. I have roughly estimated that it will weigh about 250 lbs. My problem is finding a servo to drive the steering on the front wheels. I am unsure how to calculate the torque required to turn wheels under that pressure in a reasonable amount of time. I am trying to do this as cheaply as possible so I don't want to pay for more power than I need, but I also don't know where to begin. So with that in mind, does anyone know how to figure out the torque required, and also if possible a motor that would fit my needs? I'm sure you'd need more variables for the device, but I am not yet sure what is needed, so if you want clarification ask away.