Great post Troy.

Personally I got the DEPS from Central and then got the etched teflon sleeves from CST to replace the ones that come with the DEPS. I'm using the ones that came with the DEPS for antenna tubes, so it's all good [8D]

I can tell you that the teflon etched tubes are more flexible than the ones that come with the kit so you have to pay extra attention to keep everything straight. They do bond just fine though, so that's a plus. And if you get them anywhere close to straight they are very slippery and don't bind. Much more forgiving than the normal stuff that comes with the DEPS.

For what it's worth (about what you paid for it I guess) I've tried the 2 servo method, pull pull, MK bellcrank, you name it...and nothing comes close to this system for price, precision and weight. What more could a pattern junkie want?

Anyway thanks for taking the time and trouble to take these pics and post this for everybody. I know myself how much of a PITA it can be to try and do something and document it at the same time ("ahh crap I meant to take a picture before I did that....")

-Mike

P.S. Since it looks like I'm going to be the new K-Factor editor, can I count on some more cool articles and how-tos?