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Old 04-12-2003 | 06:19 AM
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Default Using two mini servos better than one full-size servo for GeeBee-Z's tail?

I was wondering, the instruction manual for my Kyosho GeeBee-Z calls for one full-size servo to operate the elevator, which is supposed to be connected in the middle by a " [ " shaped connector. Instead, I decided to put separate control horns on the right and left elevators and have them controlled directly.

I have two options for controlling the elevators

1. I can use a regular-sized servo, mounted in the middle of the fuselage, with a long control rod that forks at the end.

or...

2. I can use two mini servos, mounted near the rear of the fuselage. Each of these servos would operate an elevator half. I figured that since each servo is only controlling a half of the elevator, the two together would be strong enough. Or, is one full-size servo stronger than two mini-size servos together?

What would be the advantages and disadvantages of each method?