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Old 07-01-2010 | 01:24 AM
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Default RE: servo extension

Rodney, what do you suggest be done instead of burying an extension connection deep in the wing?

Solder (and secure with heat shrink tubing) extra lengths of wire to extend the original servo lead length?

This would seem like a plausible solution to the "securing extensions" problem, with these benefits:
1. Less bulky cables, easiee to thread, because the bulky connection has been eliminated.
2. Lighter, marginally less weight is removed.
3. Corrosion, at the joint, no corrosion problems with the male-female plugs.
4. Cost, no need to buy commercial connector holders.

And cons too:
1. Need for experience making good, solid solder joints.
2. Time consuming.


What do you guys think about tampering with servo leads in this manner?

The other method I like a lot is the string and CA mehod. Never had priblems with it.