Flexible sheathed control cable for servo?
10-18-2017, 12:46 PM
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Flexible sheathed control cable for servo?
I am working on a project and it would be really handy if they made a servo cable in a sheath that was somewhat flexible.
I looked at a couple of supply sights but I don't know exactly what to call it in my search and found nothing.
I looked at a couple of supply sights but I don't know exactly what to call it in my search and found nothing.
10-18-2017, 01:24 PM
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are you talking about the control cable that goes from the servo arm to the control surface?
I've used nyrod in the past. you will find them here:
Gold-N-Rods
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I've used nyrod in the past. you will find them here:
Gold-N-Rods
Rafael
10-18-2017, 01:47 PM
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TNX, I have seen that stuff before, just could not remember what it was called.
Our local hobby shop closed so I cannot look there anymore.
I ordered some for the project and for stock in my supplies too as long as I had to send for them.
Our local hobby shop closed so I cannot look there anymore.
I ordered some for the project and for stock in my supplies too as long as I had to send for them.
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10-19-2017, 05:40 AM
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There is also the Sullivan Push Cable. These are twisted cables running through a plastic sleeve and give better flexibility than Nyrods. I've used them on smaller planes like the Royal Mini Corsair where running a control rod from the fuse to the ailerons was a challenge.
10-20-2017, 08:34 AM
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I would imagine that the ends of this stuff needs to be supported as it's flexible?
I looked for installation instructions and found none. Perhaps the stuff comes with instructions?
This is what I ordered: Gold-N-Rod Flex,2mm,Nylon,36" SUL573
I looked for installation instructions and found none. Perhaps the stuff comes with instructions?
This is what I ordered: Gold-N-Rod Flex,2mm,Nylon,36" SUL573
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Absolutely! Support it at the ends and as many places in-between as possible.
Be advised that although Gold-N-Rod is a big improvement over earlier nylon coaxial pushrods, it is still subject to slight length changes with temperature. This may result in corresponding trim changes.
A better solution for flight controls is to toss the outer sheath and use just the yellow part as a guide for a 1/16" solid music wire.
Be advised that although Gold-N-Rod is a big improvement over earlier nylon coaxial pushrods, it is still subject to slight length changes with temperature. This may result in corresponding trim changes.
A better solution for flight controls is to toss the outer sheath and use just the yellow part as a guide for a 1/16" solid music wire.
11-02-2017, 10:34 AM
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