Tricktrack

My Feedback: (2)

I am trying to remember where I read to NOT cross the pull pull cables for the Edge 540T. Is this correct?

Tired Old Man

My Feedback: (1)

There's no need to, and they have a nasty habit of rubbing on each other, giving you a most unexpected surprise at the worst possible time. Just use a 1-1/2" double arm from any of the after market manufacturers and the wires will come out of the slots just about right. You know that the slots are already cut towards the middle rear of the fuselage, right?

Tricktrack

My Feedback: (2)

I used an SWB 3" arm and did not cross them and then started thinking they should have been, glad I didn't. I was aware of the cutouts, I bought an all white version and took most of the covering off to add my own scheme.

Thanks

Nogyro

My Feedback: (10)

I crossed mine on the Edge. If I didn't, they rubbed the front of the slot pretty good. By crossing them, they lined up much better. Will definately keep an eye on them rubbing each other though. My arm is only 2 1/2" though, so this may have something to do with it.

Rockyaged

If you're going to cross them, I'd use Dubro Swivel links at the servo arms.
One side on top of the servo arm and the other side of the servo arm should
be located underneath to prevent cables rubbing each other.

Gerald

Nogyro

My Feedback: (10)

Great idea! I never thought of that. I'm using the Dubro swivel links, I'll switch mine around today. Thanks.

ben beyer

My Feedback: (23)

Here's another question. I was planning on using a SWB arm on the rudder pull-pull with ball links. I wanted to use SWB arms on the rest of the connections but what type of connector should I use on them since I don't want metal-metal contact or to put excessive twist on the rods which could break them? Did you use Du-Bro HD servo arms on elevator and ailerons?

Nogyro

My Feedback: (10)

Yes I did, with the HD swivel ball links on the servo end and clevises on the control surface. Using Hitec 5945's and have had no problems with over 200 flights. I'm using the 2 1/2" arm that comes with these servos for the pull-pull on rudder with swivel ball links also. I just turned one of the SBL over to the under side of the arm so my cables wouldn't rub since I crossed them. Worked real well, probably 1/4" clearance now.

ben beyer

My Feedback: (23)

So swivel ball links and SWB arms is what you used?

flier

My Feedback: (7)

Crossed the pull-pull set up in my plane for a better fit.
Items used are listed below.

http://www.airwildpilotshop.com/More...=product&id=90
http://www.airwildpilotshop.com/More...product&id=377
http://www.airwildpilotshop.com/More...product&id=162
http://www.swbmfg.com/

Mounted one cable above, the other below the arm also.

Nogyro

My Feedback: (10)

swivel ball links and Dubro HD arms on elevators and ailerons. Stock arm that comes with the 5945's for the pull-pull on the rudder along with swivel ball links.

Tired Old Man

My Feedback: (1)

For better ball links, and a lighter assembly, look at the Nelson RCL70 linkage and Central Hobbies carbon fiber push rods and inserts. Step up a little.