2 Pushrods to 1 Control Horn
10-04-2009, 08:16 PM
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2 Pushrods to 1 Control Horn
Hi,
Im just wondering what I need to connect 2 pushrods to 1 control horn..Im using two elevator servos/pushrods.
I looked around on the Tower site, but I couldnt find a double ended ball link. I think thats what I should use correct?
Any help would be appreciated..
Im just wondering what I need to connect 2 pushrods to 1 control horn..Im using two elevator servos/pushrods.
I looked around on the Tower site, but I couldnt find a double ended ball link. I think thats what I should use correct?
Any help would be appreciated..
10-04-2009, 08:50 PM
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RE: 2 Pushrods to 1 Control Horn
I am not sure i follow you. 2 push rods to one horn? If you are using two push rods for the elev then one should go to each half of the elev and each have there own control horn. There is also no need for a double ended ball link. The ball link goes on the servo end. A clevis should be used on the horn end. A ball link will only twist the control horn if used on that end.
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10-04-2009, 09:40 PM
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RE: 2 Pushrods to 1 Control Horn
Sure,
You can see from the picture, two separate pushrods guides coming to join at one control horn for the elevators..Im assuming they make a double ended ball that screws into itself through the horn?
Can you guys recommend a particular pushrod type (manufacturer) as well? This is my first build and it was recommended in my build thread that I swap the nylon out for solid push rods..
Heres a link to my build thread.. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8617202/tm.htm
Thanks..
You can see from the picture, two separate pushrods guides coming to join at one control horn for the elevators..Im assuming they make a double ended ball that screws into itself through the horn?
Can you guys recommend a particular pushrod type (manufacturer) as well? This is my first build and it was recommended in my build thread that I swap the nylon out for solid push rods..
Heres a link to my build thread.. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8617202/tm.htm
Thanks..
10-04-2009, 10:00 PM
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RE: 2 Pushrods to 1 Control Horn
SnakeBT6, this is how I have done elevators for years. Just rap the threaded rod together to a 4-40 rod with copper wire and then solder together.
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10-05-2009, 02:23 AM
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RE: 2 Pushrods to 1 Control Horn
Sullivan makes one. About a quarter of the way down on this web page http://www.sullivanproducts.com/ContSysAccMainFrame.htm , picture attached.
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RE: 2 Pushrods to 1 Control Horn
I would go with the method that The Ghost has shown you. Unless you mount the double ball directly to the servo arm, it will be a point of play in the linkage, not a good thing in a plane of this level. The soldered rod will be firmer and much more positive. And probably, easier to adjust.
