Servo Extension kit
09-25-2009, 05:47 AM
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RE: Servo Extension kit
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09-25-2009, 09:42 AM
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I've had good results with this stuff:
http://www.airwildpilotshop.com/prod...00507081617571
http://www.airwildpilotshop.com/More...product&id=892
The crimper takes some patience to make sure you are getting the technique right. Key thing is not to remove the pins from the strip until after the first crimp which means you have to bend the pins you aren't using out of the way. You also need a good wire stripper that gives a nice clean cut on the insulation without nicking the fine copper wires.
PaulD
http://www.airwildpilotshop.com/prod...00507081617571
http://www.airwildpilotshop.com/More...product&id=892
The crimper takes some patience to make sure you are getting the technique right. Key thing is not to remove the pins from the strip until after the first crimp which means you have to bend the pins you aren't using out of the way. You also need a good wire stripper that gives a nice clean cut on the insulation without nicking the fine copper wires.
PaulD
09-25-2009, 10:22 AM
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the quality of the finished extension is directly related to the quality of the parts and tools used to make them................
the Air Wild crimpers listed in the post above are pure junk, get a quality pair, Todd has them. http://dreamworksrc.com/catalog/prod...roducts_id=563
for the connectors always use gold plated and i get mine from Servos & Stuff, absolutely the best prices you'll find at $0.60/pair. http://stores.servosandstuff.com/StoreFront.bok
Air Wild does have the best HD wire out there. http://www.airwildpilotshop.com/More...product&id=568
the Air Wild crimpers listed in the post above are pure junk, get a quality pair, Todd has them. http://dreamworksrc.com/catalog/prod...roducts_id=563
for the connectors always use gold plated and i get mine from Servos & Stuff, absolutely the best prices you'll find at $0.60/pair. http://stores.servosandstuff.com/StoreFront.bok
Air Wild does have the best HD wire out there. http://www.airwildpilotshop.com/More...product&id=568
09-25-2009, 11:51 AM
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RE: Servo Extension kit
In the past, I've used 22-gauge shielded 3-wire that I purchased from a local electronics supplier. There was some chatter on RCU a few years ago about the need for shielded long-runs, especially by fuel/ smoke pumps, ECU, etc. I agree with KC, always use a good crimping tool & gold-plated connectors.
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09-25-2009, 04:02 PM
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Crap, no wonder I have so much "fun" crimping with those things.[
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the quality of the finished extension is directly related to the quality of the parts and tools used to make them................
the Air Wild crimpers listed in the post above are pure junk, get a quality pair, Todd has them. http://dreamworksrc.com/catalog/prod...roducts_id=563
for the connectors always use gold plated and i get mine from Servos & Stuff, absolutely the best prices you'll find at $0.60/pair. http://stores.servosandstuff.com/StoreFront.bok
Air Wild does have the best HD wire out there. http://www.airwildpilotshop.com/More...product&id=568
the quality of the finished extension is directly related to the quality of the parts and tools used to make them................
the Air Wild crimpers listed in the post above are pure junk, get a quality pair, Todd has them. http://dreamworksrc.com/catalog/prod...roducts_id=563
for the connectors always use gold plated and i get mine from Servos & Stuff, absolutely the best prices you'll find at $0.60/pair. http://stores.servosandstuff.com/StoreFront.bok
Air Wild does have the best HD wire out there. http://www.airwildpilotshop.com/More...product&id=568
09-25-2009, 04:42 PM
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RE: Servo Extension kit
I have good luck with items from Thunderbolt RC.
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10-01-2009, 01:29 PM
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ORIGINAL: KC36330
the quality of the finished extension is directly related to the quality of the parts and tools used to make them................
the Air Wild crimpers listed in the post above are pure junk, get a quality pair, Todd has them. http://dreamworksrc.com/catalog/prod...roducts_id=563
for the connectors always use gold plated and i get mine from Servos & Stuff, absolutely the best prices you'll find at $0.60/pair. http://stores.servosandstuff.com/StoreFront.bok
Air Wild does have the best HD wire out there. http://www.airwildpilotshop.com/More...product&id=568
the quality of the finished extension is directly related to the quality of the parts and tools used to make them................
the Air Wild crimpers listed in the post above are pure junk, get a quality pair, Todd has them. http://dreamworksrc.com/catalog/prod...roducts_id=563
for the connectors always use gold plated and i get mine from Servos & Stuff, absolutely the best prices you'll find at $0.60/pair. http://stores.servosandstuff.com/StoreFront.bok
Air Wild does have the best HD wire out there. http://www.airwildpilotshop.com/More...product&id=568
Bought the cripper from dreamworks (delivery was $12!!!!). Airwild sold out of the extensions so I bought both the JR female/male leads from servoAndStuff.
Thanks everyone for your help.
