Bouncing servos
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Bouncing servos
This question has probably been asked a hundred times but I havent seen it before but why do my servos bounce when they return to center if the stick is flipped. New servos new extension new ba t pak 6V new reciever all futaba 3010 r 127 Thanks for any info.
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RE: Bouncing servos
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why do my servos bounce when they return to center if the stick is flipped
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why do my servos bounce when they return to center if the stick is flipped
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RE: Bouncing servos
wisdom seeker this is exatly what i am doing it doesnt to it on my other planes
rtk they bounce mutiple times if Ido it slowly it works fine thanks for help
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rtk they bounce mutiple times if Ido it slowly it works fine thanks for help
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RE: Bouncing servos
I have had a similar problem. It turned out to be a bad (corroded) extension. It would bounce multiple times even after the sticks had been completely centered. If I moved it slow it showed no sign, but moving the sticks fast or letting go of the stick it always did it.
Try unplugging and plugging in the extension at both ends about 10 times. Corrosion can form on a new unused connector.
Try unplugging and plugging in the extension at both ends about 10 times. Corrosion can form on a new unused connector.
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RE: Bouncing servos
Basic systems engineering 101- when you have a change in the resistance in a wire in a signal circuit ( ie the connections in your servo extension) you will get a reflected signal pulse back. This feedback is causing the servo to overshoot. The greater the resistance change the larger the reflected pulse. Spray your connections with tv tuner cleaner and plug and unplug the connection several times and the problem will most likely go away. If it doesn't check the extension and or servo lead for a loose/broken connection most likely in the plug. Avoid burying extensions in aircraft where you can't get to them to plug/unplug them every now and then as they "clean" themselves when they are plugged/unplugged. I would recommend against the use of extensions and have extended/soldered all my leads for the last 15 years without any problems.