Metal servo arms for metal gear?
09-29-2002, 06:12 AM
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Metal servo arms for metal gear?
I was told by my friends that we should not use metal servo arms for metal geared servos due to possible radio interference. Is it true? Appreciate all your comments.
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09-29-2002, 09:40 AM
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Metal servo arms for metal gear?
This is one of those false rumors that gets started by someone saying that, "I heard this from a friend, who heard this from a friend, who heard this...." 
Some one had better tell Hitec that they are messing up because ALL of their digitals with metal gears come with a metal (aluminum) servo arm! I have used metal servo arms for years in conjunction with metal geared servos with absolutely ZERO problems in my jets as well as giant scale aircraft. As a matter of fact I have a set-up with this combo in my HotSpot right now. I'd use 'em!!! Kevin
Some one had better tell Hitec that they are messing up because ALL of their digitals with metal gears come with a metal (aluminum) servo arm! I have used metal servo arms for years in conjunction with metal geared servos with absolutely ZERO problems in my jets as well as giant scale aircraft. As a matter of fact I have a set-up with this combo in my HotSpot right now. I'd use 'em!!! Kevin
09-29-2002, 02:30 PM
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Metal servo arms for metal gear?
Metal to metal contacts cause problem ONLY if there is vibration between the two metals. A firm joint will not cause RF interference. As a side issue, I guess you know that metal gears will wear much faster than the plastic ones do and will eventually cause some slop in your servo. They are also audibly noisier than plastic but are stronger.
