Servo stuff
07-11-2011, 09:16 AM
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Servo stuff
Didn't see a lot of threads on servos so I'm starting this one with my new question.
What application would a "round" servo arm be most useful?
I noticed a round servo arm in the packet on my last order of servos. It's obvious how to use them but not so obvious on why, at least for a newb like myself. Someone please fill me in... thanks!
-John
What application would a "round" servo arm be most useful?
I noticed a round servo arm in the packet on my last order of servos. It's obvious how to use them but not so obvious on why, at least for a newb like myself. Someone please fill me in... thanks!
-John
07-11-2011, 10:00 AM
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They are useful anywhere a straight arm will work 
It gives you more options on what angle to set the connection point at - for offset throws for example or differential or if the splines and/or holes dont line up just perfectly.
But they come in real handy if you need two (or more) linkages connected on one servo with a built-in offset. That way you can use a single servo to drive two ailerons and still have differential. They also come in handy for mechanical retracts, driving nose gear steering and rudder off one servo etc.
The larger ones with no or only a few holes allow you to drill your own holes for 100% custom pivot locations.
It gives you more options on what angle to set the connection point at - for offset throws for example or differential or if the splines and/or holes dont line up just perfectly.
But they come in real handy if you need two (or more) linkages connected on one servo with a built-in offset. That way you can use a single servo to drive two ailerons and still have differential. They also come in handy for mechanical retracts, driving nose gear steering and rudder off one servo etc.
The larger ones with no or only a few holes allow you to drill your own holes for 100% custom pivot locations.
07-11-2011, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Larry3215
They are useful anywhere a straight arm will work
It gives you more options on what angle to set the connection point at - for offset throws for example or differential or if the splines and/or holes dont line up just perfectly.
But they come in real handy if you need two (or more) linkages connected on one servo with a built-in offset. That way you can use a single servo to drive two ailerons and still have differential. They also come in handy for mechanical retracts, driving nose gear steering and rudder off one servo etc.
The larger ones with no or only a few holes allow you to drill your own holes for 100% custom pivot locations.
It gives you more options on what angle to set the connection point at - for offset throws for example or differential or if the splines and/or holes dont line up just perfectly.
But they come in real handy if you need two (or more) linkages connected on one servo with a built-in offset. That way you can use a single servo to drive two ailerons and still have differential. They also come in handy for mechanical retracts, driving nose gear steering and rudder off one servo etc.
The larger ones with no or only a few holes allow you to drill your own holes for 100% custom pivot locations.
07-11-2011, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Larry3215
They are useful anywhere a straight arm will work
It gives you more options on what angle to set the connection point at - for offset throws for example or differential or if the splines and/or holes dont line up just perfectly.
But they come in real handy if you need two (or more) linkages connected on one servo with a built-in offset. That way you can use a single servo to drive two ailerons and still have differential. They also come in handy for mechanical retracts, driving nose gear steering and rudder off one servo etc.
The larger ones with no or only a few holes allow you to drill your own holes for 100% custom pivot locations.
It gives you more options on what angle to set the connection point at - for offset throws for example or differential or if the splines and/or holes dont line up just perfectly.
But they come in real handy if you need two (or more) linkages connected on one servo with a built-in offset. That way you can use a single servo to drive two ailerons and still have differential. They also come in handy for mechanical retracts, driving nose gear steering and rudder off one servo etc.
The larger ones with no or only a few holes allow you to drill your own holes for 100% custom pivot locations.
Yes, thanks Larry... that was a great explanation even i can understand
07-11-2011, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by jap71173
Didn't see a lot of threads on servos so I'm starting this one with my new question.
What application would a "round" servo arm be most useful?
I noticed a round servo arm in the packet on my last order of servos. It's obvious how to use them but not so obvious on why, at least for a newb like myself. Someone please fill me in... thanks!
-John
What application would a "round" servo arm be most useful?
I noticed a round servo arm in the packet on my last order of servos. It's obvious how to use them but not so obvious on why, at least for a newb like myself. Someone please fill me in... thanks!
-John
