Hi ive just got a new servo fitted for tomorrow night but for some reason its "fluttering" or moving small amounts by itself rapidly. dont know why and was wondering if there is a easy cure for it ? the servo is the second hand ace one i got just before xmas from the fella thats going karting. any help appreciated. gutted i couldnt make it last week, family full of flu afraid but looking forward to tomorrow.
What cells are you using on your radio? if you're on 4 x AA dry cells it might be struggling if they're not up to voltage. If you've bought a higher speed or digital servo they're quite power hungry. (I carry a spare 6v NimH pack so we can try that tomorrow) I'd recommend checking that first - then connections both electrical and mechanical - if you've got a binding linkage around straight ahead then it will be trying to get over that and 'glitching'
Hi, i did wonder if it was the aa's in the radio, all links are good and connections i have triple checked so it must be the radio. the new servo does seem extremaly powerful so this might be the excuse i need to upgrade the radio!! (thats the story i will tell the wife anyway!) thanks for the offer of trying the 6v pack will see if it helps tomorrow. got a new radio tray to (annodised) and wondered if it was shorting through that ? as the servo was a very tight fit, but prob not though.
constricted cases can cause problems - I fitted an Ace and filed the plate to suit. You'll find the new servo is powerful and FAST - your radio should cope - I find my hand to eye co-ordination the problem!
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Posted - 12 January 2009 : 09:35:45
