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Old 09-26-2009, 09:44 PM   #26
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Default Re: Which servo for a 40% bird?

Quote: Originally Posted by TeamFlatout
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Why use long arms? You start to lose torque after an inch. All servos are rated at 1 inch arms.
The best way to minimize slop, and keep forces low on the hinge and pushrod and the servo is with a long servo arm AND a long Control horn on the flipper....

Basically, 3D guys go for about 45 degrees of deflection... using a 2'ish inch servo arm and a 2'ish inch control horn will have lower forces on the system then if both are 1'ish inches
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