23-04-2018, 08:39 AM
I've recently watched a video on YouTube about servos. My tech isn't at home so I wont try and post the link. If you search for Flite Test Servos 101 you will find a lengthy instructional video on servos. Its 23:04 minutes long. I am currently cage sitting our terrier following surgery so it wasn't a struggle. I found it quite informative. For instance, if I understand it right, the torque rating we may rely on is based on the lowest hole connection of the servo arm. Sounds matter of fact but something I will definitely be more aware of when setting up a larger plane. The main reason for the post though is servos causing brown outs. I've watched a fair few of our pilots, notably the better ones inexplicably suffer control loss. Often the receiver, esc or transmitter are blamed. But servos and power drain during use may be the culprit. Particularly on larger models or during and immediately after heavy use of several controls. If your interested in that part go to 13:52 on the video and listen to and watch the demonstration. Might not have been the cause but worth understanding.
