Attaching Steering Servos to a rc10 pan chassis
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Attaching Steering Servos to a rc10 pan chassis
I'm building a rc10 DS in one of the new 6001 gold pans.
I was considering replacing the GT style bell cranks with b2 style so I could free up some space to move the electronics forward.
Is this a bad idea?
Are there any ways to do this without drilling holes in the chassis?
Is there a strong enough tape or velcro to hold down the servo?
Has anyone tried using CA or epoxy to secure servo mounting blocks?
I can either switch up chassis to one with some already installed bonus holes, or just mount the servo the boring normal way if that doesn't work out.
I was considering replacing the GT style bell cranks with b2 style so I could free up some space to move the electronics forward.
Is this a bad idea?
Are there any ways to do this without drilling holes in the chassis?
Is there a strong enough tape or velcro to hold down the servo?
Has anyone tried using CA or epoxy to secure servo mounting blocks?
I can either switch up chassis to one with some already installed bonus holes, or just mount the servo the boring normal way if that doesn't work out.
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Re: Attaching Steering Servos to a rc10 pan chassis
The ultimate Velcro is 3M Dual Lock. It locks down solid with minimal twist and movement.
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Re: Attaching Steering Servos to a rc10 pan chassis
Would that be enough for an onroad steering servo?BattleTrak wrote: ↑Sun Aug 13, 2023 5:54 am The ultimate Velcro is 3M Dual Lock. It locks down solid with minimal twist and movement.
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Re: Attaching Steering Servos to a rc10 pan chassis
There will be very slight movement.. not as good as solid posts of course, but better than servo tapes & industrial Velcro.JosephS wrote: ↑Sun Aug 13, 2023 6:52 amWould that be enough for an onroad steering servo?BattleTrak wrote: ↑Sun Aug 13, 2023 5:54 am The ultimate Velcro is 3M Dual Lock. It locks down solid with minimal twist and movement.
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Re: Attaching Steering Servos to a rc10 pan chassis
One problem that you may run into is clearance between the bellcranks and the chassis. The shape of B2 bellcranks is a little bulkier than other types.
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Re: Attaching Steering Servos to a rc10 pan chassis
If you have an idea of how you want it positioned I might be able to 3D print you a mount that uses existing chassis holes.
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Re: Attaching Steering Servos to a rc10 pan chassis
Since it's for an on-road application, perhaps a mini servo could be used as well.Frankentruck wrote: ↑Sun Aug 13, 2023 10:48 am If you have an idea of how you want it positioned I might be able to 3D print you a mount that uses existing chassis holes.
Maybe something as simple as a plate that attaches to the chassis, with new transverse holes. The lower profile of a mini servo would offset the added height of the adapter plate.
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Re: Attaching Steering Servos to a rc10 pan chassis
I have attached servo's with servo tape to my on road and off road chassis without issue.
I also attach my battery cups with it.
Using 3M VHB tape currently.
I also attach my battery cups with it.
Using 3M VHB tape currently.
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Re: Attaching Steering Servos to a rc10 pan chassis
Thanks. Where do you get yours from? What model number are you using? I see some pretty large price disparities on Amazon based on model number.
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Re: Attaching Steering Servos to a rc10 pan chassis
Thanks.That is a great thought. I could just make a small plate adapter out of kydex or carbon fiber that I could attach to the existing chassis holes and some servo mounts.Frankentruck wrote: ↑Sun Aug 13, 2023 10:48 am If you have an idea of how you want it positioned I might be able to 3D print you a mount that uses existing chassis holes.
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Re: Attaching Steering Servos to a rc10 pan chassis
I did notice that. I was planning on using a small washer or thick tape to handle that.juicedcoupe wrote: ↑Sun Aug 13, 2023 10:02 am One problem that you may run into is clearance between the bellcranks and the chassis. The shape of B2 bellcranks is a little bulkier than other types.
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Re: Attaching Steering Servos to a rc10 pan chassis
They are also bulkier on the side. They will somewhat limit steering travel by hitting the side of the pan.JosephS wrote: ↑Sun Aug 13, 2023 4:24 pmI did notice that. I was planning on using a small washer or thick tape to handle that.juicedcoupe wrote: ↑Sun Aug 13, 2023 10:02 am One problem that you may run into is clearance between the bellcranks and the chassis. The shape of B2 bellcranks is a little bulkier than other types.
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Re: Attaching Steering Servos to a rc10 pan chassis
That might be an issue, but it could work. Measurement wise they seem similar width to the gt style pieces. The top of the arm seem like it could be an issue hitting the chassis.juicedcoupe wrote: ↑Sun Aug 13, 2023 4:53 pmThey are also bulkier on the side. They will somewhat limit steering travel by hitting the side of the pan.JosephS wrote: ↑Sun Aug 13, 2023 4:24 pmI did notice that. I was planning on using a small washer or thick tape to handle that.juicedcoupe wrote: ↑Sun Aug 13, 2023 10:02 am One problem that you may run into is clearance between the bellcranks and the chassis. The shape of B2 bellcranks is a little bulkier than other types.
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