Servo attachment
Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2023 12:10 pm
How do you attach a micro servo. Can I use glue?
You can and I have many times, but for replacements sake, it is better to make a bracket and screw it in.
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Servo attachment
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Re: Servo attachment
Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2023 12:21 pm
Re: Servo attachment
Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2023 12:48 pm
Thanks Steve, What glue is ideal for the job?
Re: Servo attachment
Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2023 12:51 pm
Either super glue or epoxy does the trick, but if you use too much of either, it's never coming out in one piece. Where is it being fitted and to what surfaces?
Re: Servo attachment
Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2023 12:59 pm
in the bottom metal box in a ragleth for the throttle. It has one where there but whatever glue has failed as has the servo. I'm waiting for a new micro servo to replace it.
Re: Servo attachment
Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2023 1:02 pm
I found for that purpose use a "wing" servo and drill 2 holes and screw it in. Far easier to fit and replace. There are many different types and pricesSir Clothem Cap wrote: ↑Sun Dec 03, 2023 12:59 pm in the bottom metal box in a ragleth for the throttle. It has one where there but whatever glue has failed as has the servo. I'm waiting for a new micro servo to replace it.
This sort of thing https://uk.banggood.com/JX-Servo-PDI-HV ... ubEALw_wcB
Re: Servo attachment
Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2023 1:05 pm
If you must glue it, then use epoxy after thoroughly cleaning the chassis and servo with something like isopropanol.Sir Clothem Cap wrote: ↑Sun Dec 03, 2023 12:59 pm in the bottom metal box in a ragleth for the throttle. It has one where there but whatever glue has failed as has the servo. I'm waiting for a new micro servo to replace it.
Re: Servo attachment
Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2023 1:21 pm
Just ordered one, Thanks Steve
Re: Servo attachment
Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2023 9:14 pm
Learn something new everyday, I never knew that this type ever existed.-steves- wrote: ↑Sun Dec 03, 2023 1:02 pmI found for that purpose use a "wing" servo and drill 2 holes and screw it in. Far easier to fit and replace. There are many different types and pricesSir Clothem Cap wrote: ↑Sun Dec 03, 2023 12:59 pm in the bottom metal box in a ragleth for the throttle. It has one where there but whatever glue has failed as has the servo. I'm waiting for a new micro servo to replace it.
This sort of thing https://uk.banggood.com/JX-Servo-PDI-HV ... ubEALw_wcB
From the description of "wing servo" I can only surmise that it is designed to fit into wings hence being so thin.
Re: Servo attachment
Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2023 9:09 am
Yup, designed for plane wings to sit flush underneath the wing in a small cutout. I used these in many foam planes and they were glued in as screws don't take to foam that wellGAP wrote: ↑Sun Dec 03, 2023 9:14 pmLearn something new everyday, I never knew that this type ever existed.-steves- wrote: ↑Sun Dec 03, 2023 1:02 pmI found for that purpose use a "wing" servo and drill 2 holes and screw it in. Far easier to fit and replace. There are many different types and pricesSir Clothem Cap wrote: ↑Sun Dec 03, 2023 12:59 pm in the bottom metal box in a ragleth for the throttle. It has one where there but whatever glue has failed as has the servo. I'm waiting for a new micro servo to replace it.
This sort of thing https://uk.banggood.com/JX-Servo-PDI-HV ... ubEALw_wcB
From the description of "wing servo" I can only surmise that it is designed to fit into wings hence being so thin.
