Servo Question

[sourdojack]

So is it an uncommon thing to re-program steering servo's to turn 180*? I think it would be a huge benefit for my 5955 to turn 180* then I could shorten my servo arm in practically half to get more leverage on my steering knuckles. Are there any real downsides to doing this mod besides putting more angle/side-load on the drag link?

TOM

[Rockcrawler]

Its not uncommon. But you have to think that it changes the stats on the servo when you shorten the arm. I believe they rate them with a 1" servo horn.............

[j33pownr]

Cutting the servo arm in half will double the force the servo can produce. So your 5955 will be OVERKILL at 500/666 oz/in (4.8/6v). Shortening the servo arm should be done with weaker servos to achieve better steering power, not with a high end digital that will rip the plastic (maybe even the aluminum) knucles off. Better set your EPAs

[sourdojack]

Originally Posted by j33pownr

So your 5955 will be OVERKILL at 500/666 oz/in (4.8/6v).

Well If people are running the 5995 servos that have 180 degree swing and have 333/417 oz/in... They are probably getting over 800 oz/in if they are using a 1/2" long servo arm. I dont know if having too much steering torque would be a bad thing (except I might rip off my steering knuckles) But even if I do tear em right out of the axle C's, it would give me a reason to upgrade, right? And less strain on my servo would equal in lower temps and longer run times wouldn't it?

[bunyip]

If you go to the main page of RCCCrawler there is a write up of how to adjust your servo for the best performance by the resident tech guy