RCCrawler Forums

FJ40 · 01-06-2009, 09:32 AM

I don't have the time to spend more than an hour searching any one topic. I used the searches "Servo Wiring", "Servo Disable", "Servo Switch" and everything on "4WS". I also checked the Hitec site and at least found out that yellow is the signal control.

So my question is: I'd like to be able to disable the rear steer on my full-time (1 channel) 4WS at times (perhaps to try a comp) without unhooking the servo arm and fixing it to a servo screw. I was wondering if I put a on/off switch inline on the yellow wire if the servo would stay centered because its getting power? When I turn the truck on it centers even without the radio on so I'm assuming this works but I know the problems with ASS U MING. I'd just like to know before I go cutting wires.

Thanks

FJ40 · 01-06-2009, 02:59 PM

I was afraid of getting flamed cause this is "SO EASY". Am I not getting a response because its so obvious or is it {gasp} because no one knows?

I guess I just gotta get out the dykes...... and the wire cutters too

FJ40 · 01-07-2009, 02:32 PM

Seriously, no one can come up with even a witty "you're such a dummy" comment? I got tied up in my battery mount last night and didn't get to play with the servo control.

All I need to know is: "If I cut the signal wire (yellow) on my Hitec servo will it stay centered?"

Grizzly4x4 · 01-07-2009, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FJ40

Seriously, no one can come up with even a witty "you're such a dummy" comment? I got tied up in my battery mount last night and didn't get to play with the servo control.

All I need to know is: "If I cut the signal wire (yellow) on my Hitec servo will it stay centered?"

No, I don't think it will stay centered. If there is no signal, I'm quite sure it will just move freely.
I don't think there is an easy way to do this. I'm not 100% sure so if you feel you want to, go ahead and try it but I don't think it'll work.

FJ40 · 01-07-2009, 03:30 PM

whew.... thanks, all I needed to know is that it wasn't an easy answer.

smokin0137 · 01-07-2009, 05:00 PM

Disabling a servo is simple but it wont stay centered.Simply cut the white wire or add an off switch to the wire.However you will need a centering divice sutch as a second channel for flipping the switch.I have lots of ideas but no good answers.Lets chat more.

Our cause is the same.

01-06-2009, 09:32 AM	#1
FJ40 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 23	Servo Disable for 2WS on 1-channel 4WS Truck? I don't have the time to spend more than an hour searching any one topic. I used the searches "Servo Wiring", "Servo Disable", "Servo Switch" and everything on "4WS". I also checked the Hitec site and at least found out that yellow is the signal control. So my question is: I'd like to be able to disable the rear steer on my full-time (1 channel) 4WS at times (perhaps to try a comp) without unhooking the servo arm and fixing it to a servo screw. I was wondering if I put a on/off switch inline on the yellow wire if the servo would stay centered because its getting power? When I turn the truck on it centers even without the radio on so I'm assuming this works but I know the problems with ASS U MING. I'd just like to know before I go cutting wires. Thanks

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

01-06-2009, 02:59 PM	#2
FJ40 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 23	I was afraid of getting flamed cause this is "SO EASY". Am I not getting a response because its so obvious or is it {gasp} because no one knows? I guess I just gotta get out the dykes...... and the wire cutters too

01-07-2009, 02:32 PM	#3
FJ40 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 23	Seriously, no one can come up with even a witty "you're such a dummy" comment? I got tied up in my battery mount last night and didn't get to play with the servo control. All I need to know is: "If I cut the signal wire (yellow) on my Hitec servo will it stay centered?"

01-07-2009, 03:30 PM	#5
FJ40 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 23	whew.... thanks, all I needed to know is that it wasn't an easy answer.

01-07-2009, 05:00 PM	#6
smokin0137 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So.Lake Tahoe,Ca Posts: 212	Disabling a servo is simple but it wont stay centered.Simply cut the white wire or add an off switch to the wire.However you will need a centering divice sutch as a second channel for flipping the switch.I have lots of ideas but no good answers.Lets chat more. Our cause is the same.

Sponsored Links

RCCrawler Forums

Thread: Servo Disable for 2WS on 1-channel 4WS Truck?