PROPER way to set dig endpoints?

[Deezul]

Sorry for all the questions. been a frustrating night. So after killing an hs-81mg trying to adjust endpoints for dig , whats the proper way to set them? I did have the horn attached but i figured i needed it to check travel. Some do it with the horn off? How does that work. I am also assuming that at rest (in my case with a hurtz, far forward) should be the default position as it engages 4wd.........

[Rockcrawler]

I would do it with the servo horn off at first.

1. Take the horn off the servo.
2. Turn down the EPA's to about 10 to 15.
3. Make sure your switch is set for 3 position.
4. Make sure the trim is at 0.
5. Put the dig in the freewheel position (If this is the center position).
6. Make sure the radio switch is in the middle position of its 3 position.
7. Put the servo horn on.
8. Hit the 3rd channel button to pull the dig into one of the positions.
9. Make sure it is moving the correct way you want it to. If not reverse the servo in the radio settings.
10. Run your EPA up until the dig is fully engaged with you spinning the tires.
11. Hit the switch and do the same for the other direction until its locked.
12. Make sure the servo does not have stress on it when it is in any of the positions.
13. Go run it. If it tries to fall out of 4wd or lock, run the EPA up a click or two until it is fully engaged.
14. Check again to make sure that the servo does not have stress on it (it will usually buzz or get warm).

From what I have read about the VP Dig, you servo should shift it without it getting very warm.

[MenashaPede]

Originally Posted by Rockcrawler

I would do it with the servo horn off at first.

1. Take the horn off the servo.
2. Turn down the EPA's to about 10 to 15.
3. Make sure your switch is set for 3 position.
4. Make sure the trim is at 0.
5. Put the dig in the freewheel position (If this is the center position).
6. Make sure the radio switch is in the middle position of its 3 position.
7. Put the servo horn on.
8. Hit the 3rd channel button to pull the dig into one of the positions.
9. Make sure it is moving the correct way you want it to. If not reverse the servo in the radio settings.
10. Run your EPA up until the dig is fully engaged with you spinning the tires.
11. Hit the switch and do the same for the other direction until its locked.
12. Make sure the servo does not have stress on it when it is in any of the positions.
13. Go run it. If it tries to fall out of 4wd or lock, run the EPA up a click or two until it is fully engaged.
14. Check again to make sure that the servo does not have stress on it (it will usually buzz or get warm).

From what I have read about the VP Dig, you servo should shift it without it getting very warm.

This should help me out as well. I burnt up a servo as well.
This sounds like a much better way of setting up EPA's

[Deezul]

thanks going to give that a shot. smoking servos is going to make me broke

[JeremyH]

Originally Posted by Deezul

thanks going to give that a shot. smoking servos is going to make me broke

Pick up a digital servo...then you can hear when it is in a bind.

[Narly1]

I have also heard tell of checking clearances between the various parts involved with a feeler gauge to ensure there is still a slight gap at the endpoints. The thinking being that if you can't get a feeler gauge in there your moving part is up against a hard stop.

Narly1