Axle Brace Servo Mounts

[TWINSET]

Just messing about with stuff again, and decided to mount servos to the axle brace.

Has anyone tried out a mount like the one below yet?

I was thinking of 3mm / 1/8" alu, but the servo would actually sit on the plate,
not above it.
Just wondered if it was worth the hassle of getting a couple made.



It started off as pictured below, with stock servo mounts, then I cut them down to
stop any rocking backwards



I did search for servo mounts, but there's millions of 'em ;)

[v33]

i use something like the servo mount pictured at the bottom. i like the (top image) mounts you posted, since it doesnt require additional screws for the servo post ... one thing to consider, is a way to secure them in place. as the gearbox ages, there is a tendency for the servo to rock (swing front to back).

hth


btw, i hope someone can shed some light on this matter. why are these types of axle servo mounts more popular than gearcase side mounts, seems like the later is better since it doesnt rock. also what about the bumper or front mounted servos, how come there arent a lot of members using them, whats the catch? tia!

[rckjeep]

I'm using a TLT servo plate on my Clod axle

[EeePee]

$2.50 Associated servo mounts work well.

[dabid]

Twinset, I'm still using the behind the axle mounts you came up with a while back, just can't leave well enough alone, now can you?

[SPEED_RACER]

btw, i hope someone can shed some light on this matter. why are these types of axle servo mounts more popular than gearcase side mounts, seems like the later is better since it doesnt rock. also what about the bumper or front mounted servos, how come there arent a lot of members using them, whats the catch? tia!

this method places the servo out from the front leaving much better aproach angles.and if they are behind the axle steering you get more clearance and a cleaner looking rig.i have one of my clods set up with a simular set up and behind the axle steering and it works great.much better then when i had it out front.

[dabid]

I'd go with behind the axle, fairly easy to work out, and really helps when trying to get over junk. I used the same basic design for the servo mounts front and rear, just bent the alum. the other way for the rear, and kept it with the linkage facing the regular way. I've always had a hard time making tough servo mounts, but the ones twinset came up with for BTA setup work great.

[TWINSET]

Originally Posted by dabid

Twinset, I'm still using the behind the axle mounts you came up with a while back, just can't leave well enough alone, now can you?

Sorry chap
My BTA project is kinda shelved until the torsion springs stop bending the fixing hardware ;)
GOT ANY PICS????

The idea behind these mounts was if the servo actually rested on the bottom plate, then less steerage would be lost thru trying to bend the plastic posts.

Getting the servo horn closer to the brace would also reduce rotational forces on the brace, by cutting down the leverage.

I tried a vertical servo, mounted up by the top link anchor, but had it a bit too low-profile, which made it necessary to modify the axle tube flange for the servo to sit level.
I over did the hacking a bit, but you get the idea ;)

[4RnrRick]

Heres the ones I'm using on my rear axle..... basically the same as teh ones you drew execpt I made mine from alum angle and I've got two servos....

[TWINSET]

Sorry for the delay, had to go on vacation!

The guy making them got them spot on - the base of the servo rests on the base plate of the mount - it looks a bit on the slant, but that's cos the servo case is uneven.

Still have to countersink the mounting holes, so the screw heads don't foul, and got some of those little stepped washers from Thundertech to keep it all aligned

Just gotta pick up the CVD's from the post office tomorrow, then it's back to a junk covered dining table :-P