Model Boat Mayhem
Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Radio Equipment => Topic started by: jaymac on October 08, 2012, 06:16:02 pm
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I have 3 props/Rudders on my boat she is biased to turning to Port probably due all props turning the same way b. I cannot seem to adjust the trim on the planet T5 properly ie with the stick central and the trim central if I move the trim lever to port it will move the rudders all the way toport . I need to trim to Starboard but with the trim fully over to the left I get marginal movement to the rudders to Starboard . Is there an adjustment on the T5 that canbalance the trim more evenly
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Possibly your servo linkages are wrong.Meaning that the servo moves the rudders more one way than the other. it may be required to move the servo to acheive equal throw and or reposition the links. As for your props simply reverse one pair of the motor leads and fit an opposite handed prop. John.
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Possibly your servo linkages are wrong.Meaning that the servo moves the rudders more one way than the other. it may be required to move the servo to acheive equal throw and or reposition the links. As for your props simply reverse one pair of the motor leads and fit an opposite handed prop. John.
I totally agree with jamac check the linkage.
john.
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having props that rotate in opposing directions will help keep the vessel in a straighter line , as for the rudder it sounds like you need to remove the horn , set the trim on the tx to central , and with the stick in the centre position power up both the tx and rx , this will reset the servo to its neutral position . then set all three rudders so they are straight before installing the horn back onto the servo . jon
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Thanks guys I've repositioned the horn on the servo I'll see how she fares now next time out . Changing props a bit daunting for me might trim the actual rudder central angle if need be :-))