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agemax

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Re: rudder servo position?
« Reply #25 on: October 08, 2011, 05:50:12 pm »

well it has a esc now and i will mount it all tomorrow and post up some more pics wit it all fitted. a waterproof esc has got to be more reliable than an old msc :-))
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Re: rudder servo position?
« Reply #26 on: October 09, 2011, 08:30:15 pm »

ok so i have the new esc fitted and the receiver and steering servo. it all works ok except the steering is back to front??? turn right it goes left etc.
dosent matter where i place the servo it works the same. how can i fix this?
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Re: rudder servo position?
« Reply #27 on: October 09, 2011, 08:39:13 pm »

should be a reverse switch on your transmitter
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Re: rudder servo position?
« Reply #28 on: October 09, 2011, 08:41:42 pm »

should be a reverse switch on your transmitter
there isnt its an old techiplus ap227 mk3 transmitter
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Re: rudder servo position?
« Reply #29 on: October 10, 2011, 12:35:54 am »

hi mate.
leave the control arm where it is on the rudder and put it on the opposite side of the servo arm,
this will mechanically reverse the servo.
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don
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Re: rudder servo position?
« Reply #30 on: October 11, 2011, 05:35:34 pm »

ok so i finally worked out where to site the steering servo so it works correctly. the servo is secured and works fine. apart from tidiying up the cables before i secure them, does the receiver and the ESC look like they are in a good position?
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Re: rudder servo position?
« Reply #31 on: October 11, 2011, 06:56:20 pm »

looks good to me good luck with it  :-))
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Re: rudder servo position?
« Reply #32 on: October 11, 2011, 08:23:50 pm »


It looks like it will hit the hull when steering to Port.  Please tell me I'm wrong.


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Re: rudder servo position?
« Reply #33 on: October 11, 2011, 08:40:40 pm »

It looks like it will hit the hull when steering to Port.  Please tell me I'm wrong.


ken


you are wrong, it wont Ken, it just misses but it gives me even steering from l to r without putting any strain on the servo
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Re: rudder servo position?
« Reply #34 on: October 11, 2011, 08:50:28 pm »


Phew    :}

The reason I wrote was that I find my servos need at least 50 degrees each side of top centre.

Glad it's OK.

ken

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Re: rudder servo position?
« Reply #35 on: October 11, 2011, 08:57:38 pm »

Phew    :}

The reason I wrote was that I find my servos need at least 50 degrees each side of top centre.

Glad it's OK.

ken


its an old servo, maybe it hasnt got enough turn on it, i dont know yet but if it hasnt i will have to get a new servo and start from scratch again
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Re: rudder servo position?
« Reply #36 on: October 12, 2011, 12:18:26 pm »

hi mate,
your receiver and esc are both on the bottom of the boat.........
.I would have put them on the 'sides' as high as they would go .......out of any influx of water.....also in balloons.


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Re: rudder servo position?
« Reply #37 on: October 12, 2011, 12:56:06 pm »

hi mate,
your receiver and esc are both on the bottom of the boat.........
.I would have put them on the 'sides' as high as they would go .......out of any influx of water.....also in balloons.


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don
On the other hand, should it flip, they will then be at the new top, and might assist with self righting.  An ESC inside a balloon might suffer with lack of cooling airflow, and in a fast boat its normal to tape the lid for waterproofing.
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Re: rudder servo position?
« Reply #38 on: October 12, 2011, 01:18:02 pm »

Looking at the angles of the rudder servo and linkage you might end up with uneven throws left to right..... but it might just be my heli experience kicking in.... servos at 90 when centred lol
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Re: rudder servo position?
« Reply #39 on: October 12, 2011, 04:25:17 pm »

Looking at the angles of the rudder servo and linkage you might end up with uneven throws left to right..... but it might just be my heli experience kicking in.... servos at 90 when centred lol
its as close as i can get it. its pretty even both ways within a few degrees. unless i buy a new servo, which i cant see will make any difference, i will have to stick with it
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« Reply #40 on: October 12, 2011, 04:39:19 pm »

is the big hole in the back standard. should it be like this and will it cause a problem with water getting in?
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Re: rudder servo position?
« Reply #41 on: October 12, 2011, 04:43:12 pm »

Looking at the angles of the rudder servo and linkage you might end up with uneven throws left to right..... but it might just be my heli experience kicking in.... servos at 90 when centred lol

As E2V says, this is how you can set up your rudder linkage.

The Servo arm should be of equal length to the tiller (rudder) arm.
  ie. the length from the centre of the servo spindle to the hole use to connect the link - it should be as near-as-dammit the same on the tiller arm.
  iee. The 2 blue lines should be of equal length.

The neutral position of linkages should also be offset clockwise by about 20 - 30o so that you have equal throw left and right , without toughing the bulkheads.
 ieee. The angles between the blue and green should be 90o

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Re: look what i picked up today! ( Krick Avanti 2)
« Reply #42 on: October 12, 2011, 04:55:42 pm »

is the big hole in the back standard. should it be like this and will it cause a problem with water getting in?
cheers


Should do... unless you are going backwards too fast!

Make sure the lid / cover is secured to the hull with string etc. and has flotation in case it comes adrift.
Also, fully check the hull for leaks in the bath... mine had several!  >:-o
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Re: rudder servo position?
« Reply #43 on: October 12, 2011, 05:05:53 pm »

As E2V says, this is how you can set up your rudder linkage.

The Servo arm should be of equal length to the tiller (rudder) arm.
  ie. the length from the centre of the servo spindle to the hole use to connect the link - it should be as near-as-dammit the same on the tiller arm.
  iee. The 2 blue lines should be of equal length.

The neutral position of linkages should also be offset clockwise by about 20 - 30o so that you have equal throw left and right , without toughing the bulkheads.
 ieee. The angles between the blue and green should be 90o


so you are saying i should move the servo arm to the right a bit more? i am a bit confused
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Re: Krick Avanti II
« Reply #44 on: October 12, 2011, 06:00:59 pm »

Yes. Reposition both arms as in the diagram, and reset the rudder to neutral in this new position and test.   :-))
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Re: Krick Avanti II
« Reply #45 on: October 12, 2011, 06:02:37 pm »

Yes. Reposition both arms as in the diagram, and reset the rudder to neutral in this new position and test.   :-))


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Re: Krick Avanti II
« Reply #46 on: October 12, 2011, 09:25:51 pm »

Ideally, with the rudder set straight, if you draw a line from the rudder post to the servo pivot point, both the servo arm and the tiller arm should be at 90 degrees to that line, preferably facing the same way.  The connecting rod should then be the same length as the post-pivot line.  If the servo arm fouls the panel, it is permitted to shorten it and use a hole nearer the pivot point.  This means drilling a new hole to correspond in the tiller arm.  Expect a servo throw of about 45 degrees each side.  A rudder throw of this size is usually more than adequate.
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Re: Krick Avanti II
« Reply #47 on: October 13, 2011, 07:34:46 pm »

anyone know where i can get a decal set for it. original or repro? cant see any on ebay
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Re: Krick Avanti II
« Reply #48 on: October 13, 2011, 10:10:15 pm »

If you do ever find a set... buy me a single lottery ticket or a scratch card!   ok2
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