servo conversion

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15 May 2009 at 14:56 #20868
Nick Clarke 1
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Hi there,can anyone tell me how to convert a servo into a small motor and speed control, or point me in the direction of a suitable website containing instructions to do this job. I have a mind to motorise an airfix mtb, cant afford minature motors ect but I have loads of spare servos.

Many thanks, Nick
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15 May 2009 at 14:56 #5036
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15 May 2009 at 17:50 #20873
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Search robotics and “servo hack”

The ones with the modification already done have the deadband increased from the standard 8u SEC to 15 uSEC .That means they have about 4 clicks of your trim ratchet to cover the zero point instead of two.
16 May 2009 at 21:24 #20903
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Many thanks, a tad to technical for me, but ill still get some bits and give it a whirl.
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