Servo mounting

Servo mounting

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17 October 2012 at 17:55 #37087
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I mounted my rudder servo very neatly and was happy with it until I wanted to remove the servo – but it would not come out because the wires fouled the mounting. Solution was to break out the mounting again, and redesign it with a suitable gap to allow the wires to exit or make the mounting removable by screwing it down. Not as neat as the first installation. Any better ways of doing this, or is the servo usually there for keeps? Brian
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17 October 2012 at 17:55 #5195
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17 October 2012 at 18:38 #37088
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Brian. I make a three sided box for mine, with the sides thick enough to put a couple of screws in to hold it down, and the bottom of one side cut away for wire exit.

Or i have used a full box, slit down one side to allow wire entry, (servo slips in from the top) again sides thick enough for a couple of screws.

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18 October 2012 at 08:17 #37090
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Hi Ashley. when you think of the possibilities, there are quite a few, including sliding the servo in from the side on to 2 cantilevers which take the screws. When you need to install from the top, it does seem that a box would be the most sturdy, particularly if the ends are thick enough to take the screws. If you are using a servo tray, a cut-out with the slit positioned to allow the leads to pass through is neat, provided the tray is thickened to hold the screws. I must say that many of the rudder servos I have seen on this site seem to be mounted in a permanent position. Thanks for your help. Happy sailing. Brian
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