SERVO TO RUDDER

[Pete FinneyParticipant @petefinney80203]

Hi, I am looking for some advice please,i am building my first boat and am a little bit stuck, I have installed a Futuba standard servo to controll the two rudders,now this might seem a daft question,but what do i use to connect them together?I know from looking at model boats that some type of rod is used,but what is it excactly,any help much appreciated.

Regards Pete.

[Pete FinneyParticipant @petefinney80203]

[Andy CParticipant @andyc56856]

hi pete

I am pretty sure there is a proper rod you can buy. I just use the straight bit of a wire coat hanger. we have had some that were quite thin and they fitted through the servo bolt ok.

regards Andy

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

Pete,

You need clevis rods etc. see here; **LINK**

Of course you can just use bent wire combined with the inserts from chocolate block wire connectors as a cheaper alternative! Using two lengths of wire in thre connector neans that you can adjust the connector lengths as required.

Colin

[Pete FinneyParticipant @petefinney80203]

Hi, Thank You for your fast replies,All advice taken on board,the link to Cornwall Model Boats is Great thanks,they have just what i am looking for,in the meantime i've got the Better Half going through the wardrobe for Thin Coathangers, Thanks Again,

Regards Pete.

Edited By Pete Finney on 08/09/2013 21:12:55

[Amy jane SeptemberParticipant @amyjaneseptember49770]

Hello Pete.

This is the method my friend Lynn uses on her planes. 1.6mm s/s tig welders filler rod. Handy stuff!

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Garden wire, noit the plastic coverwed stuff..2mm or so.As per Amy`s post, easy, cheap..just put a very small dogleg either end.. servo arm may need enlarging a tiny bit with a needle file. Ashley nb Electrical connectors also a good idea for adjustment, take the plastic outer off for a more compact size.

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