I'll be attempting to set up dual servo steering on a large scale (1/5) catamaran hull, using 2 Savox 1270's. I need them to operate in opposite directions for a push/pull type system. What can I use to control the action of the servo's to operate in this fashion. I have a Scott Grey HVX dual voltage regulator to use for voltage control on the HV system it will have and I also have a Gryphon Extreme-Heli voltage regulator as well so either one will work. Just trying to determine if I need a gyro or similar device to operate both servos in opposite direction's. Thanks for any and all input :)
Setting up dual servo steering-how to?
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Setting up dual servo steering-how to?
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Stupid question, but will flipping the servo's in the mount in opposite accomplish this? -
seems like it would yes. try itThere's a hole at the center of earth where the rest of the world sinks but i stand still...Comment
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my question is, why do you want them to go separate directions?
im visualizing two servos in my head, and even if they turn the same direction, it still should work....There's a hole at the center of earth where the rest of the world sinks but i stand still...Comment
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They will be mounted on their sides, so I need one to move forward and one to move reverse at the same time.Comment
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wouldn't having them go opposite directions either both pull or both push at the same time?
edit: ahh ok.... now i see....There's a hole at the center of earth where the rest of the world sinks but i stand still...Comment
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It would be more normal to set up the push pull with a double ended horn on on servo as normal then run a short pushrod/s from a second servo behind it to assist. that way any minute differences in the speed or distance the servos travel are just a little extra amp draw from the servos fighting each other rather than tightening and loosening the cables allowing the rudder to flutter.
Paul Upton-Taylor, Greased Weasel Racing.Comment
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You could use an RX with dual #1 channels, or mix one stick input into 2 different channels at 100% to utilise a dual power regulator to supply power to each servo through its own connector. A Y lead would run the current from both servos through a single connector, workable but not the best use of what the OP has.
"a large scale (1/5) catamaran hull", if that is a modern offshore cat, the model would be in the region of 10 feet long. That would require some torque.Paul Upton-Taylor, Greased Weasel Racing.Comment
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