N5 and Elevator Servo Horn

[waveydavey]

Am I being an absolute fruitcake here. The elevator balls rub on the servo case of the 610's and the thread of the ball rubs on the aileron control rods. Yes I can cut the stud left over off and space the servo horn off, but should I have to. Or have I got it completely wrong?

I am wondering after seeing Ian's post yesterday and some other problems whether I've done the right thing.

Oh, and another thing whilst I'm on one, the manual needs a little more information. Head geometry etc.

[ROSSCO]

Although I'm running Futaba BLS451's i don't have ny issues and there is plenty of clearance! I've never used Align servos so I couldn't comment on them but I could be helpful if you could post a picture of this.

[waveydavey]

It's difficult to get a reliable focus but you can sort of see it.



This one you can see the thread left on the ball screw rubs on the control rods

[jamiem]

those horns must be a little shorter in height than the futaba heavy duty ones i was using, or perhaps the case is slightly taller?

[squeaky pete]

i used the 4 point horn on my old n5, i remember it being close, but i dnt recall it touching on the case??

[MartinH]

Those servos look to be taller than my futs where the shaft extends out of the case for the servo horn. The servos I have, the ball link catches the servo arm slightly.

[waveydavey]

I think if I take the label off it might just clear ;-) I'll probably put a shim between the horn and the output shaft or have a look at different horns. How critical is the 13.5 centres I saw someones with the Align round type horns. I wasn't too bothered about the length of stud left as it can be filed or cut. Do 610's really buzz like they're jammed solid against something

[jamiem]

610s buzz loudly, constantly

[MartinH]

Yeh try taking the sticker off lol
I think the shim idea is way to go. I couldnt say on the 13.5 centres, I have no example as a reason why but I wouldnt want to bring the ball links closer to the centre of the servo, expecially with the 2 way pully. Doesnt sound very good :/. If you're extending outwards then I prefer that way.

[Fixxxer]

I have align's in mine and think i had a similar prob, cant remember now ! Will have a butchers 2moz let ya know.

[Tripler]

i used the 4 point horn on my old n5, i remember it being close, but i dnt recall it touching on the case??

Same on my 5, and yes 610s do buzz, Align should supply ear defenders with them

[Spanner]

How critical is the 13.5 centres

I set servos up as per the manual, and all rod lengths as per the manual and she hovered almost perfectly on her maiden, a couple of click back and right was all that was needed.

[sacko]

The profile of Align 610s are a lot higher than Futaba BLS servos, found this out on the 700 and never really noticed before.

The Align wheels would give you a larger gap, if they are the correct resolution for the N5.

[waveydavey]

Theyre not quite right Paul but I'll look around for something different. I don't know if I'll be able to put up with the buzzing from them though. Doing my head in just setting up

[Nick B]

You will get used to the buzzin mate,i dont notice now untill someone makes comment up the field....you wont leave the heli switched on after a flight for sure