WARNING! Only suitable viewing for hardcore geeks

[Surinder Singh]

I am having some problems with a faulty servo so I decided to do a little research into the working of servos.

First up heres my video demonstrating the issue. I think its due to grease getting in at the time of manufacture and its contaminated the pot.

My Video:
Lynx 130x tail servo - YouTube

But then I stumbled upon this little gem on Youtube, which I was compelled to share with you guys. Please heed the warning in the title of the this thread before viewing

Servos - working principle and homemade types - YouTube

if you can't watch it all watch the first 15-20min and then skip to around 24mins amazing stuff.

The guys narration is brilliant too.

Enjoy.

Oh and any thoughts on my servo issue would be much appreciated

Surinder.

[Bhujang]

That's definitely a bad servo! Ones like that have been known to blow the 3 in 1 board, do not continue using it! People who have in the US blew their boards! I'd send it back!

[Surinder Singh]

That's definitely a bad servo! Ones like that have been known to blow the 3 in 1 board, do not continue using it! People who have in the US blew their boards! I'd send it back!

Thanks I'll get it replaced. A little disappointed after waiting so long for these servos to become available.

I hope Lynx customer service is good.

[Mike Sanders]

I would definitely send it back.
Edit: To the retailer.

[Bhujang]

Many have felt that already! I got my today as yet to test it! Gulp!

[Surinder Singh]

I would definitely send it back.
Edit: To the retailer.

Will definitely be sending it back.

More importantly what did you guys think about the second video link.

I was so impressed I've subscribed to his channel. There also some Raspberry Pi stuff on there I'm watching now.

[Surinder Singh]

Many have felt that already! I got my today as yet to test it! Gulp!

Pls let us know how you get on with it?

I'd be interested hearing your feedback.

[HeliMonkey]

good video, although every time he says "circuits" I think of the Foxes Biscuits Panda....

[Surinder Singh]

good video, although every time he says "circuits" I think of the Foxes Biscuits Panda....

His other videos are quite good too

[enterpryse]

Jeez, how much time and money have you put into that heli. Glutton for punishment.

Forget it and get your raptor out more! ;-)

Going to the field later for coffee and natter as the wx is bad, see you there?

[Surinder Singh]

Jeez, how much time and money have you put into that heli. Glutton for punishment.

Going to the field later for coffee and natter as the wx is bad, see you there?
Forget it and get your raptor out more! ;-)

Lol I know I'm a sucker for punishment.

Its verging on some kind of mental illness, this morning I was thinking of ways to put a mini vbar on it

May join you for a coffee let me know what time?

[enterpryse]

1100 to 1300 ish

[Surinder Singh]

I never thought I'd get into IC but after watching this I'm in


Operating mode of a four stroke combustion engine - YouTube

[Bhujang]

Just got my lynx servo on, it was a real easy fit and I was lucky as it works sweet

Lynx does it again! This is a lovely and welcome upgrade for the 130X tail!

Hope you get yours replaced and it works as well )

Merry Christmas!

[Surinder Singh]

Just got my lynx servo on, it was a real easy fit and I was lucky as it works sweet

Lynx does it again! This is a lovely and welcome upgrade for the 130X tail!

Hope you get yours replaced and it works as well )

Merry Christmas!

Great news.

Just got a reply from Lynx saying they are looking into my issue.

I'm convinced I've just got a bad one. Looking forward to trying out a replacement. Was even tempted to just buy another one from the UK as they are now in stock here. But I guess it will be sensible to wait for the replacement.

Bhujang I notice your based in the Midlands where about?

Surinder.