won't that put a bit (too much) of strain on the servo with a direct connection like that or is that gun balanced on both sides of the pivot point (and less/no strain on the servo)? I know it's not the same as if it was in a tank where there will be shocks to the servo due to the bouncing of the gun, but would it benefit having a (can't think of the name of it at the moment - it looks like an "L") in between the servo and the gun (the word "bell crank" just popped into my head - not sure if that's the correct part name) to gain a bit more torque? chris In a message dated 7/27/2014 10:18:07 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, rctankcombat@googlegroups.com writes:
Caleb, My first tank, T-12, the Pz IV used a servo for the elevate for years. It will be fine for the upcoming battle. Can't wait to see your project finished. John P. On Sunday, July 27, 2014 8:43:11 PM UTC-4, Caleb Smith wrote: I'm in on this hobby too! After Tyng Industries offered a half built artillery piece for a very reasonable price, I just couldn't refuse. So, now I'm the proud owner of a half built 25 pounder that needs rotate and elevate. I would like to get this ready for the next battle, so I'll be hurrying along. In the last two days, I think I've figured out the elevate system. Basically, it's just a standard servo with an extension on the horn with a piece of wire running from the horn to the gun platform. The servo has plenty of movement to get to the 10 degrees maximum elevation, plus plenty of down angle. I've attached a photo showing the basic idea. If you guys think it will work, I'll replace the wire with a wooden pushrod system. Thanks, Caleb -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to _rctankcombat+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com_ (mailto:rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com) . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
