Anyone tried alternative sero holes?

[Steve Joblin]

I just noticed that the tiny seros mounted on the 5in1 board have three position holes for mounting the servo rod that connects to the swashplate. Mine has both elevator and aileron pushrods in the top hole. Is that how everyone elses is? Has anyone tried moving the rods to a lower hole?

[TowPilot]

I was going to try but the holes are too small, not wanting to drill on that tiny piece of plastic and put pressure on the servo, I opted to simply turn the link on the rod 4 turns.

Having done so, I think moving to the middle hole would have been way too much of a change.

[aristo]

I just put both of mine in the middle holes and yes it is a huge change.The top holes are very sloppy and the others are tiny,I held the control arms in a flame for just a few seconds and worked them thru.After they are completely cool work them in and out a few times to loosen them up,the slop is now extremely diminished and I had to completely redo my trims on the test flight.I am now undoing the tx trim changes and setting it up thru the links.I really like the difference now much much crisper control response,once I get it all set up ill do a quick vid of it.
John

[Steve Joblin]

Interesting! If I understand what you are saying, it sounds like it has a similar effect as changing the servo holes on a CX/2... I'll be interested to see how moving the linkages to the second position impacts the "rock steady" hovering capabilities... can't wait to see a vid, Aristo!

[zx12bullet]

Hi I am a newbie to helies, but I have a suggestion for the servo arms.

I know exacty what you are taking about with the alternative hole options on the servo arms always being a tight fit and some times it is hard to get the control arms in.

I was seaching around my tool box and found my pick & hook set I bought a few years ago while working on my motorcycle and there is a 90 degree bent one that works wonders. This is the set I have. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00941513000P

What is nice is the picks are tapered and you can slowly stetch the holes under control without breaking the servo arms. I did it on my CP and on my CX2. I didn't even notice there were additional holes on the MCX as I just purchased it saturday and the fiance and I have been having a blast with it. It is funny how such a small purchase can be used from installing tension springs on a motorcycle exhaust system, to messing with these micro helis...lol

On a side note, I'd make a "n00b" post introducing myself on here but i don't see a "Newbie" or "Introduction" section like I have seen on a lot of my car and motorcycle fourms. If such a place exists please direct me.

-Mike

[shaggybirdman]

Mike

i just made a intro thread. welcome abord. enjoy the ride

Jerry