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wolfdown
12-03-2009, 02:10 PM
I installed the round servo horns that came with my Align DS610s since they had the specified 29.5mm pitch between mounting holes. The only problem now, is that the link arms are binding with against part of the horn after moving a few degrees past 90.

Anyone working with the same hardware? Did you have this problem?

Possible solution is to just cut half of the round servo horn off. Is this the best route to go? :confused::confused:
kazager
12-03-2009, 05:54 PM
are you using the shouldered balls? (sorry don't know how to make that sound better)
wolfdown
12-03-2009, 06:02 PM
are you using the shouldered balls? (sorry don't know how to make that sound better)

I think so. Will verify tonight.

Part of the problem is that the balls on the servo horns stick out a little farther than the balls on the control arms. So the linkage rods are angled inward, slightly. Does that sound right? I can add a pic if needed.
wolfdown
12-04-2009, 01:41 AM
are you using the shouldered balls? (sorry don't know how to make that sound better)

Yes, I confirmed they are shouldered.
kazager
12-04-2009, 08:01 AM
a picture would help me. I'm using the Align wheels on my Velocity and they rub, but the balls are mounted on the side of the wheel where the nut is supposed to go, so that the shoulder is in the nut well, and they only barely rub (no gap but no resistance either). I am going to use a washer or a nut to give it a little room, that should work fine for you too I would think.
wolfdown
12-04-2009, 12:02 PM
the balls are mounted on the side of the wheel where the nut is supposed to go, so that the shoulder is in the nut well, and they only barely rub (no gap but no resistance either).

Correct, this is how I mounted mine as well. I think our situation is the same. I'll look into finding a spacer to fit into the nut well. If you you know of any place where I could get that, please post.
kazager
12-04-2009, 12:25 PM
since it's made for the nut, just use a 2nd nut, tighten the ball down to the nut, put the screw through the hole, seating the nut in the well, and tighten the nut on the back side. I also considered using some jb weld or epoxy to fill the hole & redrill it. I would not cut the wheel.