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ColinSouthern · 06-05-2013, 10:25 PM

Hi Folks,

My Align T-Rex 450 PRO DFC takes a Mini size servo for the tail. I have a MKS DS95i MICRO servo that I want to fit -- so I'm going to need some kind of adapter plate.

I'm not having any luck finding what I want -- does anyone have a link to something that I can buy?

Many thanks.

boykster · 06-05-2013, 10:42 PM

something like this maybe?

http://tarot-rc-heli.com/450-PRO-V2-...ter_name=plate

toonttm · 06-08-2013, 02:32 AM

You will get better shipping rates and way quicker delivery by using a non-US based supplier...

http://www.miracle-mart.com/store/in...oducts_id=4802

free shipping...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/450-Pro-Carb...item257859cb32

cheap shipping...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/450-Pro-Carb...item4cf6d09327

RedOctobyr · 06-10-2013, 10:09 AM

I used the Tarot plate with my DS95 clone. Servo horn center ends up in slightly different spot, pushrod was effectively too short. With adjusters unscrewed enough, they started to pull off.

I moved the servo to the tail boom, much better. Proper servo setup, and no tail setup required if I adjust my tail gear mesh.

Sent using Tapatalk.

ColinSouthern · 06-10-2013, 02:59 PM

Thanks for that. I actually ordered one, but I actually use CF push rods that are a fraction short anyway (I have them unscrewed as far as i dare already).

I might have to make one myself -- will see how it works out.

tracernz · 06-10-2013, 07:52 PM

I've boom mounted mine now too since putting the DS95i on, makes changing TT gears a bit better.

I just put some small CF tube over a normal metal pushrod and it's much stiffer than the solid CF pushrods (although probably a little heavier). That allowed me to ditch the guides so no drag on the pushrod anymore.

ColinSouthern · 06-10-2013, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tracernz

I've boom mounted mine now too since putting the DS95i on, makes changing TT gears a bit better.

I just put some small CF tube over a normal metal pushrod and it's much stiffer than the solid CF pushrods (although probably a little heavier). That allowed me to ditch the guides so no drag on the pushrod anymore.

I had a look at this this morning - it looks to me like the CF Pushrod would have to be a lot shorter due to the further aft servo position???

RedOctobyr · 06-10-2013, 09:07 PM

I had done the grip flip mod on my Pro's tail.

Perhaps I simply had the plate installed wrong. But I think I looked at flipping it around, and decided that wasn't going to work/help, though I don't recall the reason at the moment. If I just goofed the installation, my apologies for bad info.

But I needed my servo horn rotated to move the ball closer to the tail (the horn couldn't be at 90°), and I had the Tarot CF pushrod adjusters extended as far as I dared. They were starting to loosen up (even strip past a thread) in flight, and I *still* needed the servo arm rotated towards the tail.

Once I mounted the servo on the boom, all was right with the world

My servo horn was back to 90°, I had the adjusters sufficiently screwed onto the pushrod, and I no longer had to fiddle with the tail setup any time I did something with the boom.

With a longer pushrod, the servo-horn-90° issue would have gone away, at least. But I still prefer having all the tail components mounted to the same rigid piece (tail boom).

Tasteles · 06-11-2013, 01:02 AM

I don't know if he's got any left, but another member here had some plates made out of aluminum that work really nice and look great if you go with the Align or KDE aluminum servo mount. Of course it'll cost a little more than a piece of CF.

If interested, you could shoot him a PM and see if he still has any left. He did state on the last page of his thread that when they were gone, he wasn't going to be getting any more made.

Here's his thread and he has pics on page 4.
https://www.helifreak.com/showthread...ht=ds95i+plate

ERRATIC · 06-11-2013, 04:58 AM

Thats what I did, mount the servo at the front of the existing mount, had to drill a hole in the front mount for the single center screw. then I made a small tab from aluminum to fill the rear of the mount.

I will try to get a pic up later if needed.

Steve

toonttm · 06-11-2013, 05:04 AM

Some good ideas here, I haven't setup my tail servo yet so I'll be looking at the alignment closely

(that's when/if-ever I actually get to finish this build!)

tracernz · 06-11-2013, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColinSouthern

I had a look at this this morning - it looks to me like the CF Pushrod would have to be a lot shorter due to the further aft servo position???

Yep, I'm using a 450 sport pushrod.

RedOctobyr · 06-11-2013, 11:40 AM

Same here, Tarot CF Sport pushrod. Sorry, didn't think to mention that.

06-05-2013, 10:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
ColinSouthern Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2012	Servo Adapter Plate Hi Folks, My Align T-Rex 450 PRO DFC takes a Mini size servo for the tail. I have a MKS DS95i MICRO servo that I want to fit -- so I'm going to need some kind of adapter plate. I'm not having any luck finding what I want -- does anyone have a link to something that I can buy? Many thanks.

06-08-2013, 02:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
toonttm Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2011	You will get better shipping rates and way quicker delivery by using a non-US based supplier... http://www.miracle-mart.com/store/in...oducts_id=4802 free shipping... http://www.ebay.com/itm/450-Pro-Carb...item257859cb32 cheap shipping... http://www.ebay.com/itm/450-Pro-Carb...item4cf6d09327 __________________ Trex 500E, Tarot 450 Pro V2 on 6S with Robird + MKS92A and MKS95i, Trex 250SE, mCPX x 2, Phoenix, Dx8 (sold: Dx6i, HoneyBee FP V2, mSR)

06-10-2013, 10:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
RedOctobyr Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2011	Re: Servo Adapter Plate I used the Tarot plate with my DS95 clone. Servo horn center ends up in slightly different spot, pushrod was effectively too short. With adjusters unscrewed enough, they started to pull off. I moved the servo to the tail boom, much better. Proper servo setup, and no tail setup required if I adjust my tail gear mesh. Sent using Tapatalk. __________________ Gaui X5, iKon, Edge 100, CC BEC Pro. Tarot 450 Pro FBL, Mini VBar, Ice Lite 50. BL mCP X, Nano QX, FrSky Taranis, iCharger 308Duo.

06-10-2013, 07:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
tracernz Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2012	I've boom mounted mine now too since putting the DS95i on, makes changing TT gears a bit better.I just put some small CF tube over a normal metal pushrod and it's much stiffer than the solid CF pushrods (although probably a little heavier). That allowed me to ditch the guides so no drag on the pushrod anymore.

06-10-2013, 09:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
RedOctobyr Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2011	I had done the grip flip mod on my Pro's tail. Perhaps I simply had the plate installed wrong. But I think I looked at flipping it around, and decided that wasn't going to work/help, though I don't recall the reason at the moment. If I just goofed the installation, my apologies for bad info. But I needed my servo horn rotated to move the ball closer to the tail (the horn couldn't be at 90°), and I had the Tarot CF pushrod adjusters extended as far as I dared. They were starting to loosen up (even strip past a thread) in flight, and I still needed the servo arm rotated towards the tail. Once I mounted the servo on the boom, all was right with the world My servo horn was back to 90°, I had the adjusters sufficiently screwed onto the pushrod, and I no longer had to fiddle with the tail setup any time I did something with the boom. With a longer pushrod, the servo-horn-90° issue would have gone away, at least. But I still prefer having all the tail components mounted to the same rigid piece (tail boom). __________________ Gaui X5, iKon, Edge 100, CC BEC Pro. Tarot 450 Pro FBL, Mini VBar, Ice Lite 50. BL mCP X, Nano QX, FrSky Taranis, iCharger 308Duo.

06-05-2013, 10:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
boykster Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2012	something like this maybe? http://tarot-rc-heli.com/450-PRO-V2-...ter_name=plate

06-10-2013, 02:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
ColinSouthern Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Dec 2012	Thanks for that. I actually ordered one, but I actually use CF push rods that are a fraction short anyway (I have them unscrewed as far as i dare already). I might have to make one myself -- will see how it works out.

06-11-2013, 01:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
Tasteles Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2011	I don't know if he's got any left, but another member here had some plates made out of aluminum that work really nice and look great if you go with the Align or KDE aluminum servo mount. Of course it'll cost a little more than a piece of CF. If interested, you could shoot him a PM and see if he still has any left. He did state on the last page of his thread that when they were gone, he wasn't going to be getting any more made. Here's his thread and he has pics on page 4. https://www.helifreak.com/showthread...ht=ds95i+plate

06-11-2013, 04:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
ERRATIC Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2011	Thats what I did, mount the servo at the front of the existing mount, had to drill a hole in the front mount for the single center screw. then I made a small tab from aluminum to fill the rear of the mount. I will try to get a pic up later if needed. Steve

06-11-2013, 05:04 AM	#11 (permalink)
toonttm Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2011	Some good ideas here, I haven't setup my tail servo yet so I'll be looking at the alignment closely (that's when/if-ever I actually get to finish this build!) __________________ Trex 500E, Tarot 450 Pro V2 on 6S with Robird + MKS92A and MKS95i, Trex 250SE, mCPX x 2, Phoenix, Dx8 (sold: Dx6i, HoneyBee FP V2, mSR)

06-11-2013, 11:40 AM	#13 (permalink)
RedOctobyr Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2011	Same here, Tarot CF Sport pushrod. Sorry, didn't think to mention that. __________________ Gaui X5, iKon, Edge 100, CC BEC Pro. Tarot 450 Pro FBL, Mini VBar, Ice Lite 50. BL mCP X, Nano QX, FrSky Taranis, iCharger 308Duo.

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