Twin Throttle linkage?
08-10-2003, 03:15 AM
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Twin Throttle linkage?
I quick and easy question for all you twin experts!
I am building my first twin, the Great Planes Profile 38.
Should I use the included throttle linkage, both throttles to one servo. Looks kind of clumsy. Or should I use micro servos in the booms to control the throttles?
Thanks!
bwillhite
I am building my first twin, the Great Planes Profile 38.
Should I use the included throttle linkage, both throttles to one servo. Looks kind of clumsy. Or should I use micro servos in the booms to control the throttles?
Thanks!
bwillhite
08-10-2003, 03:57 AM
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Twin Throttle linkage?
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The single servo can be made to work, but if you have room and the capability to carry the weight, (the profile P-38 has both) two servos are much easier to set up. Only disadvantage otherwise is the doubled expense for throttle servos.
Bill.
The single servo can be made to work, but if you have room and the capability to carry the weight, (the profile P-38 has both) two servos are much easier to set up. Only disadvantage otherwise is the doubled expense for throttle servos.
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08-10-2003, 03:03 PM
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Twin Servos
I whole heartedly agree with Bill. Use two servos. If you have a computer radio, there are very good reasons, in addition to less play in the linkage, such as ease of set up, if the servos are on separate channels and mixed together. With separate channels the top and low end can be matched easily. Now, as you are building a fun fly......consider mixing the throttle servos to the rudders......ABOVE 50% throttle for safety. Imagine knife edge and flat spins with differential thrust!!!
Good Luck,
Good Luck,
08-10-2003, 03:10 PM
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Twin Throttle linkage?
Great idea! I will wait and see how my MDS 18's run first!
I like MDS engines, but sometimes you get a lemon!
Got the tail feathers framed last night, need to start the wing today...also need to finish Taco II and foam EP mini-wing!
To many projects!
later
bwillhite
I like MDS engines, but sometimes you get a lemon!
Got the tail feathers framed last night, need to start the wing today...also need to finish Taco II and foam EP mini-wing!
To many projects!
later
bwillhite
