Merlin spit Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 at the moment every time i attach the wing on one of my planes i have to tape the servo extension together as its feels a little bit of a loose fit ,anyway i seem to remember reading a tip in a mag on how to tie the cable around the socket so it held evething in place but i cant remenber how it was done ,if any knows it would be very helpful thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 a few places sell little locking covers which will solve your problem austen. Try ashlok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 yo austen-why not try the large size's of heatshrink-once it's put together it won't come apart.............................. ken anderson.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Ken. I suspect that he might want it to come apart at the end of the flying session. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handyman Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Hi Austen, Ken has the right idea. I have been using the heat shrink tubing idea for quite a few years now. It's ideal too, when you are trying to get an extended servo lead through a wing centre. I get mine from Maplins stores and its very good and firm, but easy to take apart again if neccessary. Try it and see what you think. The beauty of it is it dos'nt make the servo connection bulky. Happy flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handyman Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Sorry Peter, I read your posting after I had sent mine. I should have read Austen's post more carefully. You are right, he only needs a temporary solution. I must get a better pair of glasses. That's the trouble with old wrinklies like me (68). Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin spit Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 i think tims suggestion suits my needs best ,as i need to unplug the wing after a flying session .but if any knows the tieing method that would be ideal it envolves wraping the cables round somehow then connecting the two, il see if i can dig out the mag (dont think it was rcme)Edited By austen rover on 25/06/2009 10:16:36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 this type of thing is what I mean UK supplier... Edited By Timbo - Moderator on 25/06/2009 10:38:50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly P Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Austin, Why not get a small piece of balsa (say twice the length and similar width to the sockets when joined) lay the connectors together and zip tie on the cable at each end to the balsa, this will hopefully help, and if still concerned put a loop of slack on the clip side of the cable tie and this should provide an anti-shock capacity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 But thats still not exactly reusable and quick and easy to do at the field. As I said earlier, I use ASHLOK connectors on all my "removable" plugs and sockets, as they are secure, and offer multiway connectors for multiple servos too - see this example here of a 14 way version I use on my Spitfire wing. The downside is that you need to fit the correct plugs and sockets to the wiring, and need a decent crimping tool to perform this. So.... the best solution in austen's case is these, as they simply clip over stanadard servo connectors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I have used the plastic connectors, hold the connection secure but easy to remove when removing wing. And they can be used over and over again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin spit Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 thanks for quick response guys i think ill get the plastic connectors they look simple and do the job ,looks to be a lot going on in that spitfire tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy watson Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I also use the plastic connector locks and they are spot on. Buy an extra pack though- you always seem to need a couple more than you originally thought! Ebay is worth checking out for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Richards Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Beware of Ebay I bought some servo locks from a guy and they were a very poor fit. Make sure you get the right ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Beaumont Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Just to be awkward & a skinflint -I use an ihch of masking tape Stays on even when hot & is easily replaced whenever .Always have masking pape in flightbox anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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