How to Transfer the Servo of an RC Car Into an RC Plane
RC cars and RC airplanes share many of the same components. The radio frequency is different for air and land models, preventing you from using a radio receiver in both a car and an airplane, but many of the other components are interchangeable. The RC car steering servo is a standard size often used in .40 glow engine airplanes. The RC car servo is a good match for training models or scale planes. Care should be taken in attempting to use a servo from a car in a sport model. They are often not responsive enough for the aggressive flying of more experienced pilots.
Instructions
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Remove the Servo From the Car.
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Unplug the servo electrical lead from the radio receiver in the car.
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Remove the screw holding the servo saver to the servo gear. This is the connection point between the servo and the steering assembly for the car.
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Using a screwdriver, remove the screws holding the servo in place. Remove the servo from the car.
Install the Servo Into the Airplane.
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Place the servo into position in the airplane.
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Insert the screws needed to hold the servo in place. Do not overtighten.
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Plug the electrical lead from the servo into the airplane radio receiver.
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Turn on your radio transmitter and the the airplane receiver. Once the newly installed servo has centered, go on to the next step.
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Place the servo horn from the airplane onto the new servo. This is the linkage to the control surface connected to the new servo. Using a screwdriver, install the screw securing the servo horn in place.
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Tips & Warnings
Control linkages will vary depending on how you are using the servo in the airplane. Confirm that you have the appropriate linkage before installing the servo.
Using an old servo in an RC airplane can be risky. Do not use a servo from a heavily used race car or off-road truck in a new airplane.
References
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