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Regarding positive feedback oscillations

by | Thursday, September 22, 2022 |
Stop the oscillation before it ever begins with a bit of Velcro!

Large control surfaces are more flexible than you might believe and this means they can set up a positive feedback oscillation. There's an easy fix and we show you what to do about it!

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Rip Van Winkle, on returning to RC

by | Friday, September 4, 2020 |
Gone for 30 years? On what you've missed.

30 years is a long time in the world of technology, and RC has been no exception in advancing at a rapid pace. This brief article endeavors to help bring you up to speed regarding what you've missed!

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On using a gyro for rudder

by | Friday, February 28, 2020 |

If you've never flown a short coupled model equipped with a tail wheel, then it's quite likely you've never experienced the joy of taking off 90° to your initial heading. As pilots, we all know at...

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$14 for postage is a rip off!

by | Saturday, February 18, 2023 |
Or why you're not really being screwed on shipping

While it may seem you're being screwed when charged $14 for a small box, you're actually getting a good deal.

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All-metal versus all-steel, what gives?

by | Thursday, December 29, 2022 |
Is all-metal and all-steel the same?

Aluminum, brass, titanium, and steel are all metals - but - God in his infinite wisdom make them all different. Some are better than others for servo gears. As a rule, steel is the best. In this brief read you'll learn why!

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Do I need servos like these just for bashing?

by | Tuesday, August 2, 2022 |
Should i buy one, cry once, or buy cheap and really cry?

Many guys never learn the difference between price and value. In this brief look at two servos, one built to order for the lower end of the price scale, and the other built to the highest standard, you get the insider's perspective.

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Is titanium the best for gears?

by | Saturday, July 30, 2022 |
Shoping for servos can be tricky when pros are out to fool you you, so heads up!

Companies play dirty in our view by hiring world class psychologists to play their customers with sharp advertising and the canny use of words. Words express;y designed to evince emotions that may not be in the modeler's own interest. Be careful and above all else, trust your eyes!

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Will a Hobbywing Max6 run my servo?

by | Saturday, July 30, 2022 |
What happens when you starve your servo for current?

The Hobywing Max6 is unquestionably one of the finest ESCs on the market, but can its 6A BEC circuit run your servo and deliver what you paid for?

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Regarding props - heads up!

by | Monday, May 30, 2022 |
Gore warning - these images may turn strong stomachs!

Props can cause horrendous injuries; a leather glove or electric starter aren't enough to eliminate he possibility of getting hurt - so don't fly alone, have a pal help you, and get behind the model with alacrity to mitigate risk.

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Traxxas Sledge Steering

by | Thursday, April 28, 2022 |
On why there's more to selecting the best steering servo than meets the eye

As is usually the case, one of these articles comes about after someone asks my opinion regarding one of our servos. This time regards using a DS630BLHV for steering a Traxxas Sledge. And not just...

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On selecting battery packs

by | Sunday, March 27, 2022 |
3 tips for selecting the right pack for your model!

The right pack can make or break the experience so we show you three easy ways to go about doing it the way pros do; by chemistry and capacity!

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Skywing 116" Extra NG

by | Tuesday, December 21, 2021 |
Selecting the optimal servo for the Skywing 116" Extra NG

Paying for performance you can't feel is the height of foolishness but many club pilots do just that in equipping their model as if they were the 2nd coming of Jase. But if you tell us straight how you really fly then we can help guide you to the right servo for your purposes.

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Servos for the Flex CAP 232EX

by | Saturday, November 6, 2021 |
When you've outgrown toe package servos, what's next?

Flex Innovations does a fantastic job of packaging the CAP 232EX with servos great for the purpose of hitting an unbeatable price. Pilots who love the airframe and outgrow the servos have four ProModeler alternatives in the mini-class, one of which is probably just what's the doctor ordered!

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On servo gear trains

by | Saturday, October 16, 2021 |
A bit about the ins and outs of servo gear trains

Ever wondered how such a tiny motor can produce such huge amounts of torque? Like the transmission in a Ferrari launching it to to 200mph, with the servo it's down to the gear train.

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About tail rotor servos

by | Friday, September 17, 2021 |

Tail Rotor Servos There are a class of servos, which we call tail rotor servos. Their pulse range is half as wide (the why is beyond the scope of this article so please just accept that they're...

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BEC or dedicated pack?

by | Wednesday, September 1, 2021 |

Kindly review this material before proceeding. The case against synthetic voltage Bypassing the BEC As the manufacturer of ProModeler servos we advise using a 2S LiIon or LiFePO4 dedicated pack or a...

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Idle thoughts regarding chargers

by | Sunday, July 11, 2021 |
Before buying your next charger

Most charger-purchases are tactical decisions; what do I need right now? But a more strategic view may result in your deciding several inexpensive individual chargers deliver better redundancy and flexibility for charging/discharging several packs at a time. This may better suit you!

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X-MAXX-standard servos

by | Tuesday, July 6, 2021 |
Selecting a standard servo for the X-Maxx

The stock servo isn't strong enough, the metal gear upgrade they offer isn't powerful enough, what's a fellow to do who just wants to have fun? Choose from three standard-size servo alternatives and sort this problem for good!

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60-class servos

by | Saturday, June 26, 2021 |
Servos for the Extreme Flight 60-class model

Selecting servos for your next 60-class 3D model from Extreme Flight is either a matter of doing what others say, or thoughtfully deciding whether - for your style - you prefer speed, power, or both!

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