EDU

Are ProModeler servos programmable?

by | Tuesday, May 21, 2019 |
Programming at the transmitter is easier

A standalone servo programmer is something of a kludge because each servo must be removed from the airframe to access the lead, to disconnect it from the wiring harness and plug into the programmer. Rinse repeat for any adjustment - what a pain!.

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Fear of loss, or how to stack the odds in your favor!

by | Wednesday, April 3, 2019 |
or why otherwise sensible modelers use two batteries!

Marketing types push your buttons by using words like 'safety' to get you to ignore common sense and outfit your model with two battery packs. We explain why this is just BS designed to get rubes off their wallets.

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Hangar 9 60cc Fokker D VII servos

by | Wednesday, March 27, 2019 |
A brief run down on the best servos for the Hangar 9 Fokker D.VII scale WWI model

Sporting an 87" wingspan, the gorgeous Hnagar 9 version of the Fokker D.VII is almost perfectly 1/4 scale. Selecting the best servos can be tricky. We discuss this, and more!

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Servo Leads & Extensions

by | Thursday, February 28, 2019 |
Why getting what you pay for can be tricky!

I occasionally field questions regarding servo connectors and extensions (especially for giant scale models). Let's briefly delve into some mechanical and electrical considerations because basically, we (all brands) play by similar rules.

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About pots vs Hall Effect sensors

by | Thursday, November 1, 2018 |
Going to pot is never good!

The best potentiometers are rated at a million cycles while electronic Hall Effect sensors have a theoretical unlimited lifespan. This means pots are wear items. Does this make magnetic sensor technology a no-brainer? Not so quick!

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