Servo Extension Connectors

[David Harmon]

Good idea Earl about cleaning the connector pins but be careful of what
is used....some of the cleaners will soften plastic.
I use Caig ProGold. Go to their web site and order one of their
samples....It's enough to last a very long time for our use.
http://www.caig.com/
 
Regards
 
Dave NSRCA 586

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Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2003 4:57 AM
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Subject: Re: Servo Extension Connectors


Some sort of safety to ensure that connectors stay together is a good
practice, don't overlook the connections at the receiver. 

The pin/socket retention tab that the plastic connector housing indexes
against to keep the p/s in the housing is another potential failure
point. The metal tab will break off eventually and allow the p/s to move
out of the housing (unplug). This is especially true of aileron
connectors that are handled a bunch. I use flexible CA to keep this from
happening, just a little between the wire and the housing, it also acts
as a strain relief by anchoring the wire insulation to the housing. I
suggest not using non-flexible CA as there must be some movement between
the p/s/housing for alignment and good contact.

While on this subject, those of us in a climate that promotes (profuse)
sweating find that the aileron connectors will degrade from handling if
not cleaned with a contact cleaner occasionally.

Earl 

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