[NSRCA-discussion] Futaba and pattern

[James Oddino]

My first thought won't make everyone happy because it will make a lot  
of stuff obsolete but I think it is time to get rid of the analog  
pulse width interface between the receiver and servos.  It is time for  
a high speed computer bus so more information could be transferred at  
a higher rate.  The servo should use a brushless motor and if possible  
a stepper motor that would eliminate the need for a feedback pot.  In  
other words a true digital servo.  It should run with a range of  
voltages (7.2 to 9.0 volts) with no change in performance so no  
voltage regulators would be required.  It should keep working, at a  
noticeably slower rate,  from 7.2 down to 3.6 volts.  It should be  
programmable so servos could be matched exactly at all positions.

Jim O


On Dec 19, 2007, at 2:17 PM, Derek Koopowitz wrote:

> Futaba is looking for some new product ideas for upcoming equipment  
> and they are interested in seeing what ideas we all have for the  
> pattern arena that could be new and inventive.  This could be  
> anything from updating current equipment to new product development.
>
> If you could put some thoughts together in an email to me, I'll make  
> sure that they're sent to Futaba USA's attention.   I'll need to  
> have this back no later than the end of the year!
>
> Thanks!
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