by Web FishApr 16, 2013 @ 06:31pm
Rudder control servomechanisms. Control the position of each of the four rudders of the vessel.
- Current selection: 4 x Hobby People HP-A38N
- Status: Undecided (under testing)
- Criteria: Cost, size, reliability, ease of control by Netduino (PWM)
- Finalists: Hobby People HP-A38N, Hitec HS-322, Airtronics 94102
- Main decision factors: Cost
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Spec highlights:
- Weight: 38g (1.34oz)
- Speed @ 4.8V: 0.20 sec
- Torque @ 4.8V: 3.4 Kg-cm (47.2 oz-in)
- Dimensions (mm): 40 x 20 x 36
Caveats:
- Water-proofing the enclosures. Going with servo-arm seal boots glued on to control arms;