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Servomechanisms in RC
John Bisaga (LCAA)August 12, 2008
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Scope of Presentation
• Function.• How they work• Characteristics/specifications.• Choosing servos for a plane.• Only talk about conventional motor/geared
servos (no coil actuators, etc.)• Conclusions
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Function of a Servo
• Convert an electrical input signal into mechanical motion.– Rotary– Linear
• Respond proportionally to the input signal.
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Typical Servo Input Signal Pulse
0.9 – 2.1 milliseconds
Channel signals are in sequence.
Each channel signal repeats every 20 msec. or ~ 50 times/second.
* Transmitter Trim function modifies width at neutral
Neutral = 1.5 msec. *
Mechanical Stops at Extremes
1.2 msec. (1200 µsec.) = 80 degrees.
15 μsec. = 1 degree.
Variable Width
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Receiver Output
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2
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1 2 3
Repeated ~ 50 times/sec.
Every 20 milllisecomds (ms)
DECODERDerivd from receiver input signal
27 MHz, 50 MHz, 72 MHz, 2.4 GHz.
AM, FM, PCM, SS
Channel Number
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How a Servo WorksAnalog or Digital
CompareElectronics
Motor drives (through a series of gears) the output shaft (clockwise or counter-clockwise) to make pulse widths equal.
So that “Where I am” = “Where I want to be”
1.5 ms. 2.0 ms.
Input Feedback
Where I want to be. Where I am.
Pulse Generation Electronics
1.5 ms.
Driven by output shaft.
Motor drive pulses
Where I was.
Variable
Resistor
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Output Shaft
Typical Servo Configuration/Gearing
Four sets of gears at ~4:1 each (about 300:1 total).
Folded within servo case to save space.
M
O
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Potentiometer
(variable resistor)
Mechanical Stops
Gears get thicker as you progress along the train.
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Servo Response(measured)
A Linear Relationship
-60-40-20
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1098
1144
1181
1229
1276
1316
1362
1406
1450
1496
1531
1584
1628
1665
1716
1754
1801
Pulse Length (microsec.)
Mec
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Mov
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(deg
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Servo Characteristics andSpecifications
• Design (coil actuator, motor/gear w. feedback)• Analog or Digital (Refers only to internal
electronics in servo.).• Output Torque (spec.)
– Measured in ounce inches (not ounces/inch)– Range for Hitec servos is 12.5 to 275 (at 4.8
volts battery voltage).– About 20% more at 6.0 volts.
• Transit Time (speed) (spec.)– Time to move through a 60 degree angle at
4.8 or 6.0 volts. – Range is < 0.1 to > 0.3 sec. at 4.8 volts.– About 15 – 20% faster at 6.0 volts.
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Characteristics (cont.)Centering (generally not specified) affected by:
– Electronics design (potentiometer quality & digital electronics)
– Gear slop– Output Bearing slop– Load Applied
• Size (spec.)– Coil actuators (< ½ inch in diameter) – Smallest “regular” about 0.73 x 0.3 x 0.59
inches (Hitech Ultra Feather).– Largest about 2.3 x 1.1 x 2.0 inches (1/4
Scale).
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Characteristics (cont.)• Weight (0.15 – 5.4 oz. or more) (spec.)• Movement Range (not spec. except for 180
degree units.– Typically +- 40 degrees or more (80 degrees
total) for aircraft servos.– Up to 180 degrees (+-90 degrees) for landing
gear/sail control servos.• Ball Bearings or Bushings on output shaft affect:
– Lifetime (bearings last longer)– Position Accuracy (better for bearings)– Upgrade kits available to add bearings.
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Characteristics (cont.)
• Coreless vs. Poled Motor. (brushless motors are now available).– Coreless motors have less inertia (start and
stop quicker)– Coreless are more expensive to manufacture– Coreless less popular now with better poled
motors and digital servo availability
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Characteristics (cont.)
• “Plastic” or Metal Gears.– Brass, Titanium, etc.– Nylon, Karbonite, etc.– Metal for high torque, high impact areas (generally
noisy and wear quicker).
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More on How Servos Work• One pulse doesn’t do it. Somewhere between 5
and 15 pulses will come along before servo reaches destination.
• As servo reaches destination, less and less power is delivered to the motor. (None when at destination and no load applied.)
• An error is required before power is again delivered to the motor. Power delivered related to size of the error.
• Design tradeoffs exist in motor power, gear ratio, transit time, motor type, output torque, etc.
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Digital Servos• Input identical to analog servos.• Digital refers to the electronics that process the
error signal and drive the motor.• Microprocessor does this and controls
– Rotation direction– Range of rotation– Speed of rotation– Neutral point– “Dead band”– Fail safe point
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Analog vs. Digital Servo Internal Operation
(From Futaba Web Site)
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From Futaba Web Site
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Mechanical Considerations
• Mounting– Screws/grommets– Double-sided tape– Hot glue– Etc.
• Linkage– Geometry– Pull pull– Multiple servos (per control surface, ganged.)
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General Considerations for Choosing Servos
• Wing Span• Flying Speed• Control Surface• Type of Flying
– Precision (Need good centering &linearity)– 3-D (Need torque for maximum deflection)– Heli (Need high speed – tail rotor)– Scale (Need torque & possibly metal gears)– Boring holes in sky (Need cheap)
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Calculated Servo Torque vs. SpeedFrom Electric Flight in Colorado Web Site
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DiamanteTrainer
Diamante: Ailerons: 3.0 " x 21 " One servo per aileron Max. deflection 30 degrees
Trainer: Ailerons: 1.5 " x 27 " One servo for both ailerons Max. deflection 30 degrees
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Torque vs. SpanBased on published reviews
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30 39 39 39 40 40 48 54 56 57 64 65 66 67 79 100
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Span (inches)
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P-40Spitfire Jet
P-51
Extra 2606.4 c.i.
Diamante
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Conclusions• Theoretical torque calculations may get you in
the ballpark but may be low because of assumptions made.
• Servo specifications are very useful, but not the only considerations in selection.
• Pay attention to the type of flying you will be doing and the specific control surface.
• Talk to other pilots flying similar airplanes.• Heed the manufacturer/distributor’s
recommendations regarding servos.