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Electronics => Electronics => Topic started by: Stefan on January 06, 2009, 12:36:17 PM

Title: Modifying HS-475HB for continuous rotation problem
Post by: Stefan on January 06, 2009, 12:36:17 PM
Hello,

I followed the tutorial about modifying servos for continuous rotation but when I finished the tutorial it seems the servo is not working correctly.  After adjusting the pot until the servo stopped spinning, I glued the pot in place by putting a drop of superglue on the pot. After letting it dry I plugged the servo in to check that it spins correctly and it just hums.  I have tried several different channels (i.e. center position sticks and free position sticks) on my transmitter.  I also checked the receiver battery voltage and it is fine.  The last thing I checked was to make sure none of the glue ran into the gear next to the pot and it did not.  It seems the motor just won't spin now that I have moved and glued the pot.  Any help would be appreciated.

My last idea to fix it is to use some superglue debonder to free the pot but I want to make sure that won't be harmful to the potentiometer.  I am sure any liquid dripping onto the circuit board would be bad.

Thanks

Stefan
Title: Re: Modifying HS-475HB for continuous rotation problem
Post by: airman00 on January 06, 2009, 01:06:42 PM
Might help: http://narobo.com/articles/ModServos.html
Title: Re: Modifying HS-475HB for continuous rotation problem
Post by: Stefan on January 06, 2009, 01:21:22 PM
I was hoping not to modify the electronics as this servo has the capability of decoupling from potentiometer by removing the gear insert. 
Title: Re: Modifying HS-475HB for continuous rotation problem
Post by: Admin on January 26, 2009, 04:07:29 AM
Did you get it to work?

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After adjusting the pot until the servo stopped spinning, I glued the pot in place by putting a drop of superglue on the pot. After letting it dry I plugged the servo in to check that it spins correctly and it just hums.
What program were you using to make the servo rotate (after modifying it)?
Title: Re: Modifying HS-475HB for continuous rotation problem
Post by: Stefan on January 26, 2009, 11:25:54 AM
Yes I got it to work.  I ended up having a damaged gear so i replaced it.  Currently I am not using a program, I am just using a mix on my RC transmitter to get dual motor steering.  I am planning on purchasing a BotBoard soon to play with.