Waterproofing a servo

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  1. Gettysburg114th

    Gettysburg114th Well-Known Member

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    I am working in a smaller project than Bismarck and will need to know how to waterproof a servo. What is the best way?
    Thanks,
     
    Gettysburg114th, Dec 10, 2008
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  2. Powder Monkey

    Powder Monkey Active Member

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    I would buy that new one that is out there not sure of the particulars but making one isn't all that water proof [:D]
     
    Powder Monkey, Dec 11, 2008
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  3. GregMcFadden

    GregMcFadden Facilitator RCWC Staff

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    http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXTKL0&P=7
    http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXTKL3&P=7

    the big gun folks were having really good luck in testing with these. You might shoot wreno an email, I lost the email string about the testing results.
     
    GregMcFadden, Dec 11, 2008
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  4. BoomerBoy17

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    I am hoping to buy the second one for my rudder. I hope it works.
     
    BoomerBoy17, Dec 11, 2008
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  5. Gettysburg114th

    Gettysburg114th Well-Known Member

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    thanks for the info guys.
     
    Gettysburg114th, Dec 11, 2008
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  6. Evil Joker

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    i have one for my rudder (Traxxas E-Maxx)and been sunk 5 times.so far so good i will be getting some more
     
    Evil Joker, Dec 11, 2008
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  7. BoomerBoy17

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    Thanks joker, that makes me want xmas to come even more : )
     
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  8. GregMcFadden

    GregMcFadden Facilitator RCWC Staff

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    have you done anything to it?

    -Greg
     
    GregMcFadden, Dec 11, 2008
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  9. Evil Joker

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    no
     
    Evil Joker, Dec 11, 2008
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