Wire type & size for servo points

[collectors]

Hi, just setting up a few points servos & wondered what type & size of wire is recommended from servo arm to points arm. Don't laugh, i found an old plastic/nylon chopping board that fitted perfect into a sleeper. Bit of sanding & some brown paint. "Perfect"

 

[ge_rik]

Hi, just setting up a few points servos & wondered what type & size of wire is recommended from servo arm to points arm. Don't laugh, i found an old plastic/nylon chopping board that fitted perfect into a sleeper. Bit of sanding & some brown paint. "Perfect"
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Hi Chris
I seem to recall using paperclip wire in the early days, but have since used 1.5mm brass rod in an outdoor setting. I would probably use phosphor bronze if I was using servos now with an omega loop or a zig zag to allow for a bit of expansion and contraction.

Rik
PS I'd just check all your stock through that servo mount to make sure your rather ingenious bracket doesn't foul any carriage or loco steps (don't ask how I know this ..... )

 

[Greg Elmassian]

I agree, the mount needs to be trimmed to give locos clearance. Clearly the below loco would hit the plow, and if no plow, then the cylinders.

 

[Ralphmp]

Weirdly, there are two threads running with this title. Interestingly, the same advice appears in both from different contributors.

 

[collectors]

Weirdly, there are two threads running with this title. Interestingly, the same advice appears in both from different contributors.

Your right. I thought some pictures had been removed. Hopefully admin can merge or delete this one Wire type & size for servo points

& Keep this one Wire type & size for servo points

 

[Greg Elmassian]

this often happens when people reply by cell, a small difference in the subject title will create a new topic