Kraton $4.75 steering servo (flex) mount fix

[Timritchieblue]

I seen the other post for fixing the steering mount. Figured I would post a economical fix.

m3 x 30mm standoffs
https://www.ebay.com/itm/272268241489

The mount is fine,, all the flex is in the plastic post.

I used 30mm from info I got from other MODS,, but 20mm would prob work better. (Depending on how you want to mount your servo. Mine is pretty tall.

Very simple to install the Aluminum post to plastic mount.

Due to the height of my $13 servo.

http://www.banggood.com/JX-PDI-6221..._content=all&utm_campaign=toys-and-hobbies-US

I installed with the mount on the top of the servo. I did have to clearance the front for the steering rack arm to get full steering.. NO FLEX IN THIS MOUNT.

 

[WoodiE]

Simple yet effective mod, thanks for sharing @Timritchieblue

 

[Timritchieblue]

Simple yet effective mod, thanks for sharing @Timritchieblue

Thanks Woodie,, I bought the GKA chassis braces,, but I wasn't paying $40 for some bling bling servo plate.

 

[Rednas_N]

I was thinking, would this one fit?
http://www.robotshop.com/en/actobotics-standard-servo-plate-a.html

 

[Timritchieblue]

I was thinking, would this one fit?
http://www.robotshop.com/en/actobotics-standard-servo-plate-a.html

Kinda, but it's not needed. Shipping was like $9 on that servo plate, the stock one works fine.

 

[Vanning]

Nice work....good idea.

 

[Jerry-rigged]

Nice Work, Tim!

As luck would have it, I have a spare plastic mount lying around. I think I will chop it up for my Kraton.

I did the DIY mount with the "Standard Servo Plate A" mount for my Talion. Sux that a $7 plate need $9 in shipping.

BTW, Welcome to Arrmaforums! I liked your posts over on URC...

 

[Timritchieblue]

Nice Work, Tim!

As luck would have it, I have a spare plastic mount lying around. I think I will chop it up for my Kraton.

I did the DIY mount with the "Standard Servo Plate A" mount for my Talion. Sux that a $7 plate need $9 in shipping.

BTW, Welcome to Arrmaforums! I liked your posts over on URC...

Thanks man, I'm liking my Kraton so far. Have a couple more projects going also (1/6 CEN with Xmaxx tires, & a XO-1)

 

[jonUF02]

Great tip! I'll probably do this, too bad I'll have to wait because all the standoffs I can find come from China. Found a set of 10 red for $3.00, they come every 5mm. I'll have to do some measurements.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/10x-M3-CNC-...hash=item281d7b34d1:m:mGRikBYVcf3LnJUYSsha8aQ

 

[Paulie]

I went with these to save a few bucks over the Axial ones. I'm not sure how wide they are as they are in transit still.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251590975673?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[BigShow823]

Just ordered these this company is in usa Hobby Creek .com

 

[jonUF02]

I made some measurements and also decided to trade my taller Savox servo for another similar one that is the normal height of the stock servo. I went with 20mm posts, that leaves about 5mm of material on the original plastic mount which is 25mm overall.

 

[Jlolley]

This link is for the 30 and ships from US less than $5 for 8. I ordered the roboshop plate above last week for $7 shipped. Also I have already changed servo to aluminum brushless. I don't get the flex I did with stock. I noticed rubber seats on stock that I think may be the source of flex as well as plastic.



http://www.ebay.com/itm/8pcs-M3-30m...071591?hash=item1eba3542e7:g:VBgAAOSwuhhXUR1C

 

[Truevine]

What length standoff is needed for the stock servo? 20mm or 25mm? Thanks.

 

[Kalani938]

What length standoff is needed for the stock servo? 20mm or 25mm? Thanks.

I ordered 20

 

[Truevine]

I ordered 25mm. Hope it works.

 

[Dubbl-A]

I'll be doing this on my Senton this weekend!
Thanks for the step-by-step.