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marchudson(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 5:44 pm Post subject: Ray Allen Trim Servo

Was wondering if anyone else had this problem or not?  

   

Before I mount the elevator trim servo bracket with the Ray Allen trim servo, I wanted to   

think about the wiring.  The wires make a real sharp bend due to the closeness of the mounting bracket.  

See attached picture.  Did anyone cut out a half circle in the bracket or just bend the wires and   

cover with protective material?  

   

Also, what wire did you guys use to hook up the servo?  

   

I was thinking of ordering the WC2 5 wire Teflon Installation Cable from Ray Allen   

at $1.10 per foot.  

   

   

Thanks for the input  

   

Marc Hudson  

#560

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armywrights(at)adelphia.n
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Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 6:27 pm Post subject: Ray Allen Trim Servo

I left the sharp bend in mine, but the half circle is a good idea…  There’s definitely enough structure to support cutting such a small relief for the wires.  

   

Rob Wright  

#392  

         

  

From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Marc

 Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 8:44 PM

 To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: Ray Allen Trim Servo  

  

   

Was wondering if anyone else had this problem or not?  

   

Before I mount the elevator trim servo bracket with the Ray Allen trim servo, I wanted to   

think about the wiring.  The wires make a real sharp bend due to the closeness of the mounting bracket.  

See attached picture.  Did anyone cut out a half circle in the bracket or just bend the wires and   

cover with protective material?  

   

Also, what wire did you guys use to hook up the servo?  

   

I was thinking of ordering the WC2 5 wire Teflon Installation Cable from Ray Allen   

at $1.10 per foot.  

   

   

Thanks for the input  

   

Marc Hudson  

#560  

   

   

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dlm46007(at)cox.net
Guest

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 6:27 pm Post subject: Ray Allen Trim Servo

I can't recall cutting the bracket but for wiring  you might consider a shielded quad and a shielded pair of 22G wire. probably  less expensive that the trim cable and shield can be grounded on one end if  there are stray electrons running around in your airplane. Come to think of it I  bought the cable and decided not to use it.

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Ray.R.Doerr(at)sprint.com
Guest

Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 6:23 am Post subject: Ray Allen Trim Servo

I drilled mine for a small hole and inserted a snap bushing so the wires come out of the side.  Just drill the hole in the center of the side metal so as not to weaken it.  

     

Thank You

 Ray Doerr

    

  

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Vern(at)teclabsinc.com
Guest

Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 7:11 am Post subject: Ray Allen Trim Servo

Hi all,  

   

Since we are talking about Allen trim servos, what kind of wire connectors are people using to hook it to the wiring? Knife splice, butt splice, AMP PIDG or what? I ask primarily because the aileron trim servo is mounted on the left wing’s inboard inspection cover. And it seems like it would be nice to be able to “unplug it” in the future without cutting the wires.  

   

Vern Smith (#40324 wings)  

         

  

From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Doerr, Ray R [NTK]

 Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 7:23 AM

 To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: RE: Ray Allen Trim Servo  

  

   

            I drilled mine for a small hole and inserted a snap bushing so the wires come out of the side.  Just drill the hole in the center of the side metal so as not to weaken it.  

     

Thank You

 Ray Doerr

    

  

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Deems Davis

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 925

Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 8:27 am Post subject: Ray Allen Trim Servo

I've seen two approaches used. 1. is on Aeroelectic.com where Bob 

illustrates how to use a 9 pin d-sub with the flanges ground off and 

then bound with shrinkwrap. 2. Ted French has used what I believe are 

RJ45 connectors (I assume this requires a special crimp tool, but looked 

like a nice solution.



Deems Davis # 406

Panel/Finishing

http://deemsrv10.com/



Vern W. Smith wrote:



[quote] Hi all,



 Since we are talking about Allen trim servos, what kind of wire 

 connectors are people using to hook it to the wiring? Knife splice, 

 butt splice, AMP PIDG or what? I ask primarily because the aileron 

 trim servo is mounted on the left wing’s inboard inspection cover. And 

 it seems like it would be nice to be able to “unplug it” in the future 

 without cutting the wires.



 Vern Smith (#40324 wings)



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 *From:* owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com 

 [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] *On Behalf Of *Doerr, 

 Ray R [NTK]

 *Sent:* Tuesday, September 26, 2006 7:23 AM

 *To:* rv10-list(at)matronics.com

 *Subject:* RE: Ray Allen Trim Servo



 I drilled mine for a small hole and inserted a snap bushing so the 

 wires come out of the side. Just drill the hole in the center of the 

 side metal so as not to weaken it.



 Thank You

 *Ray Doerr*



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jesse(at)itecusa.org
Guest

Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 10:44 am Post subject: Ray Allen Trim Servo

I used 9-pin d-subs with zip-ties through the holes in the two connectors to hold them together and heat shrink from the back of the connector onto the wires.  

   

Do not archive.  

     

Jesse Saint  

I-TEC, Inc.  

jesse(at)itecusa.org (jesse(at)itecusa.org)  

www.itecusa.org  

W: 352-465-4545  

C: 352-427-0285  

        

  

From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Vern W. Smith

 Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 11:11 AM

 To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: RE: Ray Allen Trim Servo  

  

   

Hi all,  

   

Since we are talking about Allen trim servos, what kind of wire connectors are people using to hook it to the wiring? Knife splice, butt splice, AMP PIDG or what? I ask primarily because the aileron trim servo is mounted on the left wing’s inboard inspection cover. And it seems like it would be nice to be able to “unplug it” in the future without cutting the wires.  

   

Vern Smith (#40324 wings)  

         

  

From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Doerr, Ray R [NTK]

 Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 7:23 AM

 To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: RE: Ray Allen Trim Servo  

  

   

            I drilled mine for a small hole and inserted a snap bushing so the wires come out of the side.  Just drill the hole in the center of the side metal so as not to weaken it.  

     

Thank You

 Ray Doerr

    

  

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coop85(at)bellsouth.net
Guest

Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 4:36 pm Post subject: Ray Allen Trim Servo

Marc,  

    I can’t remember any issues with the wire bend, but I got the MAC 5-wire servo wire from Aircraft Spruce for a little cheaper:  

           

MAC SERVO WIRE 5 WIRES 20 FT         

11-11550         

$16.20         

              

MAC SERVO WIRE 5 WIRES 25 FT         

11-11549         

$20.25         

              

MAC SERVO WIRE 5 WIRES 50 FT         

11-11548         

$40.50         

         

Marcus  

Do not archive  

         

  

From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Marc

 Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 9:44 PM

 To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: Ray Allen Trim Servo  

  

   

Was wondering if anyone else had this problem or not?  

   

Before I mount the elevator trim servo bracket with the Ray Allen trim servo, I wanted to   

think about the wiring.  The wires make a real sharp bend due to the closeness of the mounting bracket.  

See attached picture.  Did anyone cut out a half circle in the bracket or just bend the wires and   

cover with protective material?  

   

Also, what wire did you guys use to hook up the servo?  

   

I was thinking of ordering the WC2 5 wire Teflon Installation Cable from Ray Allen   

at $1.10 per foot.  

   

   

Thanks for the input  

   

Marc Hudson  

#560  

   

   

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marchudson(at)comcast.net
Guest

Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 4:54 am Post subject: Ray Allen Trim Servo

Thanks to everyone that replied.  I got some really good ideas.  

   

Appreciate the help.  

   

Marc  

         

  

From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Marcus Cooper

 Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 7:35 PM

 To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: RE: Ray Allen Trim Servo  

  

   

Marc,  

    I can’t remember any issues with the wire bend, but I got the MAC 5-wire servo wire from Aircraft Spruce for a little cheaper:  

           

MAC SERVO WIRE 5 WIRES 20 FT         

11-11550         

$16.20         

              

MAC SERVO WIRE 5 WIRES 25 FT         

11-11549         

$20.25         

              

MAC SERVO WIRE 5 WIRES 50 FT         

11-11548         

$40.50         

         

Marcus  

Do not archive  

         

  

From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Marc

 Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 9:44 PM

 To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: Ray Allen Trim Servo  

  

   

Was wondering if anyone else had this problem or not?  

   

Before I mount the elevator trim servo bracket with the Ray Allen trim servo, I wanted to   

think about the wiring.  The wires make a real sharp bend due to the closeness of the mounting bracket.  

See attached picture.  Did anyone cut out a half circle in the bracket or just bend the wires and   

cover with protective material?  

   

Also, what wire did you guys use to hook up the servo?  

   

I was thinking of ordering the WC2 5 wire Teflon Installation Cable from Ray Allen   

at $1.10 per foot.  

   

   

Thanks for the input  

   

Marc Hudson  

#560  

   

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Vern(at)teclabsinc.com
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Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 6:54 am Post subject: Ray Allen Trim Servo

Deems & Jesse,  

   

Thanks for the idea of using the d-subs! Sure beats any can of worms I was coming up with. I asked our computer guy about the RJ45 connectors and yes they take a special crimping tool. As a side note, just had my wings inspected by our Tech counselor and he is very pleased with them. So just a few more steps and on to the fuselageJ   

   

Vern (#30324 fuselage almost)    

Do not archive  

         

  

From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jesse Saint

 Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 11:43 AM

 To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: RE: Ray Allen Trim Servo  

  

   

I used 9-pin d-subs with zip-ties through the holes in the two connectors to hold them together and heat shrink from the back of the connector onto the wires.  

   

Do not archive.  

     

Jesse Saint  

I-TEC, Inc.  

jesse(at)itecusa.org (jesse(at)itecusa.org)  

www.itecusa.org  

W: 352-465-4545  

C: 352-427-0285  

        

  

From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Vern W. Smith

 Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 11:11 AM

 To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: RE: Ray Allen Trim Servo  

  

   

Hi all,  

   

Since we are talking about Allen trim servos, what kind of wire connectors are people using to hook it to the wiring? Knife splice, butt splice, AMP PIDG or what? I ask primarily because the aileron trim servo is mounted on the left wing’s inboard inspection cover. And it seems like it would be nice to be able to “unplug it” in the future without cutting the wires.  

   

Vern Smith (#40324 wings)  

   

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k5wiv(at)amsat.org
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Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 3:16 pm Post subject: Ray Allen Trim Servo

FWIW:   RJ45 crimpers which do an acceptable job are not very expensive.  (I've got  a couple which are used for Cat 5 network wiring.  BUT - In the high  vibration, variable temperature environment of an airplane I wouldn't trust the  RJ45s as far as I could through a Boeing 747!  The d-subs, if properly  secured are good, and there are several others which are better, but heavy and  expensive.

  

 

Jack & Cecilia Sargeant 

1127 Patricia St. 

Wichita,  KS 67208-2642 

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