OPENRC F1 Servo Saver Redesign

cults3d

I redesigned the F1 open RC servo saver because I wasn't satisfied with the original design. I printed it at 100% infill with PLA and a layer thickness of 0.2mm. Some setup notes: PLA is prone to stretching over time, regardless of how tight you make the tolerance for the "C" part of the servo saver. This can cause wandering issues. To prevent this, I recommend installing a large O-ring over the "C" section to give PLA some positive springback while protecting the servo from damage. When assembling the servo saver, be sure not to overtighten the top and bottom counter-sunk 3mm bolts. You want the servo saver to have a little float to prevent binding on the upper or lower plate. Ideally, it would have been better to redesign the servo saver with a metal post in the center that's slightly taller to prevent binding. However, I wanted this part to fit seamlessly into the original design without requiring additional parts. To ensure smooth operation, I applied a small amount of plastic-safe oil to the top and bottom screw mounts to eliminate any potential binding issues in the servo saver. This should help with setting up the servo saver and improving the steering overall. You'll need to fabricate your own servo linkage; I used an old airplane flap adjustable linkage for mine.