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**Ed Kirk** · 04-23-2026, 06:21 PM

**TuptubBuilder** · 04-23-2026, 06:41 PM

Originally posted by redboat219

Wouldn't it cause bending the control rod?

As configured, yes. If you choose this method, you should use two bearing spred as far apart as possible to support the push rod.

**TuptubBuilder** · 04-23-2026, 07:02 PM

Has anyone else tried bevel gears? They are 95% mechanically efficient.

**Ed Kirk** · 04-23-2026, 07:44 PM

OK, I finally managed a video. Too simple to believe but it works.

**He Who Shall Not Be Named** · 04-23-2026, 08:27 PM

Originally posted by Ed Kirk

https://youtu.be/7Hz9KSJS2-o

OK, I finally managed a video. Too simple to believe but it works.

Excellent. Thanks for the video. Proved your point. Has utility.

David

**JHapprich** · 2026-04-24T11:42:56+00:00

My solution:

Attached Files

**Ed Kirk** · 2026-04-24T12:28:59+00:00

Originally posted by He Who Shall Not Be Named

Excellent. Thanks for the video. Proved your point. Has utility.

David

Nice - clean.

**redboat219** · 2026-04-24T16:57:57+00:00

Originally posted by TuptubBuilder

Has anyone else tried bevel gears? They are 95% mechanically efficient.

Interesting endcap you got there TuptubBuilder. Can you share some more info? Thanks

**trout** · 2026-04-24T20:38:47+00:00

This is an excellent expose on linear servo solutions. Need to book mark this.

**TuptubBuilder** · 2026-04-25T10:04:00+00:00

Originally posted by redboat219

Interesting endcap you got there TuptubBuilder. Can you share some more info? Thanks

It's a modified RC-Shipyards WTC. I would elaborate more but I'm dealing with a family emergency.

Linear output on radial servo