I'm waiting on PowerHobby's engineer to call me again...should be calling me shortly. Evidentially, they're going to ship "something"...I just don't (yet) know what that "something" is. Will update after the call.
Here's the "update" on the PowerHobby 59MG matter (this would also apply to those wanting to use the Reef's 99, but obtaining these parts could prove difficult).
PowerHobby has come up with a true 'solution' to the SX107 servo saver lower piece problem. I can't speak for the Reef's 99...but, the PH59MG does have "overload protection" of (according to Art, PowerHobby's lead engineer) approx 10%. Note: As far as I've been able to determine (based on how many I, and countless others, have 'killed), the SX107 has NO overload protection. That means the servo saver is, technically, not truly needed when using the PH59MG. If you're endpoints are slightly 'beyond', that's ok, as the overload protection will prevent you from 'killing' the servo.
As for what PowerHobby's 'solution' is, it will be an additional part. They haven't decided whether they'll automatically include it in the box with the 59MG, or whether it'll be available for seperate purchase. But, according to what I was told, for anyone already having purchased the 59MG directly from PowerHobby, they will either automatically ship the part (or parts, if you ordered more than one 59MG) once they come in. They shipped me several prototypes, two each work two different oval/'slider' thicknesses. Here's what they look like:
For those interested in specifics, the 'thinner' oval is 4.75mm thick, while the 'thicker' oval is 5.5mm thick. Again, these are prototypes...3D-printed prototypes.
How they're attached to the servo is quite simple...and, quite ingenious. But, before the "shift adapter" (as I'm going to call it) can be attached, you have to first modify the included (as in, included in the servo box, as originally shipped) 4-arm servo horn. First, the shift adapter & 4-arm horn are aligned, using a long M2.5 screw (I'd recommend an M2.5x8mm buttonhead, or caphead, as that's what you'll need to attach this to the servo). Next, 2-4 M2x8mm screws (honestly, two should be enough, as seen on the following photo) will be needed, to attach the shift adapter to the 4-arm horn. It's probably highly recommended to also use two M2 washers, between the screw & shift adapter. When tightened, this is what it looks like from the top:
With the shift adapter attached to the 4-arm horn, the arms of the horn need to be mostly removed, as seen here:
Finally, with the shift adapter attached to the 4-arm horn, the horn attached to the servo, the servo installed onto the transmission case, and the transmission's shift mechanism connected to the shift adapter, here's what everything looks like installed:
Now that this final photo was taken AFTER I tested everything, to be certain that it would work properly...and, work properly, it most DEFINITELY does. Remember, this applies not only to the 2-speed shifter for the Ryft, but it can also be used of the Capra's dig, as well as everything related to micro servos on the SCX10-III.
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