1/16 Scale "Unit" Crane

[Claus]

Firing up the way back machine again. I know some guys don't like when I do that but this thing is too cool and deserves another look. Hopefully it will give some inspiration to somebody that has never seen it before. Way to go Scott, another awesome build and what better way to put life into an old toy.

[SmallHaul]

Thanks Craig, wow that was five years ago...it seems like a lot less.

If someone does convert one of these, i made the drums much larger to increase the line speed.

[frizzen]

These Units that smallhaul and thestuff made inspired me to start my cable machine.

Since the HD-9150MG servo you used is discontinued, any idea what you'd use instead if you were building one today?

[SmallHaul]

Originally Posted by frizzen

These Units that smallhaul and thestuff made inspired me to start my cable machine.

Since the HD-9150MG servo you used is discontinued, any idea what you'd use instead if you were building one today?

I use the Hitec digital 5625mg servos for the drives of my D5 machines and they are fast and powerful so, that is what i would use. I am not sure what would be a good inexpensive replacement for the 9150mg as i have been using hitec servos in just about everything that i make because they are programmable.