N00b question for the community,
Does anyone have a good technique to get the tapped screws through the plastic servo horn? I’m afraid I’m going to strip them completely if i keep cracking on it with my screw driver. Did anyone widen the holes at all?
Thanks in advance!
Hi and welcome!
I usually don’t have any problems, but you need a good screw driver that fits the screws. I have had to purchase a few…
You might try looking at the guide:lynxmotion.com/images/html/build111.htm
Kurt
It can be difficult to determine the appropriate amount of torque to tighten the screw enough without stripping it. I would recommend you position a bracket over the horn using a hole that will not be used in the final build. Then tighten it bit by bit until it strips out. This will at least let you get used to how much you can torque it down. I just tried this and I found it very difficult to actually strip it out.
For me, my rule of thumb for plastic and aluminum is a hair past snug. Once the screw head makes contact with the surface, I turn it about 1 to 5° more depending on the resistance. I’d rather have a screw become loose than stripped out.
Jim gives great advice by practicing on a scrap piece or an unused hole to get a “FEEL” for the breaking point.
