Servo?

[Aaron]

Hey, as you can probably tell i'm new to multi-rotors.
Can someone please explain what a servo is and why I would need one in an FPV hexacopter setup?

Thanks!

 

[Motopreserve]

Hey Aaron. Welcome aboard!

You wouldn't typically need a servo unless you were building a Tri-copter. The servo would then articulate the rear motor for your "steering."

The only servo you'll deal with are the connectors, referred to as servo connectors (3 pin black end with 3 colored wires), which are used between the ESC and the FC, between the FC and the receiver, as well as other optional connections.

Hope this helps.

 

[Aaron]

Hey Aaron. Welcome aboard!

You wouldn't typically need a servo unless you were building a Tri-copter. The servo would then articulate the rear motor for your "steering."

The only servo you'll deal with are the connectors, referred to as servo connectors (3 pin black end with 3 colored wires), which are used between the ESC and the FC, between the FC and the receiver, as well as other optional connections.

Hope this helps.

Great! You've hit the nail on the head there for me

 

[Motopreserve]

Glad to help. Feel free to post up any questions you have. There are some really knowledgable folks around here - always willing to lend a hand.