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Originally Posted by Ether

Unless I'm misreading the previous posts, the problem is this:

1) A way to cut the power has not been identified, and

2) When the signal is turned off, the servo tries to hold the last commanded position.

Assuming the above is correct, if you add a spring load sufficient to overcome the servo, all you'll do is prevent the servo from moving and possibly burn out the motor.

that what i thought but it turns out that the servo is strong enough to pull the spring, but without power the spring pulls it back.