Thread: Servo Strength
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Re: Servo Strength

Dont forget that while yes the servo may have 42 oz/in of torque, if it the piece its supporting gets jarred or knocked you will strip it out easily. I dont know if they are allowed but you can buy beefier servos with brass gears in them. Hope this helps.
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