What do you call that glue(some white, some translucent) that comes applied on the solder joints on servo wires? Is it goo/goop? Is there a generic type or specific name or brand for non-conductive ones?
I think it is some sort of flexible potting resin/compound. It is there to give stain relief to the cable joints and you could probably use got melt glue instead which should be easier to find.
-Angelos
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06-23-2008 10:40 AM
Andy from Sandy Veteran Location: UK
It could well be a type of RTV silicon.
06-23-2008 05:41 PM
whirlyspud Veteran Location: USA
Electrical grade RTV.
Mike
06-23-2008 06:41 PM
AirWolfRC Elite Veteran Location: 42½ N, 83½ W
It's a silicon sealant. RTV is a General Electric brand name for such a product.
The RTV160 on that site is the one I use. I got it from someone who worked at GE, and that is what he recommended for potting electronics. It works real slick, nice and flowable.
06-24-2008 04:14 AM
helidad2 Senior Heliman Location: potosi mo. usa
A good rule of thumb for silicone on wires or electronics is if it smells like vinegar dont use it, as the vinegar smell is the acid in the silicone . It will corrode everthing on a board and all the wiring very quickly.
even a blind hog finds an acorn every now and then
06-25-2008 05:20 AM
Heli6ix Heliman Location: England
EVO-STIK
07-21-2008 03:18 PM
whirlyspud Veteran Location: USA
Ge calls it electronics grade. I called it electrical grade by mistake.
Evo-Stik is ideal its electricaly none resistive and drys quick. I think its wot CSM use in there gyros. RTV is also fine, But it takes a long time to dry, and is a pig if you want to remove it at a later date to change the wire again.
07-21-2008 08:14 PM
9387ASH Elite Veteran Location: UK
When I was repairing servos/replacing servo leads, Evostick was my choice.
