Re: turret motor question [TANKS]

[Steve Edwards <sedwards-at-awger.net>]

BrendanKotlanger-at-aol.com wrote:
> I guess if it needs to slip, I won't be able to turn it into a servo in a 
> later upgrade.  I also have an issue with the twisting of my servo cables.  They 
> twist up quickly and once got caught around a cable tie inside. Are there any 
> plugs that will allow the cables to free spin or do I need to get a second 
> receiver that goes in the turret?
> 

http://maybevideodoes.de/howto/slipring.html

Works for power, might be too noisy for signal.

These 
(http://www.polysci.com/SlipRings/Commsliprings.html#CapsulesCompact) 
look to be the ticket, but no pricing.

These (http://www.mercotac.com/) look really cool, but are probably too 
expensive.

        - Steve "YMMV" Edwards