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I added a TVS diode to the JST plug coming from my ESC to the Direct Power servo leads. This is cleaner than the add-on units that are being sold commercially.

Many people don't understand how you can get a power surge greater than the battery voltage. Power surges come from regeneration when a servo motor or wheel motor is forced to rotate - same concept as regenerative braking on hybrid and EVs. Those spikes can damage servos and other electronics and similar diodes are sold and recommended by NSDRC, Holmes Hobby and others. They aren't a 100% guarantee, but the are effective and will protect your servo to a large degree.

I lost an LP rear servo once when I accidentally left the diode off when I was rewiring. That is just one data point but I am confident that they help. Your mileage may vary.

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I've always had amazing hair.

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Tell me in the comments what you think this demonstrates (assuming you’ve seen the original on IG) before I explain what’s really going on.

https://youtu.be/8lt6OpUgW1k

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The Family Portrait (IRL Version).
Happy Father's day to everyone.
(No AI was harmed in the creation of this image.)

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I let the integrated YouTube/Google AI engine design my thumbnail, and this is what I got. What do you think?

I am impressed that it could deduce the objective of the video, but then fell down on some basics, like spelling.

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PICS from the June 6 Livestream. Watch the Replay!

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