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- Servo shaft goes through center of plate
- Rotates for leaf extension and retraction
- Connected to leaves via 4 bolts through each slotted curve
- 60° rotation -> 1.29” of travel length
- Travel distance determined by: leaf size, rail length, carriage length
Leaves
- Maximize surface area to maximize drag
- Outer edge of leaf flush with OD of flight vehicle
- Max travel distance: 1.29”
- Constrained by linear guide rail and carriage