searchwing-waterproof-glue

The so glued model had some holes to fill / close. I used thin plexi-glas. Best way to glue them was hot glue, as it can also fill little holes or irregularities in thickness.

I used the same technique also on other parts.

Using a good tape can close all kind of connections and other small or thin holes. I used “3m Blenderm” - a waterproof and flexible tape:

One other option is hot glue - as in this example:

there are 2 interesting articles on Instructables on this topic:

https://www.instructables.com/id/Water-proofing-a-Servo/ https://www.instructables.com/id/Waterproof-your-servo-motors/ (if you want to follow this one, dont forget the glitter on your finger nails)

1. Make the housing waterproof

* I used “Curil”, a standard sealing compound. * Open the servo and put the sealant an all touching surfaces * also put sealant to the cable, where it leads through the housing

2. Insert a O-Ring under the horn

* remove the horn * add a 1mm thick o-ring * add some lubrication. I used “CRC Multilube” - attention - lubrication has to be compatible with the rubber of the sealant. Don't use silicon rings with silicon lubricant. * screw the horn back on

- submerge in water while it moves - no bubbles should emerge