Originally Posted by
TromboneAl
Why is this any different from the current mechanical system? The physics are the same (a piece of metal moves from one place to another) whether the force comes from the muscles in your finger or an electromagnet. Is the latter stronger or faster?
The system trims automatically, and the motor appears to make it shift more smoothly and precisely under load. This isn't too surprising, a FD is just a brute force mechanism. A system that activates it by a more sophisticated method than simply tugging on a cable at least has the potential to improve performance. And in my very limited experience, and the reports of most users, it does.