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KC8QVO · 10-26-2005, 09:28 PM

I am wondering what kind of servos I should invest in. I have been using standard Futaba servos - both the 3003 and 3001 w/bb. I have stripped the gears on a few of them by bumping the flaps or servo arms (on the wings) against things. Several of the servos got gears stripped in a crash. One of my servos must have got water in it when I was playing around with my trainer on floats because now it wont stop twitching. Is there any servo I can get that is standard size, water resistant (to where water dripping on it wont cause it to fail, not necessarily be completly submerged), and has metal gears? I just bought my 3001's and 3 of the 4 are now not working (the ones with stripped gears I can fix with a new gear set, but the other one that got wet might be gone).

Steve

SJrcflyer · 10-26-2005, 10:10 PM

Hitec MG's are good and probably your best value, as well you might want to try out JR's new ST125MG's, not sure if those are available yet though.

KC8QVO · 10-26-2005, 10:34 PM

I would like to stick with Futaba. No offence to the JR guys here, but I REALLY do not like them. I have had problems with 2 of their radios and will NEVER EVER buy ANYTHING from JR again

I spent many weeks waiting for repaired/replaced radios to come in the mail instead of flying.

Steve

SJrcflyer · 10-26-2005, 11:18 PM

Hitec??

Can't help you with anything Futaba, love my 9C but personally I feel their servos are just overpriced for what you get.

*SpaceCowboy* · 10-27-2005, 02:10 AM

The new sport JR servos are available at my local hobby shop for the past month.

They are made in Malaysia instead of Japan , but are very afordable.

You cannot go wrong with either JR or Futaba Radios or servos from these two or Hitec.

I have heard of people having problems with both JR & Futaba radios and servos as well as Hitec.

KC8QVO · 10-27-2005, 08:41 AM

I am assuming that all servos are compatible (in terms of manufacturers), given the wires are connected properly? I know JR servos are wired up differently than Futaba. Ill look into all of them but JR, so between Futaba, Hi-tec, and whatever else is out there what should I be looking at? It doesnt matter to me weather they are digital or not.

Steve

JimMcIntyre · 10-27-2005, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC8QVO

I know JR servos are wired up differently than Futaba.

Sorry, not true.

True for older Airtonic servos, not sure about the new ones.

I have a lot of JR NES 517 in my sport stuff, never had one fail, can't say the same for my "standard" futaba servos which are mostly replaced now.

JimMcIntyre · 10-27-2005, 08:53 AM

As for what to look for, aside from toque, speed, bearing/bushing and size, I always remove the bottom cover and check that the wires are glued. Too many servos rely on the solder to the pcb board to provide a mechanical bond, all too common failure point, especially in helis.

SJrcflyer · 10-27-2005, 08:56 AM

Well I guess it really depends on the applications you intend to use them for. You mentioned something about a trainer on floats, that isn't going to requre very big or expensive servos. If you plan on swapping them at a later date to be used in a larger or more aerobatic plane then go for something with a bit more torque or speed.

I am partial to Hitec's because you get alot of servo for the price you pay.

Since your in the US, take alook here: http://www.servocity.com/
Good prices on Futaba and Hitec

As for failures, its happens to every brand so pick what you like.

10-26-2005, 09:28 PM	#1
KC8QVO Guest Join Date: Aug 2005 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 710 Total Props: 0	What is a GOOD quality servo? Remove this ad - become a site supporter! I am wondering what kind of servos I should invest in. I have been using standard Futaba servos - both the 3003 and 3001 w/bb. I have stripped the gears on a few of them by bumping the flaps or servo arms (on the wings) against things. Several of the servos got gears stripped in a crash. One of my servos must have got water in it when I was playing around with my trainer on floats because now it wont stop twitching. Is there any servo I can get that is standard size, water resistant (to where water dripping on it wont cause it to fail, not necessarily be completly submerged), and has metal gears? I just bought my 3001's and 3 of the 4 are now not working (the ones with stripped gears I can fix with a new gear set, but the other one that got wet might be gone). Steve
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10-27-2005, 08:53 AM	#8
JimMcIntyre RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Jim McIntyre Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Claremont Ontario Radio of choice: JR/Spectrum # of RCs: 999 Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 4,343 Total Props: 1	As for what to look for, aside from toque, speed, bearing/bushing and size, I always remove the bottom cover and check that the wires are glued. Too many servos rely on the solder to the pcb board to provide a mechanical bond, all too common failure point, especially in helis. __________________ ScaleBuilder MAAC# 12719 6EQUJ5 WOW!! Si fractum non sit, noli id reficere - (If it ain't broke, don't fix it).
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10-26-2005, 10:10 PM	#2
SJrcflyer RCC Senior Contributor I am: ChisR Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Saint John, NB Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 607 Total Props: -4	Hitec MG's are good and probably your best value, as well you might want to try out JR's new ST125MG's, not sure if those are available yet though.
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10-26-2005, 10:34 PM	#3
KC8QVO Guest Join Date: Aug 2005 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 710 Total Props: 0	I would like to stick with Futaba. No offence to the JR guys here, but I REALLY do not like them. I have had problems with 2 of their radios and will NEVER EVER buy ANYTHING from JR again I spent many weeks waiting for repaired/replaced radios to come in the mail instead of flying. Steve
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10-26-2005, 11:18 PM	#4
SJrcflyer RCC Senior Contributor I am: ChisR Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Saint John, NB Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 607 Total Props: -4	Hitec?? Can't help you with anything Futaba, love my 9C but personally I feel their servos are just overpriced for what you get.
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10-27-2005, 02:10 AM	#5
SpaceCowboy ~~BANNED PEOPLE~~ I am: Mike B. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Brentwood , Ontario Radio of choice: FAVOURITE - JR X9303 # of RCs: 7 Feedback: 2 / 100% Posts: 1,517 Total Props: 2	The new sport JR servos are available at my local hobby shop for the past month. They are made in Malaysia instead of Japan , but are very afordable. You cannot go wrong with either JR or Futaba Radios or servos from these two or Hitec. I have heard of people having problems with both JR & Futaba radios and servos as well as Hitec.
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10-27-2005, 08:41 AM	#6
KC8QVO Guest Join Date: Aug 2005 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 710 Total Props: 0	I am assuming that all servos are compatible (in terms of manufacturers), given the wires are connected properly? I know JR servos are wired up differently than Futaba. Ill look into all of them but JR, so between Futaba, Hi-tec, and whatever else is out there what should I be looking at? It doesnt matter to me weather they are digital or not. Steve
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10-27-2005, 08:56 AM	#9
SJrcflyer RCC Senior Contributor I am: ChisR Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Saint John, NB Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 607 Total Props: -4	Well I guess it really depends on the applications you intend to use them for. You mentioned something about a trainer on floats, that isn't going to requre very big or expensive servos. If you plan on swapping them at a later date to be used in a larger or more aerobatic plane then go for something with a bit more torque or speed. I am partial to Hitec's because you get alot of servo for the price you pay. Since your in the US, take alook here: http://www.servocity.com/ Good prices on Futaba and Hitec As for failures, its happens to every brand so pick what you like.
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