Micro servos

[Bruce Burns]

I am looking at buying Micro Servos that are rated at 16.7 oz/in would this be enough for throttle and 3rd channel mixture?

Also what are some good micro servos?

Thanks

Bruce

 

[MikeP]

I use alot of Futaba s3101's. Be careful of the micro servos made for electric R/C models, nitro has alot more vibration. Make sure you have a easy slide through the water tight seals, tight seals will shorten there life.

I have also used the Futaba s3103 the little ity bity one, so far no problems.

Mike

 

[Foolwitools]

Hey Bruce!

Sorry I can't make a good recomendation,but I will tell you to stay away from MPI/MAXX mini servos. $30 for a servo........failed on the bench........no help from MPI customer service. They didn't even return the junk servo. Hope you have better luck than I did.......

Bob the Fool

 

[izitbrokeyet?]

Hi Bruce,

16oz seems a little on the light side. It may work O.K. if you're using a fuel Dr. style 3rd. CMD style and BV style needles will take a little more arse (especially if they're new). I've been using the Hitec HS 81 MG for my 3rd channels with excellent results. They have 36 OZ at 4.8v but I use them at 6v where they're putting out 40some oz. I've tried lots of other Micro servos, and have stuck with this one since it only costs around $25 and I haven't had a failure yet. Servocity.com can get these servos to you in about 3 days after you order it.

 

[Guest_Joe_Knesek]

I've had a set of JR NES-341s for over 5 years and they are still going strong. JR also makes a digital version that I plan to use in my new 20 hydro.

 

[jydracing]

hi bruce i use the hitec hs-81 with meatel gears and love them and never had a problem with them. jimmy

 

[TomMoorehouse]

I had an hs81 go bad on my recently.... i wont say dont get one..... but make sure it is mounted to reduce vibrations! it sucks loosing your throttle servo in a race!

 

[Guest]

I've used the HS81s too and would suggest the metal gears version.

I had one causing me some problems on a mixture control - it seemed to be inconsistent during servo travel giving me wierd results whenI used the 3rd channel. Turned out to be the servo not traveling the same distance every time I adjusted it. I suspect the potentiometer was the culprit.

 

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I've given up on those when it comes to using my Bob Violet needles and the PIP needles. Spend a little more and get something that will last one time rather than repplacing them over and over. The plastic or nylon gears are so little they strip really easy.

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