trpastor

Hey guys, what are some cheap but good servos I can use in a 72" 9.5-10lb plane?

I"ve got some hitecs in it now, but want to use them in another plane and put some ok ones in it for now (so I can sell it whatever, have it ready to fly and show, and let them have the servos). Can I get some from hobby city or somewhere that would suffice?

Thanks!
Tim

helodrvr

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HD 9150mg. getting pretty good reviews. Wildhare and TBM sell them. Or you can get there little brother 9110 mg (140 oz). This is the link for them at hobby city.

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s.../15.8kg/.17sec

Sessholvlaru

I would not skimp too much on servos. Get HS-645MG's at least. They are about $30 each. Don't risk loosing a whole plane over a cheap servo.

JOHNS3D

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i have learned...never think cheap in engine and servos.

trpastor

fair enough. I just wanted a servo good enough to show some basic test flights and give them to them or have them buy some better ones, but you're probably right. I just hate to take them out and have nothing to show the plane fly with.

JOHNS3D

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i agree.... good luck!!! HD servos seems to be fine/bad, there is some reviews about burned before flight.

Sessholvlaru

I don't think it is wise to sell the plane with cheap servos in it, unless that is an understood part of the deal. Sure, if you just want to prove that the plane just flies, put Futaba 3003's or Hitec HS-311's in it. They are both around ten bucks. These servos are not strong enough for aerobatics in a plane that size, however.

Edit: I don't understand...you just want to prove the plane flies. But why then take the Hitecs out? Why replace them with cheap servos just "to show the plane fly with?"

trpastor

Well, I want to move them into a new plane NOW, but I won't be able to sell this one till the spring (when I can get out and show it fly, and when guys are actually down at the field) so I just want some temps in it.

It was just an idea, but it seems like everyone is pretty much giving the no go on it.

Sessholvlaru

I'd put these in it if you wanted to stay safe, yet cheap: http://www.servocity.com/html/hs-425..._sport_bb.html They are inexpensive, but better than a regular standard servo. Do keep in mind that if you are not going to sell them with the plane, you can always use them in another project later on.

playntraffic

I have had good luck with Tower Hobbies TS-140 and TS-160. They are digital metal gear servos that appear to be rebadged Futaba and Hitec.

lou1947

Hi tec 475 0r 485 are very good for the money. About $16 to $17 dollars each. Hope that helps.

Eganwp

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This.

Also, I run the HXT servos (both kinds) in nearly all my sport planes, and have never had a failure in a few hundred flights. I've saved a lot of money doing this, however it's not for everyone. I recommend you spend 2 mins and do your own QA with any cheap servos. 90% of the time you'll find the issue visually before it arises in flight. I don't recommend going cheap to most people, but for me, I've had 0 problems.