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Servo Recommendation - 4/9/2005 5:52:26 PM   
olstoney



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Two questions please.
#1: I have just ordered a 1.20 size Wildhare Edge 540T. The airplane will not be here for a couple of months and will be powered by a YS 110FZ. The plane is supposed to weigh in at around 10 1-2 to 11# completed. What servos would you recommend for this airframe?? I have 525MG'S, 625MG'S and 635HB'S on the shelf. The plane will be set up with Robart hinge points, 4/40 CF/Titanium pushrods and Dubro HD 6/32 control horns. Transmitter is an E-7 with a QPCM receiver and Hitec twisted wire extensions ( I think I own the factory ). The plan is general sport flying and learning IMAC basic.

#2: If you are going to recommend a digital servo in lieu of what I have available, can the service department set up a set of servos for the dual elevators for me as the E-7 does not have this capability?? I do not wish to purchase a programmer for this venture.

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RE: Servo Recommendation - 4/11/2005 6:48:14 PM   
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Status: offline 		Any of the servos you listed should suffice nicely. The manufacturer most likely offers specific servo torque values for this model; I would heed careful attention to their recommendations.

Digitals would be NICE as they offer a higher degree of precision and repeatable performance, BUT most certainly they are not required.

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RE: Servo Recommendation - 4/11/2005 9:50:42 PM   
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Thanks for the information. After kicking this around with a few people, I am leaning towards the the 5600 series digitals, unless you have a better idea. If I go that way, can I have a pair matched by the service department for the elevators?? Thanks, Brian....

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RE: Servo Recommendation - 4/12/2005 12:17:48 AM   
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The 5600 digitals would be an awesome application for your model.

Yes, Hitec Service can and will reprogram the servo to meet your needs. There are also dealers/Hobby Shops that offer this service as well.

Programming the servos as you've mentioned is an excellent alternative to accommodate the models dual elevator servo needs with your Eclipse TX.

Be sure and utilize HD quality extension and wye. Minimal connector count (in other ONE extension to the rear or a long wye extension) and 6.0V power is preferred.

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RE: Servo Recommendation - 4/12/2005 12:52:55 AM   
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After speaking to my battery supplier today (No BS), we were talking about two 4.8V 1650 Nimh packs that I have on the shelf running in parallel with two switches. We felt that this setup was more than adequate capacity and weight wise for the 1.20 sized airframe. Again, sport flying and IMAC basic, no 3D. The longest run will be 18" and I have all Hitec HD twisted wire extensions and Y'S, (I had some 18'S made from 24'S, as you don't offer them and wound up with two extra 6'S). Please have your factory think about offering 18'S as they are quite common in today's ARF'S.
I prefer not to go to 6V as I have had some big time issues with jittering with my other Hitec servos and IMHO a regulator is just something else to fail. The good news is that Tom Fawcett advised me today that a reverser is not needed for this airframe . The dual elevator system is set up for standard throws one up and one down.
Thanks for your time and expertise, Brian....

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RE: Servo Recommendation - 4/12/2005 1:06:45 AM   
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6.0V should not be a problem with any of the standard size Hitec servos. I had used 6.0V for years in all my stuff, a point of reference; I used the unregulated original Duralite Lithium metal cells for a few years without issue as well. I’m onto the new Lithium Ion’s now.

In any event the 4.8V system should be fine with the capacity you noted. The secret is not to let the voltage degrade or become depressed with digitals. A marginally sized system can create an undesirable depressed voltage state under load.

May I suggest when it’s all said and done, you monitor the current draw of each servo and the combined flight system to assure you’re not having issues with binding and voltage depression. Simply stir the sticks as complete system check and look for servos that draw more current than others individually. There are several companies offering inline servo-connector ammeters for our models.

Have fun


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RE: Servo Recommendation - 4/12/2005 9:11:01 AM   
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Good idea about checking for the draws and thanks for the advice. Brian...

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RE: Servo Recommendation - 4/20/2005 6:23:59 PM   
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As an update, I was able to get the torque specs from the airframe manufacturer. The torque requirements are 75 oz on the elevators and ailerons, 120 oz on the rudder. With the information that I provided in the previous posts, could you please elaborate some both pro and con on the analog selections I mentioned that I had on the shelf?? If at all possible, due to financial considerations I would like to stay at 4.8v as I already have the previously mentioned servos and 1650 packs in stock. I will definately be using a redundant system with two 1650 Nimh packs and separate switches. Then the benefits of spending more $$$ perhaps to go 6v with the analogs and or the digitals. The projected all up weight will be in the 11-12# range YS 140 Sport for power. Thanks, Brian....

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RE: Servo Recommendation - 4/21/2005 1:24:05 AM   
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Status: offline 		525 on elevators/aileroons or 635HB on elevator and 525/625 on ailerons and 625 on rudder and a 635hb on throttle.

4.8V will be fine IMO.

pro; you own em and they will likley work just fine...

con; digitals are simply more precise, generally faster and they center better.

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RE: Servo Recommendation - 4/21/2005 8:50:21 AM   
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Thanks again I appreciate your assistance and input. Brian...

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RE: Servo Recommendation - 4/22/2005 11:44:49 PM   
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I checked with my LHS on the 5600 digitals. He has two sealed 5625'S on the shelf that he had had for quite awhile. He'll have to order two more of those and one 5645 for the rudder. Do I need to be concerned about any issues regarding the digital compatibility of the older servos compared to newer ones?? I want to make sure that everything is compatible with no programming issues. I think I read in some other posts about some programming issues. It had something to do with 1.03 vs 1.04, or something like that. I want to make sure that if I go that way that they all will have twisted wires, metal horns and be compatible.

It was also suggested that I consider the 6635HB, but I'm unsure due to the Karbonite issues. The torque is sufficent for the the Edge. The plane should weigh 11-12# all up. IMAC basic and some 3D is the intended purpose as I have now purchased a larger engine (YS 140). The upside on the 6635HB'S is they cost less and the gear train wear should also be less. The downside is the reported failures of the Karbonite gears and who want to lose a $800.00 investment. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks, Brian...

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RE: Servo Recommendation - 4/26/2005 2:57:52 PM   
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Status: offline 		As long as the aged servos are v1.03, they have the current software revision and are fine. Mixing revisions won't present any problems for you.

Do you have the programmer or intend to use one?

The v1.04 Digital servos realize an offset or deviation from programmed position if PROGRAMMED with the HITEC programmer. The deviation becomes a programmed parameter and is a constant throughout the travel arc.

Hitec has a software revision in the mill for those that feel the need.

The Karbonite gear train should work on this model, BUT we have had some failures on larger models, were cautioning users with this in mind. Karbonites on elevators and throttle would be a good choice IMO.

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RE: Servo Recommendation - 4/26/2005 4:24:52 PM   
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This will be my first experience with digitals. I do not find the need for and wasn't planning to buy a programmer. What is the latest version software that I should be looking for in any Hitec digital before I buy them? Which servo would you recommend for the throttle as the 6635HB seems overkill for that application IMHO. I'm curious as to why you wouldn't use the Karbonites on the ailerons? The better buys seem to be in four of the same servo if you know what I'm trying to say here. I have to oreder them by Friday to take advantage of some special deals. Thanks, Brian....

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