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rcpattern -> RE: new futaba servoes?? BLS 451 (11/24/2007 6:09:28 PM)
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Here is a release from Futaba about their Brushless servos. 1. The brushless servos offer greatly improved response time over other servos. Specifically, the response time on the brushless servos has been decreased from 10ms to 7ms. This means that the servos will react much, much faster to any control input. 2. Significantly increased life span. The new brushless servo motors will last more than five times longer than servos that include brushed motors. 3. Lower operating temperatures. As there are not any brushes on the motor armature, there is no spark produced when the servo motor is in operation. Thus, the temperature remains very constant within the servo rather than increasing as they do in a brushed motor servo. Furthermore, thanks to the motor design, the outer coils act as a heat sink dissipating any heat that does occur. As an added benefit, Futaba is able to increase the torque or speed of the servos without increasing the case dimensions. 4. Vibration & Shock. Unlike servos that used brushed motors, the brushless servos from Futaba are less susceptible to the effects of vibration and/or shock. While we don't want the modeler to abandon the use of the servo grommets and rubber mounts, these servos are simply less apt to experience difficulties from poor or improper installation. Additionally, the inertia of the standard motors also facilitates the effects of vibration on the servo's performance. By eliminating this inertia in a brushless servo, Futaba has reduced this possibility. 5. Power consumption. Brushless servos consume approximately the same amount of power as their digital servo counterparts. 6. Centering. Centering is the same as it is with the digital servos. The dead band is also equal to the digitals. 7. Case size. Brushless servos are the same as a standard-size servo. 8. Increased resolution for smoother operation. 9. Samarium Cobalt magnet for better performance and increased holding power. 10. Dual ball bearings.
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