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Old 10-14-2012, 10:30 AM
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Default servo mAh how much

the ? is how do you find out the mAh of a servo,,,,,,,,doesnt seen to be listed on bow or what ever.........
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I've always found servo draw in the factory specs. What servo are you looking for?
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hitec 311 std.
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Servo current draw would be in milliamperes (mA). Milliampere hours (mAh) is for battery capacity.
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http://www.servocity.com/html/hs-311_standard.html

go to this page. about half way down detailed specs is current draw, both idle and stalled
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Default RE: servo mAh how much

You can't figure battery capacity (how much flight time between charges looking at amp draw of a servo) There are just too many variables...everything from the way you fly, how the plane is trimmed to weather. The best thing to do is fly and check voltages with a loaded voltmeter, charge keeping an eye on how much you put in...do this for 3 or 4 trips to the field...now you have an idea what you can do.
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Default RE: servo mAh how much

he didn't ask for battery capacity, he asked for servo current draw.
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Gee Steve I understand that....but I figured he wants amp draw to figure times btween charges
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Default RE: servo mAh how much

Hi!
All servos draw aprx 7-10 mA at idle. more ...up to 1000mAh in short bursts whe heavily loaded!
But in ordinary sport flying 30-250mA.

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