Geardaddys

Question for you radio folks.. Putting together a Seagull Edge 540 this winter, and from what I can tell, it recommends that you use "long" servo arms.. I'm planning to use Hitec HS625's on the plane.. anyone know which Servo arms to order? I looked at tower and there were some "large heavy duty hitec" arms, but I don't know if "large" means "long"?! Thanks in advance,

GD

Murphey

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Try this:

http://www.shopatron.com/index/pg=6/...161.5162.0.0.0

These are made by Dubro and it's what I use for long servo arms with Hitec servos.
Murphey (As in Murphey's Law)

Ken6PPC

These work well, and they are available from Tower Hobbies:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXFAB9&P=7


I have used the Dubro arms as well, and I like them too. However, Tower doesn't carry them for Hitec servos for some reason. ?? For larger planes, you probably should use all metal servo arms, but HD plastic arms are fine for 60 sized planes, like your Edge.

I have a Seagull Edge 540 with a Saito 125 on it, and I like it a lot. It isn't the best for all-out 3D, but for basic 3D, pattern, and all around fun flying, it is a tough bird to beat!

Your choice of HS625 servos is a pretty good one, but I prefer digital servos. The HS5625 and HS5645's aren't that much more money, but they have quite a bit higher performance. If you haven't already bought your servos, check out the HS5645 prices from someplace like Troy Built Models:

http://www.troybuiltmodels.com/Servos.htm

rightflyer

One thing to keep in mind is not to use any longer servo arms than you really need. I used a set on my plan and ended up and had to tune down the throws which made no sense sicne I was losing resolution. So I ended up and installed heavy duty, but shorter servo arms

Ken6PPC

You can always use a hole closer to the pivot point, or you can drill new ones.

busted blade

I have purchased the Dubro long arms for Hitec servos from tower Hobbies. They are listed as hobbico arms but fit hitec also.

Here is the link: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXD670&P=0

Geardaddys

Thanks Fellas! I'll probably order the Hobbico ones from Tower that claim to fit the Hitec servo's.. And yes, I'd like to get the digital servos but you gotta draw the line somewhere with these projects!!