ORIGINAL: jollyroger Servos: It all depends on what size plane you're going to fly with them. If it's a foamy you probably would do ok with the HK. For large planes ... I stay with major brands... if you've got hundreds or even thousands in a plane, heli or boat, would you be willing to use a $10 servo from H.K?
Jollyroger, I am not sure l can totally agree with you here. It is not my intention, in any way, to seem like I am supporting companies like HiModel or HK, but here is the issue:</p>
1 to 2 years ago, I bought a Sebart Angel 50 -a beautiful plane. Sebart recommends JR DS9401 or DS8301 servos for this plane.
JR DS9401 servos are $125 each (=£81.60 -
http://www.area51-distribution.com/s...-digital-servo). DS8301 are even more expensive.
Now, the plane cost $340. <span style="font-size: small">And we are looking at $500 for 4 servos. </span>
<span style="font-size: small">It just does not make any sense .... !!!!
</span>The JR DS9401 is digital and has specs: 42g / 5.0kg / 0.17sec</p>
So: We look at excellent alternatives. We find HK has the Power-HD 5680BB servo -it is digital and has specs 42g / 6.5kg / 0.14sec
This servo has MORE torque and is FASTER than the JR DS9401 -and guess what, it is just
<span style="font-size: small">$16.80 </span>from HK -
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...5kg_14sec.html</p>
So I got these Power-HD servos, and they have worked PERFECTLY for 2 years. They are superb high quality.
<span style="font-size: small"> -And theyare 1/8 of the cost of the JR servo ...</span></p>
<span style="font-size: medium">So: Why on EARTH pay $500 for 4 JR servos ...?????</span></p>