Originally Posted by
Joystick TX
I tested the HD 1501MG servos today. I like to check the centering or *"zero" by adding a 12" pointer to the servo output. The way they center is a little odd. If the sticks are moved quickly they seem to work normally. They center within about 1/4 degree. If the sticks are moved slowly, they center to around 2 degrees, then after a second or two, they jump and center to within 1 degree. I'm not sure what that will translate to during flight, it may not be noticeable to me as a sport flyer, but I would not use them for serious pattern flying.
I'm not sure what caused the centering problem on the HD 1501MG servos. It may have been that the testing was done with a 4.8 Volt battery pack. I'm using a 6 Volt pack now and there have been no centering problems.
I have over 100 flights on the Bell Hop now and the servos are doing great.