Originally posted by MonkeyBoy
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Beyond that. It is my understanding that deadband can be set on the Hitec digitals. This would make matching servos a bit easier (less fighting) at the expense of precision. Not to mention the ATV and centering. I think only time will tell as to which method is best - direct programming(Hitec) or indirect (JR matchbox and Futaba Servo Sync.) [/B]
Both JR and Hitec servos are outstanding and I don't think anyone would argue with that.
The programmer does quite a bit more than a matchbox and thats what I like. End points can be set, dead band, center, speed, direction, as well as a fail safe. Plus it makes a great tool for setting up the plane without the receiver, can check voltage to the servo and measure the transmitter signal pulse. It also eliminates one more connection in the on board gear. I like JR servos I've never had a problem with one and if they had a system like this I would still be using them. This programmer just makes life easy, and I love easy. :^)