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Old 06-16-2007, 09:12 PM
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Default RE: Any downside to micro servos?

Try some in non flight critical applications and see how well they stand up under the vibration generated by the engine.

My past experience has not been favorable using the micro and minis around gas and glow engines. I don't know whether it is the small electric motors or something else on the circuit boards but I have had a half dozen failures all occuring in a 5 to 20 minute time span. All were on throttle and retract air valve applications.
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I have never bought one before. If I can find a metal geared micro with 60oz of torque at 6v with bearings, with a tiny case, what is the downside?

I am looking to use to mount externally on a Sig Kadet.

The only thing I can think of, the micro's have only two mounting screws, instead of four and you may ripp the servo out of mount?