TINY SERVOS - SOOOO CUTE . . .
 

. . . BUT, What kit can I possibly use them for?

I was given a set of 4 Hitec feather HS-55 servos, 1.5v AAA battery compartment including hookup wire, the tiniest harness switch ever, and a tiny Micro O5S single-conversion receiver complete with crystal and a Focus SS FM transmitter. (all products are Hitec)

1st question: Because they are all Hitec they are compatible with each other right? I know the servos, receiver and other components are because they were in one undamaged flight pack, but are they compatible with that transmitter?

2nd question: As asked above what kit could possibly be that small that I can get to use such tiny components? As you can see in the pics (quarter coin shown to emphasize the actual size) the servos are so tiny and cute: they only provide 15 ounces of torque, and only weigh 8gram.

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Lovely Equippment you got there!

these things (RX and servo) can be used in an increadible number of part flyer planes both foam and blasa

im using them in a hobbico ventura ARF plane and an ultrafly F-16

just do a search for park flyer models.. or hop over to towerhobbies.com and check out electric flight on the left.. there are just too many applications for these

your right about the servos working with the RX but as for the TX i cant say i have no idea since im a noob myself :P

hope this helps

xero.

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Definitely a park flyer system. there should be a park flyer forum here on RCU to give you some help/ideas.

As for the transmitter - if it was given to you as a system it will probably work but you need to check frequencies and modulation type. Best way/quickest is to charge it up and try it from about 200 feet away. This is a park flyer SHORT RANGE flight system. don't even think about using this RX in a regular plane. The TX is another matter, it would probably be fine for a regular plane but you would need to make sure.

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Perfect system for a modified Formosa with a 400 speed brushless and 11.4 volt lipo.

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Check out the 1/2A forum.

The HS55,HS56,HS81 are pretty much the default servos for most of the planes we build over there. Here's a couple of planes with the HS55's. Also I'm not a big fan of the single conversion Park flyer recievers. They are highly prone to interference. A duel conversion or the single conversion DSP types like the Berg recivers are better choices.

Darren

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I really like this one. What plane is that? Do they have it in kit form or was it scratch-built? Where can I find one? What size engine?

http://image.rcuniverse.com/forum/up...72/Kf13459.jpg

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It's an .049 or .051 of some sort it appears.
Some possibilities
http://www.mh-aerotools.de/airfoils/...e%20Dee%20.020
although I don't know what are still in production

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Tigerdude,

That's an ACE simple 400. It's about 30 bucks for the kit and is an easy build. It's a real nice flier, power is a Norvel .061. This plane will fly nicely on a TD.049 also.

Darren

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But what about with feather servos?

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Unfortunatly there are no Cox engines in production any more. The TD.020 has been out of production for years. Cox is selling off there stock and then they will be gone. ( I could be wrong on this but it appears that they are done) It also looks like Norvel has kicked the bucket too and that's a darn shame. Norvel engines were the best thing going in the .049- .074 engine range and they have a throttle. I'm hanging on to the few I have. Both cox and Norvel engines can be found on Ebay but if you don't know what your buying I would stay away from the bidding. You can buy NIB cox TD.049,TD.010, TD.09 and various cox parts from this guy, he has alot of what cox had left. http://www.selecthobbies.com.

Darren

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FWIW, that micro 05S receiver is a full range rx(hitec lists it as 1 mi+ range). I have one and I use it in a 70mph speed 400 pylon racer, at a field known for interference problems--I have that much confidence in it. It may be single conversion, but then again, so are berg and jr receivers. Incidentally, I also use hs55 servos in that ship; they may be tiny, but they have very good holding power for their size--you just have to be mindful not to bump the control surfaces because the gears can strip somewhat easily. I think the simple 400 would be an ideal platform for the gear you have.

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http://www.acehobby.com/ace/ACE4244.htm
Here is a source for the Simple 400

And here is the GP-07 engine they mention. Ought to be a rocket with this
http://www.acehobby.com/ace/TTR9007.htm

Wow, here is the cheap price though.
http://www.newcreations-rc.com/Produ...number=ACE4244

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Hi!
Small?? Then have a look here.
http://www.mft.nu/

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I think I found what I am looking for:

SLOWMOWATT
http://www.aerocraftrc.com/images/largeslowmowatt.gif
[link=http://www.aerocraftrc.com/slowmowatt.php]DETAILS HERE[/link]

What do you think?
Thank you all for your input

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There are others in my other thread "LOOKING FOR 1/2A OR 1/8A AIRPLANE for feather servos" in the 1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes forum.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_5210148/tm.htm The one mentioned above and the others in that thread are the ones I am deciding on. So what do you guys think would be best? I will be making my decision on the choices you provide here or the other forum. I really like the Micro Telemaster alot but I think the feather servos would be too small.

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Could we finish something and actually fly it? Don't mean to be nasty but........

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Buzz, I can't argue with your experience but the Htec micro RX and the Berg arn't even in the same league. I'm sure they work at your pylon events (which is an esentialy controled frequency environment), but it won't regect aberative signals like the DSP type single conversion RX's will. Bottom line is guys are flying the Berg in all types of RC aircraft worth thousands of dollars that they wouldn't even consider putting the Hitec single conversion park flyer reciever in. A one mile range dosen't mean squat, who even flies at a quarter of that range?

Darren

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Tigerdude,

The simple 400 pictured has 3 HS55's (R/E/A) and an even smaller servo (GWS pico) for the throttle.

Darren

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Tigerdude,

Actualy if I were building the Mini Telemaster I would think the HS55 servos would be too large. I would use GWS picos or some of the 3-4 gram servos out there, to save weight and room. The HS55's will be fine and perhaps overkill for the planes you have listed in the 1/2A forum. That plane (the Telemaster) will come in at 6-9 oz and is a gental flier. All the planes I've pictured are 2-3 times the weight of the Mini Telemaster and are highly aerobatic/ fast/ highly stressed planes. I have had NO problems with the HS55 servos and these planes have been flown ALOT. No need to worry about those servos,just build. Be sure to revisit the 1/2A forum as you will have many other questions during your build. Engine, Fuel tank, covering materials, hingeing techniques,specific to 1/2A aircraft are a few issues that come to mind. Remember the smaller your plane gets, the more weight is an important issue. Be carefull, when the small bug gets you it's tough to get away ;)

Darren

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You having a bad night bruce? :D you sounding awful rough:D [:o].

I am flying this Spring, but right now the weather won't permit (maybe is permittable to expert professionals like you, but not to beginners who never flew). I told you I will be attempting to do things, thats why I am spending a small fortune on field equipment, I really am going to do something.

But right now the only thing TO DO is build :eek:


EDIT 12:42 a.m EST: And I never said I was getting the kit any time soon, probably not til Summer or later. All I wanted to know was weither anything would go with such small servos or should I get rid of them, that's ALL I wanted to know, never said anything about BUYING it. Sorry for any confusion bruce.

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Darren, I have logged a bunch of hours with the following Hitec single conversion receivers: Feather, HRS04MG, HFS05MG, and 05FS--and the 05S is the only one I haven't had ANY known glitches on--it's also the only one with any "advanced" circuitry in it, IIRC. I'm not sure if it has DSP like the bergs, but it acts like it, and I do remember that it has auto gain and auto shift select, unlike the other hitecs. For the record, I don't fly competitively in pylon; it's just a sporty speed plane for me;). As far as the background RF goes, our field is lucky enough to have both a quarry AND a railroad track within 300 yds of the field perimeter, and there have been a LOT of documented RF problems over the years there, especially with older AM equipment. I also fly JR AND Berg receivers, and like them. I just thought I'd offer my 2¢ on the Rx, didn't want to derail the thread, so I'll shut up about that now.

RE: the Mini Telemaster--

Which Telemaster are we talking about here? I don't know anything about the "micro" telemaster,but I have been flying the 45" Mini Telemaster for about 3 years now. The radio gear you have would be PERFECT for it. I'm using a set of cheapie cirrus 9g servos in mine, along with an axi 2212/26 outrunner and 3S lipo.

Tigerdude, good luck with your plane search.

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This Telemaster . . .


MICRO TELEMASTER
http://www.aerocraftrc.com/images/microlarge.jpg
[link=http://www.aerocraftrc.com/microtelemaster.php]DETAILS HERE[/link]

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Ah, I see. Yeah, that's a bit smaller than mine. In that case, I agree with what Darren said above. The hs55s would probably work just fine, but you would indeed be better off with something like gws picos or similar.

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I have used the HS55 for throttle when I have wanted to save weight or room in the fuse. Just make sure the carb is a smooth operator.
MikeB

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Sooooo Cute? Isn't that kind of degrading to those who them?