OAK

Hi.

Looking for servos in my H9 MB-339. The manual calls for Spektrum A5080 servo.

The Futaba servo that I have found with similar spec and dimensions is BLS671SV. However it is listed as a car servo in the catalogue, although the manual does mention this specifically. The manual does say that it is for models with electric power train only.

So the question is, any reason not to use this servo in a jet model?

FUTABA-RC

The main reason it is considered a car servo is because the deadband on surface servos is very tight which is not desirable on an airplane.

If you can program a little wider deadband it should be fine.

What feature makes this your choice? Speed? Torque?

OAK

What makes it my choice is because the manual calls out the Spektrum A5080 and the cutouts is ready for a servo of this size.

I have very good experience with Futaba servos and not so much experience with Spektrum so just feels more comfortable to go with something from Futaba,

Comparing specs
A5080 0.11 sec/60 deg @ 7.4V;118 oz-in (8.5kg-cm) @ 7.4V Size 15 x 36 mm
BLS671SV 7,4V: 0,10sek/60, 8,3 kg Size: 15 x 33 mm

FUTABA-RC

Given that I would use the BLS173. Same size and speed with torque about the same (not enough of a difference to notice). It is made for airplanes and has a normal case.

mongo

My Feedback: (15)

bill,
gotta ask, can the XXXXSV servos be used as a regular plug into the rx servo, or must they be on the buss to work?

FUTABA-RC

All S.Bus servos can be used as normal servos

mongo

My Feedback: (15)

cool

OAK

Thanks, That looks like a better candidate indeed.