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viciousp07 01-20-2008 01:26 PM
Steering/ throttle servo
 
I just got a MBX5 and it came with standard servos.. Obviously im going to have to change them out. I want to know what the best bang for your buck servo would be for both steering and throttle? This buggy will be raced at the track. Id like to know what the minimium requirement for torque should be so i dont go overboard. thanks

Does anyone think this servo would be up to the task of steering or no? http://www.servocity.com/html/hs-5985mg_servo.html

46u 01-20-2008 01:51 PM
RE: Steering/ throttle servo
 
That should work fine.

JB COMP 01-20-2008 02:00 PM
RE: Steering/ throttle servo
 
I ran a blue bird BMS620MG in my buggy, I think I paid $24 for it and its got 144oz and .13 or .10sec speed and it works great aslong as your radio has EPA. steering you want atleast 140oz of torque and .15 speed, and for throttle you want atleast 85oz of torque and .15 speed the spektrum Z590 is a good cheap throttle servo you can get 2 of them on ebay for $30

Osirisf16 01-20-2008 02:32 PM
RE: Steering/ throttle servo
 

ORIGINAL: viciousp07

I just got a MBX5 and it came with standard servos.. Obviously im going to have to change them out. I want to know what the best bang for your buck servo would be for both steering and throttle? This buggy will be raced at the track. Id like to know what the minimium requirement for torque should be so i dont go overboard. thanks

Does anyone think this servo would be up to the task of steering or no? http://www.servocity.com/html/hs-5985mg_servo.html
The price is high (hitec), but the speed i would say that i'm not very impressed. Try to find speeds at least .10 sec (if you gonna buy a servo, you will buy it for good) on steering. The ACE brand just work fine. I don't have any but as i heard they are really good ;)

viciousp07 01-20-2008 03:40 PM
RE: Steering/ throttle servo
 
Cant find the bluebird servo you suggested in stock anywhere.. Guess ill just shop around looking for those specs.

pete8541 01-21-2008 08:29 AM
RE: Steering/ throttle servo
 
I see that nitro house has the blue bird servos, I was going to try one but I am very happy with the airtronics.

superx421 01-21-2008 08:57 AM
RE: Steering/ throttle servo
 
For the specs and everything, the Bluebird seems to be a REALLY good deal. I am BRAND NEW to the sport and know nothing, so what do you mean by "as long as your radio has EPA"????? I have no idea what that means, I am purchasing a DX2 radio this week and am curious as to if the Spektrum DX2 has EPA or is compatible. Thanks for the info.

superx421 01-22-2008 12:26 PM
RE: Steering/ throttle servo
 
Can someone tell me, will the Bluebird servos work with the Spektrum DX2 radio. The whole EPA thing confuses me. Thanks

adam-69 01-22-2008 01:47 PM
RE: Steering/ throttle servo
 
epa is end point adjustment, means the servo is electronically stopped so it doesnt damage anything by pulling itsself to far. the dx2 has this so youll be grand with any servo. have you looked at aces servos? incredable for the price..

dustineich 01-22-2008 03:56 PM
RE: Steering/ throttle servo
 
Do your self a favor and buy the best servo's you can afford. The cheap ones dont last it will be cheaper in the long run and SET your EPA's.........

superx421 01-22-2008 04:59 PM
RE: Steering/ throttle servo
 
Are BlueBird servos considered cheap servos. Will they poop out on me real quick compared to others? They just seem like REALLY good specs at a REALLY good price. Is this a case of " too good to be true " ????? Thanks

P bomstad 01-24-2008 04:21 PM
RE: Steering/ throttle servo
 
can someone tell me if a digital servo will work with a dx2 straight from the package or is there other equipment to purchase with the servo?

jonnymac 01-24-2008 05:01 PM
RE: Steering/ throttle servo
 

ORIGINAL: superx421

Are BlueBird servos considered cheap servos. Will they poop out on me real quick compared to others? They just seem like REALLY good specs at a REALLY good price. Is this a case of " too good to be true " ????? Thanks
Yes they are. With the cheap but high spec servos its usually a bit of a lottery as to whether you get a good one.
I'd splash the extra and get a good one to be safe.

FoamyVictim 01-24-2008 05:39 PM
RE: Steering/ throttle servo
 
can someone tell me if a digital servo will work with a dx2 straight from the package or is there other equipment to purchase with the servo?
It will work fine with no additional equipment.

superx421 01-25-2008 08:54 AM
RE: Steering/ throttle servo
 
Thanks for comments and nice post Paul Bomber

adam-69 01-25-2008 12:22 PM
RE: Steering/ throttle servo
 
have you looked at ace servos. they are very cheap, and excellent quality and specs.?

P bomstad 01-25-2008 02:07 PM
RE: Steering/ throttle servo
 
Nice questions SOOOOOperx? SALLY?

46u 01-26-2008 11:25 PM
RE: Steering/ throttle servo
 
In my opinion you want at least 170oz of torque and a speed of .13 or better for steering. Like the saying goes you get what you pay for and there is no substitute for good servos.


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