Servo question
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Has anyone used this servo before?
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...257&FVPCODE=RF
I know its not the fastest but its cheap and strong? Just wanted to know if anyone had some feedback on it cuase i want to use it in my CEN Nemesis.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...257&FVPCODE=RF
I know its not the fastest but its cheap and strong? Just wanted to know if anyone had some feedback on it cuase i want to use it in my CEN Nemesis.
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They're pretty good, same as the hobbico 150. They are, as you note, extremely slow, but ok for throttle on an MT. I would seriously look at something a bit faster for steering. Is there any particular reason you want digital? You can get a much better servo for that kind of money (or just a touch more) if you are willing to forgo that it is digital. The rule for digital servos that are really any good, is
$70 plus.
$70 plus.
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It dose not have to be digital i just found that and it seemed to be the strongest for the lowest price. But was not really sure so was hoping for some good advicde from you all.
Also for the mg995 i did not see that on tower when i typed in "mg995"
Also for the mg995 i did not see that on tower when i typed in "mg995"
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OK, here ya go... These will do for steering a monster truck. If you think that's a bit more than you wanted to pay, then save a little bit more. A really good servo makes a HUGE difference to the way the car will feel to drive. Here are my suggestions, ascending in price. I STRONGLY recommend you try to stretch the budget to the last one, the DS1313, it's a killer servo.
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...oducts_id/9935
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ducts_id/18374
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...oducts_id/6775
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...oducts_id/5994
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...oducts_id/9935
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ducts_id/18374
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...oducts_id/6775
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...oducts_id/5994
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Hey I think i just might go with this one. I want it all for no money and i know you cant do that. I just found it hard to find servos and compare them on most websites.
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...oducts_id/5994
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...oducts_id/5994
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So what do this mean? Becuase it draws less current it wont be as powerful always?. It says it would be better as a throttle rather then steering.
Note: This servo will draw less current from your receiver pack than the ACE8127 servo, so would be a better choice for a throttle servo or even the steering servo if you wish to have less current draw
Note: This servo will draw less current from your receiver pack than the ACE8127 servo, so would be a better choice for a throttle servo or even the steering servo if you wish to have less current draw
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Its because running 2 ACE DS1015s would draw a lot of current and is unnecessary. The 1313 is considered a top of the line throttle servo, as well as a good steering servo. The 1015 pulls 210oz-in in reality (not the 200 as advertised), and goes lock to lock in 0,1 secs, which is huge overkill for a 1/8th brake servo. We use them as brake servos on large scale cars.



