Servo Exerciser??
 

I have a new set of servos that I want to bench test or burn in. Who makes the best servo Exerciser or tester that will run a servo from stop to stop over and over to test for premature failure?


Thanks, Neal

RE: Servo Exerciser??
 

I've used a JR Matchmaker for that purpose. Great for servo installation and setup as well.

RE: Servo Exerciser??
 

Vexa Control Servo Exerciser http://www.vexacontrol.com/

RE: Servo Exerciser??
 

Check this one out.
It does about everything, with lots of bells and whistles.
I have the early model they made before this, and have had nothing but good luck with it. Once you get a servo exerciser you will wonder why you didn't buy one earlier.

http://www.vexacontrol.com/xciter_details_1.html

Greg

RE: Servo Exerciser??
 

Neal,

I have this one, would you like to borrow it? The rental fee will be very reasonable!!:D

http://electrodynam.com/rc/EDR-203/index.shtml

RE: Servo Exerciser??
 

I bought this one 3 or 4 years ago and I always "run" in any new servos before they go in a model

It's great!!!

Wayne

RE: Servo Exerciser??
 

Futaba make one. It is called 9ZAP

RE: Servo Exerciser??
 

The vexa is a good one. Also, the Hitec programmer can be used for your needs too on all servos. You also may want to consider adding some load on the servo in test!!!

RE: Servo Exerciser??
 

My Futaba FF9 TX has a built in one. Just turn it on & it sends all the servo's full throw in each direction, till you turn it off. Ray

RE: Servo Exerciser??
 

I burn mine in on the benchtop free from linkages with a Hitec programmer plus an ammeter in line. This way I can chart the voltage and amps when new, at the end of burn in and then again once it goes into the model to indicate quality of linkages.

I also follow up with the same measurements once in a while before flying to keep a check on the health of things.

You do wonder how you ever got along witout it.

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I use the Hitec programmer or my Evo radio.

RE: Servo Exerciser??
 

I use the ElectroDynamics one. It is the cat's meow!!!! I would not build without it. Best $40 bucks I ever spent.

DW_Crash

RE: Servo Exerciser??
 

This is a unit we sell. It does both do servo centering, and in "Auto" mode, it will cycle the servo back and forth. You can even adjust the rate at which the servo moves faster and slower.

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I have used the Hitec one with great success, solid unit!!!

[link]http://www.hitecrcd.com/servos/show?name=HFP-10[/link]

RE: Servo Exerciser??
 

Hi ,
SM services do a great cheap tester in the UK sm41 is the part number.
http://www.smservices.net/acatalog/Test_Units.html
I have included the web address because if you google S M you will get a few surprise non related subjetc matter hits!!!!

brgds
Dave