MetallicaJunkie

when did hitec start using plastic splines on their servos?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HiTec-HS-645...item2334cf0851

Steve Percifield

My Feedback: (14)

probably not a Hitec servo., especially for $5.55. . Ebay has many copies.

airbusdrvr

Just checked one my Hitec metal gear servos and the spline is metal. This, I would agree, is a fake.

A.T.

Reason to buy from a reputable dealer.
Whilst all Hitec MG servo do have a plastic gear, it is never the output shaft:
. Servo - FAQ : Metal Gear Servos - Why MG Servo have a Plastic Primary 1st Gear
the following may also assist:
. Servo - Hitec MG Servo Output Shaft Size - Cross Hair Mark New
. Servo - Hitec RCD Servo Nomenclature & Ball Bearing Sizes
. Servo - Horn Arm Spline Count and Inter Brand Compatibility
. Servo - Horn Arm Extension - DIY Alloy, FRP, CF & Nylon

Much more information available under sub sections:
"Glitches & Jitter in Receiver, Servo & ESC - Causes and Cures"
"Servo - Alterations, Calculators, Databases, Leads, Repairs, Convert to an ESC or winch & FAQ."
below
"Radio Systems, Accessories, Alterations and FAQ" at
Alan's Hobby, Model & RC FAQ Web Links

Alan T.

MetallicaJunkie

you have some great reading material AT,,,,,good job and thanks

bobbydee

Alan. I would be honored if you could tell me your "picks" for a all around reliable giant scale servo for little or no money.I would like to build up to giant scale now.all my radio equipment is 72hz but in good shape.is digital worth the extra cost.I just seen a "field balancer" on the web tonight for the first time.Aint that some sort of farm tractor? thanks....bob

A.T.

Thank you for your trust and I am of an age to agree with your farm tractor comparison.
Without knowing model type, size, engine etc, suggest you use the Hitec Servo Selector,
staying with the analogue servo.

. Hitec - Servo Configurator .. which to use

Still nothing wrong with using PPM on all classes of model as being well proven.

Alan T.
Alan's Hobby, Model & RC FAQ Web Links

bobbydee

Thank you A.T.!

Hemikiller

My Feedback: (125)

It appears to have an adapter stuck on it, probably from a steering servo saver in an R/C car. Most came with an assortment of adapters to fit the most popular servo styles..

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...aver&search=Go

Nothing about it screams "fake" to me

http://hitecrcd.com/products/servos/...-servo/product