Fut S9252 Servos with Powerbox ?
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Fut S9252 Servos with Powerbox ?
Plan on using a Powerbox (EVO 40/16) that puts out 5.9 volts. I had hoped to use some FUT S9252 digital servos when I noticed the box reads '4.8 V only' and 'Ni-Cad only'. I had heard that some of the information on the Futaba packaging is not always accurate. Wondering if I should use different servos to be safe ? ? Thanks. Bob
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RE: Fut S9252 Servos with Powerbox ?
I have used S9252's with 5-cell packs before with no problems. The things to watch out for is extensions that are too light a guage and battery packs with no guts. These servos can draw very high curents when under load.
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RE: Fut S9252 Servos with Powerbox ?
Thanks for the responses/information guys. Here is some additional information I got ...... which leads me to believe that I will be OK First, I am really not using a 5 cell pack, I am using a Powerbox that regulates the voltage to 5.9 volts (constant). It was explained to me that 4 cell packs, when fully charged, usually deliver almost 6 volts, and, 5 cell packs, when fully charged, deliver almost 7.5 volts. I was told that the reason for the '4.8 Volts Only' note on the box is so that people do not use a 5 cell pack ..... which would deliver (at times) 7.5 volts. Since the standard 4-cell/4.8 volt pack delivers (at times) 6 volts, then my Powerbox (which delivers 5.9 volts) should be fine. This sort of makes sense to me ........ what do you think ? Bob