RE: TBM 8711 vs 5955 servo test...
 

For me I still think the Emcotec data applies the best. They wired up a plane with 14 digitals (8611's) and recorded ACTUAL in flight current loads.

What is worth noting is that they recodred "normal" loads of around 3.655 amps with a peak of 26.2 amps.

http://www.rc-electronic.com/html/en...lles_715w.html

RE: TBM 8711 vs 5955 servo test...
 

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But the hysteresis does not cause the power drain. The load on the servo causes the power drain. You may call the displacement from the commanded position hysteresis but I don't. Hysteresis to me is a fixed displacement caused by the built in characteristics of the material and will occur independent of the load applied and will not cause an increase of the power drain.

Now I see the conflict --
the load causes a unintended hysterisis -That is how I was looking at it
or--"the load causes a hysteresis which results in a high power drain."
better?
On another note
Notwithstanding the arguments for regulated power supplies in models - I simply reject adding devices which heat in power supplies .
The fact that there are now excellent cells which can run unregulated -in any size model- simply eliminates any need for more complexity and possible problem from heat .
The problems I have seen with LiIons and regs (and many regs in general) are all summed up in one word .
HEAT.
battery weight "savings" is a almost non issue anymore.
I have had 42%models which pack 50 ounces of fuel -and a 10 ounce savings (if you will) - is simply not worth consideration in the big picture
On my foamies - I struggle over grams - it is all relative.