Better, non whimpy servo for Dig and 2-speed?

[Jay-Em]

The standard micro servo in the RTR SCX10 III Bronco is.. adequate.. until it gets hung-up for a bit. The overload protection will slowly get it into neutral, but it will eventually burn, as I found out when my 2-speed was just a tad off, i.e. the stroke of the servo was just a hair beyond the needed amount. It wasn’t buzzing, or anything, however, end result : S107 crapped-out on me. ( as it apparently did with many other peeps)

Which micro servo would be a more robust/dependable option. Would the Traxxas shift servo’s with metal gear be a bit better? ( just to name something)

Before You ask : Yes. I dó like the 2-speed, even though the difference isn’t like the TRX4. There’s not a whole lotta gearing-difference. Is it useful? Mêh.. not really.. a bìt more noticable since I replaced the Dynamite 35t with a 21t 550- but I like the technical aspect of it. I also never actually use the dig, but left it in working order for the fun of it.

[DRED805]

I got one of these for the dig on my next build. Puts out some pretty crazy numbers for how tiny it is.

https://reefsrc.com/shop/p_651716/99-micro-servo

[Timmahh]

Negative on the Traxxas Micro Servos. Just a cheap and weak as the Spectrums in the Axials.

Reefs is the most potential replacement, but its not a drop in fit. had to do some fairly significant Modding to make it work without issue.

Powerhobby has a Mini servo that its supposed to be pretty decent, and a direct drop in replacement for the Traxxas and Spectrum Minis that crap out.
Think it may be out now, or just about to be released.


Hitec makes a nice mini (Analog) servo, so it can only take 6v.

[Jay-Em]

Hmm.. That’s going to be VERY expensive. It’s not available in Europe, it seems.. soo.. 21% VAT, plus €13.- Customs and handling, plùs about €11.- import duties. Ayayay. And Customs have been quite vigilant since new NL laws for importing from the US have been implemented, no way it’s going to ‘slip through’

I guess I’ll try the Traxxas offerings at first. The TRX4 hasn’t blown any servo’s yet. ( knock on wood) They séem to be reasonably dependable.