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papabash · 06-26-2009, 06:30 AM

Okay, I have a Novak Goat system (running on 7 2/3A 1500 mah cells) on my crawler and am tired of puny servos, so I'm ready to break down and spend some $ on a big-a$$ high torque job. My questions are:
Since the goat has a high (5 amp?) bec, do I still need to add one with a high (350-400 oz range) torque servo?
One of the servos I looked at recommended replacing the switch harness to my esc because of high amps, is that necessary with the Goat? Are there any other things I need to replace first?
Anything else I need to know before buying one?
Thanks guys!

xirtic · 06-26-2009, 06:48 AM

I would recommend an external BEC for the GOAT when using a higher torque servo. I was running a Futaba Brushless Servo (BLS352) on my GOAT, and it really got that ESC warm/hot. I switched to a BEC, and it definitely is running cooler.

life_livin · 06-26-2009, 02:41 PM

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...dID=JRPS8711HV

and one of these set to 7.4v via castle link

http://holmeshobbies.com/product.php...0&cat=0&page=1

Harley · 06-26-2009, 02:44 PM

I would get an external BEC. The Futaba S9157 servo is 425 oz/in at 6v and is cheaper then that JR. A great servo!

BigB_117 · 06-26-2009, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harley0706

I would get an external BEC. The Futaba S9157 servo is 425 oz/in at 6v and is cheaper then that JR. A great servo!

I'll second that, I love my S9157 and it's a steal at $130.

External BEC is worth every penny.

papabash · 06-27-2009, 07:09 PM

Thanks guys, I appreciate the info, will be ordering the Futaba as soon as I get my the $ after making repairs from today's comp.

Code454 · 06-27-2009, 07:12 PM

i got the s9157 and it freaking awesome

06-26-2009, 06:30 AM	#1
papabash I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 2,175	How big can I go? Okay, I have a Novak Goat system (running on 7 2/3A 1500 mah cells) on my crawler and am tired of puny servos, so I'm ready to break down and spend some $ on a big-a$$ high torque job. My questions are: Since the goat has a high (5 amp?) bec, do I still need to add one with a high (350-400 oz range) torque servo? One of the servos I looked at recommended replacing the switch harness to my esc because of high amps, is that necessary with the Goat? Are there any other things I need to replace first? Anything else I need to know before buying one? Thanks guys!

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06-26-2009, 06:48 AM	#2
xirtic RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mount Juliet Posts: 1,287	I would recommend an external BEC for the GOAT when using a higher torque servo. I was running a Futaba Brushless Servo (BLS352) on my GOAT, and it really got that ESC warm/hot. I switched to a BEC, and it definitely is running cooler.

06-26-2009, 02:41 PM	#3
life_livin Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2008 Location: looking for sponsors Posts: 462	http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...dID=JRPS8711HV and one of these set to 7.4v via castle link http://holmeshobbies.com/product.php...0&cat=0&page=1

06-26-2009, 02:44 PM	#4
Harley 20K Club Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sending illegals home one Hayabusa at a time. Posts: 22,981	I would get an external BEC. The Futaba S9157 servo is 425 oz/in at 6v and is cheaper then that JR. A great servo!

06-27-2009, 07:09 PM	#6
papabash I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 2,175	Thanks guys, I appreciate the info, will be ordering the Futaba as soon as I get my the $ after making repairs from today's comp.

06-27-2009, 07:12 PM	#7
Code454 Hateraide Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mission BC Posts: 1,538	i got the s9157 and it freaking awesome

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