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12-28-2005, 11:49 AM
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| RcBros Hobbies   Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon
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|  TowerPro MG995
Hey Guys, I was reading the Traxxas forums tonight and read a thread about a TowerPro MG995. These serovs can be found on ebay for under $20!! I just purchased 2 for $34.50 shipped from Hong Kong. I'll be sure to let everyone know how they preform. Here's the stats: At 4.8 volts its speed is .17 sec At 6.0 voltes its speed is .13 sec This servo offers more then 200oz of torque at 6 volts and is also ALL metal geared with bearings!! If the servo is what it says it is, this is one greay deal!!    Last edited by cheapjeep2; 12-29-2005 at 01:48 PM. |
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12-28-2005, 12:44 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central NY
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damn thats awsome. Be sure to let us know how it does.
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12-29-2005, 07:21 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wyckoff, NJ
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you get what you pay for. its a cheap-*** hong kong servo. it might put out 200oz of torque but for how long? yes the gears are metal but but i bet the little motor in the servo is garbage. good luck
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12-29-2005, 10:54 AM
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| Rock Stacker  Join Date: May 2005 Location: Streetsboro
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I used one in my Clod with no servo saver all summer with no problems, so I bought a few more. I fried two Hitec HS-645MG's in my Clod before trying the TowerPro MG995.
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12-29-2005, 11:12 AM
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12-29-2005, 12:32 PM
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Wow you almost seem mad that I bought this servo. For the price I paid if these last more then 3 months I'll be happy. I simply got them to see how decent they last. I'm not expecting it to be like a $120 airtronics or Hi-tec servo. Many people can't afford those so I got this to tell others how well they work. We'll see  | |
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12-29-2005, 01:33 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada
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Yeah i would be definiately interested too. for that price its probably not top of the line, but with so much torque you might get a long life out of them.
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12-29-2005, 07:05 PM
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| Oppan Gangnam Style   Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Shingle Springs
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soounds like an affordabe alternative to the higher priced servos used. i might have to test some as well. hey, crawlsalot- have you tried one yet? just because its an off brand, you shouldn't put down a product. get one and try it. if it breaks on your first run then you have the right to knock it. i have tried many off brands of various things not well known here in the states and some have been as good or better in quality than the more well known and some were a dismal disappointment. keep your coments to your self unless you have first hand experience with the product! by the way, it's only 17 bucks! by the way, tower sells the weak traxxas 2055 for more than 20 bucks.  Last edited by chino63; 12-29-2005 at 07:11 PM. |
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12-29-2005, 07:41 PM
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| RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon
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I'm guessing the servos should be here tomorrow.
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12-29-2005, 07:47 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada
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it says DIGI on it and has 15kg stall torque, but nothing says its a digital one. now is it digital?
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12-29-2005, 07:52 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia
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They look suspiciously like a hitec case, I know a few guys are runnig them here with mixed results but at that price who really gives a sh!t if it only lasts 3 months? It's almost cheaper than buying new kimboro's every 2 weeks  |
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12-29-2005, 08:13 PM
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| RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon
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sounds like its a digital servo according to this link http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/produc...ducts_id=15968 |
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12-30-2005, 07:06 AM
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And according to RCMart, it will operate at up to 8.4V |
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12-31-2005, 02:06 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oran, MO
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I ordered a pair last night. I have a few servos laying around so I can do a comparison. I don't have any real test equipment so it will be all seat of the pants so to speak. I have a Hitec 5925mg, Hitec 645mg,and a GWS mg. When I receive them I will get to work and do a review.
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01-01-2006, 01:28 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Allentown/West Chester
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ha, i just ordered one too, 12 +7 shipping, figured it will work for now for the tlt project i'm gonna be building. Also ordered a 55t, tlt kit, and bid on a cheap radio/reciever and some maxx shocks |
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01-01-2006, 01:45 PM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK.
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For that price it's worth it just to see how they work and what their lifespan is.:? If they're junk, not a big loss IMO!  Keep us informed! |
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01-01-2006, 02:09 PM
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so if this lasts till summer i'm happy its half the cost of the 645 i was gonna buy
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01-01-2006, 02:18 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK.
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I was just on e-bay looking at them. I think they are going to be in next months budget. If they work well, then score! If they don't meet expectation then no great loss! |
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01-02-2006, 01:16 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: MANVILLE
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i wonder if these will be like the bluebirds,sold for cheap at first then raised there price after they started to sell?
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01-02-2006, 01:36 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cincinnati Ohio
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So what is (15kg/cm) in oz/in?
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Linear Mode
