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Old 03-22-2011, 06:12 PM   #1
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Default New 7950th servo stripped??? Help!

Hey guys. I just ran my xr10 for the first time half an hour ago!! Yes!! Freaking A Awesome!! Then.... clack clack clack clack while turning right...... "pull the hammer back till cli...BaAM!!!" what did i do wrong? Was my travel set to high? Should I have used a integy servo horn cause their longer? I mean it was brand new!!! $150.00 down the toilet of learn the hard way ville. I guess this is what i get for using murderfaces side panel idea for the dub. sigh... im frustrated!!
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Old 03-22-2011, 06:22 PM   #2
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What does side panels have to do with the end points not being dialed down? On top of that, are you still running the stock 3 piece steering setup?
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Old 03-22-2011, 06:29 PM   #3
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I just said that about the side panels for giggles and grins sake. I am not runnig the 3 link. I made my own link that is pretty much like the chaotic crawler bent link.
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Old 03-22-2011, 06:32 PM   #4
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How bound up was the rig when using the steering? What servo arm was used? Is there binding through the travel of the steering? I thought Hitec had replacement parts for those servos.
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Old 03-22-2011, 06:45 PM   #5
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How bound up was the rig when using the steering? What servo arm was used? Is there binding through the travel of the steering? I thought Hitec had replacement parts for those servos.
It wasnt in a serious bind. I am using a racersedge servo horn. There is no binding. The link allows a lot of free movement. Hitec does offer replacement parts im sure.
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Old 03-22-2011, 07:00 PM   #6
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Good,well that sucks. Atleast it should have replacement kits.
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Old 03-22-2011, 07:05 PM   #7
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I just figured it out. I wasnt running enough voltage to it. The 7950th is a high voltage servo and I was only running 6 volts to it. That sound about right?
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Contact them about sending it it, I bet they will replace it for you. Hi Tec is the Chit
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Old 03-22-2011, 07:31 PM   #9
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I just figured it out. I wasnt running enough voltage to it. The 7950th is a high voltage servo and I was only running 6 volts to it. That sound about right?
Mmmmmmm, I don't think so man. HV servos can handle high voltage, but they wont break if your not running them at larger voltages, especially not mechanical breakage. 6v. Is normal, I think you just had some mechanical bad karma. Contact Whitecaps about a warranty repair.
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Old 03-22-2011, 08:38 PM   #10
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If you go to Hitec's website you can print out a return/repair form. customer service and warrenty are excellent, just had a 7950 fixed from them. The only repair parts offered to the public is the plastic housing, they dont offer replacement Ti gear sets. hope that will help
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