Futaba BLS157HV Servo???

[brazwewn]

I agree, the reason I ask is due to crappy spline cuts. They are either not cut deep enough or the splines are only cut partially down the hole. I have also had problems with the screws bot being standard. So there us no Allen wrench out there that fits quite right. This leads to poor clamping. I was looking at a servo horn from spotonrc.com. They look promising, but I will probably be looking into Robitronics.

http://www.spotonrc.com/goods.php?id=100

Wes

[Harley]

I say save the time and pain and just get the Robotronics.

[House]

Harley, have you had a Racers Edge horn to compare side by side to the Robotronics?

[Harley]

Originally Posted by House

Harley, have you had a Racers Edge horn to compare side by side to the Robotronics?

Yes, I have bent and stripped them too. Not a fan.

[RCROCIN']

Originally Posted by Harley

I was slightly disappointed with the quality of the splines cut in those horns. I have 2 of them but they are no replacement for a true Robotronics. Robotronics is what I STRONGLY recommend.

Really I have 5 - 4 of which are for Hitech and never had an issue. They have been on my super and 2.2 for about 7 months. I know at least two other guys running this in my club plus Reniorbud and have never heard of one failing. Ah to each their own. Maybe you know something I don't.

Wes feel free to look at mine this weekend at RR.

[Harley]

Originally Posted by RCROCIN'

Really I have 5 - 4 of which are for Hitech and never had an issue. They have been on my super and 2.2 for about 7 months. I know at least two other guys running this in my club plus Reniorbud and have never heard of one failing. Ah to each their own. Maybe you know something I don't.

Wes feel free to look at mine this weekend at RR.

I bought 2, still have them. One is on my Wraith. If you compare them next to a Robotronics though you can see the difference in quality. I haven't stripped one but wouldn't trust one on my comp rig.

Just saying if I didn't already have it I would buy Robotronics.

[brazwewn]

Originally Posted by RCROCIN'

Really I have 5 - 4 of which are for Hitech and never had an issue. They have been on my super and 2.2 for about 7 months. I know at least two other guys running this in my club plus Reniorbud and have never heard of one failing. Ah to each their own. Maybe you know something I don't.

Wes feel free to look at mine this weekend at RR.

What I found was quality control is not great. I have some that were awesome and I am still using them. Others were junk and almost had no thread engagement on the spline. I will show you what I have on Sunday. looking forward to seeing what this servo will really do!

Wes

[gm0688]

Originally Posted by murderface

here Horizon Hobby: DS8911HV Ultra Torque Servo by JR (JRPS8911HV)

That one is brushed and runs about 50 oz. torque less. Brushless prolly gonna last longer. for a few dollars more I'd go the brushless

[Kratos]

i know these have been out a while and wondering how well these things holding up for everyone? im looking at geting one of these since my 7950 is getting weak but am hesitant since i dont like tearing servos apart if the gears fail

[Harley]

Originally Posted by Kratos

i know these have been out a while and wondering how well these things holding up for everyone? im looking at geting one of these since my 7950 is getting weak but am hesitant since i dont like tearing servos apart if the gears fail

Never had a gear fail on any BLS servo I've owned.

[Kratos]

thanks josh that is what i expected. im gonna get one for sure. maybe 2. now to find somewhere to buy it that has it in stock

[im gunna crawl]

Thanks guys this thread is just what i was after. I was at the hobby shop today and going to check servos(ive got an 90.00 credit, returns). Shops got 50.00 off over a 100.00 purchase, use by 12/31/2011. So i get killer servo for cheap. Was looking at high end servos. All they had was a hitec7955. Not enough torque. I use jr8711 servos (great servos).I wanted to step up in torque rating. Ive got 2 hitec ti gear servos (they seem to be good). What you all have said about the bls157hv futaba. I m sold!

[MeadowMuffin]

Have you looked at the futaba s9157?! Im running this one on my XR. Has plenty of torque an it's super quiet " thumbs up".

[Harley]

Originally Posted by MeadowMuffin

Have you looked at the futaba s9157?! Im running this one on my XR. Has plenty of torque an it's super quiet " thumbs up".

It's a good servo but isn't in the same class as this servo. This servo blows it away.

[stpete40]

Originally Posted by Harley

It's a good servo but isn't in the same class as this servo. This servo blows it away.

Would you consider this the "ulitmate crawler servo", or is there something better on the market in your experience?

Ultimate i.e.
torque output
gear longevity
precision

[ravencr]

I'm thinking of replacing my hitec with this servo...Hitec doesn't make anything that compares do they?

Chris

[Taper]

works with 5v and 1.5a bec?

[Charlie-III]

Originally Posted by Taper

works with 5v and 1.5a bec?

Works?, yes
WOrks well?, nope.......it will cause RX issues anytime the wheels are likely on the ground & you steer.

[Harley]

Originally Posted by Taper

works with 5v and 1.5a bec?

I suggest a castle BEC. Don't buy a $200 servo and them buy a cheap POS BEC.

[Taper]

Thanks Harley.

Is waterproof?