torque for servo

[teetriple]

New to crawlers just got a xr 10 what would be the minimum amount of torque would i need for the servo

[Duuuuuuuude]

If you're going to comp, nothing less than 300 oz's.

If you're going to goof off, nothing less than 150 oz's.

Either way I'd get the most powerful that was affordable.

[Charlie-III]

Originally Posted by Duuuuuuuude

If you're going to comp, nothing less than 300 oz's.

If you're going to goof off, nothing less than 150 oz's.

Either way I'd get the most powerful that was affordable.

I'd likely recommend a little higher on each, but close enough to start.

[Krawler23]

i was gonna get the hitec 7954sh i wont be comping, but can i go lower since i am messing around?

[soutthpaw]

also depends if you go analog or digital servo. you need less torque from a digital servo than an analog one...

[Duuuuuuuude]

Originally Posted by Krawler23

i was gonna get the hitec 7954sh i wont be comping, but can i go lower since i am messing around?

You won't regret going big. Buy it.

Originally Posted by soutthpaw

also depends if you go analog or digital servo. you need less torque from a digital servo than an analog one...

Please explain.

[soutthpaw]

This article does a much better job of explaining servo benefits. but basically you get 100% torque at all positions even neutral. faster response and better holding ability
Understanding RC Servos – Digital, Analog, Coreless, Brushless

[Charlie-III]

Originally Posted by Duuuuuuuude

You won't regret going big. Buy it.

Just remember to stick to "standard sized" servos, don't do a jumbo size!! A 7954, 7955, etc are "standard size" servos.

[Duuuuuuuude]

Originally Posted by soutthpaw

This article does a much better job of explaining servo benefits. but basically you get 100% torque at all positions even neutral. faster response and better holding ability
Understanding RC Servos – Digital, Analog, Coreless, Brushless

Thats a good read.

But still, a digital servo with less rated torque will not be comparable to an analog with more. It just supplies that torque more efficiently.

[meatmonkey]

My personal opinion is at least 200 oz/inch for trail driving, and at least 300 oz/inch for comping.

I have a 7954SH in my AX-10 and am very pleased with its performance. If you look on Ebay you can get one for $80 shipped.