Fitec waterproof servos?

[sweli]

Has anyone tried Fitec servos?

I was about the buy a Hitec HS-5646WP servo when I spotted they have a waterproof model as well.

Fitec RC Model professional Servo FOR RC HOBBY
They claim that their entire line of standard size of digital servos are waterproof.

I did the whole thing of trying the TowerPros a couple years ago and of course got burned. So I have stuck with Hitec since.

Lots of them on Ebay around the $35 mark.
FS5514M, 205oz at 7.4v, 235oz at 8.4v
FS5515M, 215oz at 6v

[jshull]

Originally Posted by sweli

I was about the buy a Hitec HS-5646WP servo when I spotted they have a waterproof model as well.

I have one of the 5646wp. It's a great scaler servo. Why chance it for 10 bucks? I bought a couple tower hobbies servos that are advertised a 208 oz. the 5646 is rated 180 oz and there is a nite and day difference. Those tower pros are glitchy and weak. Plus I put 7 volts to it and let the smoke out yesterday! In my opinion go for the hitec. I might be wrong if you go the other way post up a review

[strongwind]

I think Fitec servo is fairly good.you can just get samples to have a test.

[OhioCrawler]

Originally Posted by strongwind

hey,I have used Fitec servos for my boat three weeks ago,upto now there is nothing wrong.so I think Fitec servo is fairly good.you can just get samples to have a test.

Im confused. You started a post 5 days ago asking if anyone has tried these. Now today you are saying you have used one for 3wks.

Fitec servo

[Pete Attryde]

Originally Posted by OhioCrawler

Im confused. You started a post 5 days ago asking if anyone has tried these. Now today you are saying you have used one for 3wks.

Fitec servo

Considering their signature contains a fitec related email address I suspect someone is trying to publicise their products.

Pete.

[OhioCrawler]

Originally Posted by Pete Attryde

Considering their signature contains a fitec related email address I suspect someone is trying to publicise their products.

Pete.

Thats what i was thinking when i saw their post count also...

[RiceBurner]

Run only HS645MG's and I dont waterproof them. Their very water resistant, but not proof, probably only failed me twice in 5yrs of scaling in water, now I dont submerge whole truck but will drive windshield deep multiple times a day(servo definitly under).
I have best luck running them face down, my failures have been face forward,
run good hour dry(servo good n warm) then hit the water. It would center, turn right but no left. Sat for a day then fine. Imagine their waterproof's are submarine quality...

[Charlie-III]

Originally Posted by OhioCrawler

I'm confused. You started a post 5 days ago asking if anyone has tried these. Now today you are saying you have used one for 3wks.

Fitec servo

Originally Posted by Pete Attryde

Considering their signature contains a fitec related email address I suspect someone is trying to publicize their products.

Pete.

Yeah, I pegged him as a spammer with the 1st post but stated "let's see" when I reported the post.

I still say it's a borderline seller/spammer issue.

BTW, the name sounds like "HiTec", the servo looks like a Futaba HT servo. I guess a double knock-off.

[strongwind]

Originally Posted by Charlie-III

Yeah, I pegged him as a spammer with the 1st post but stated "let's see" when I reported the post.

I still say it's a borderline seller/spammer issue.

BTW, the name sounds like "HiTec", the servo looks like a Futaba HT servo. I guess a double knock-off.

2.2 Bully, Skeeter Fubar chassis
2.2 XR-10, mostly stock
1.9 MRC Pro
3PM-x & hacked GT3B
www.GSRCRC.com
www.HolmesHobbies.com
www.OverkillRC.com

thank you

[Charlie-III]

Originally Posted by strongwind

2.2 Bully, Skeeter Fubar chassis
2.2 XR-10, mostly stock
1.9 MRC Pro
3PM-x & hacked GT3B
www.GSRCRC.com
www.HolmesHobbies.com
www.OverkillRC.com

May I know is this your signture?
Also a seller who would like to public themself
It seems like thief shout to catch a thief.

Not sure what you're asking.
Yes, that is my signature. I'm not selling anything, I use the brands in my signature and am happy with them.

Since your posts are still here, the forum moderators have waited to see what you do.

[JeremyH]

Originally Posted by Charlie-III

Not sure what you're asking.

What? You cant understand her "USA" accent?

[SwampDawg]

something stinks.....like fish here! lol

[The Violator]

Originally Posted by strongwind

I think Fitec servo is fairly good.you can just get samples to have a test.

If you want to send some out to test PM me and I will get you my address. But I will not hold anything back. If they are great, that will be the answer I give, if they are bad, I will pass on the info.


We are always looking for a good lower priced servo. I tend to run Hitec, but have been running cheap EXi servos in my short course trucks for years with great results.

On a side note, this website requires companies to buy a vendor star to promote their products.

[strongwind]

Originally Posted by Charlie-III

Not sure what you're asking.
Yes, that is my signature. I'm not selling anything, I use the brands in my signature and am happy with them.

Since your posts are still here, the forum moderators have waited to see what you do.

so am I

[Highmark]

Originally Posted by SwampDawg

something stinks.....like fish here! lol

it's the "strong wind" that's been rolling around - must be chili day on RCC.

Fitec is like Hitec, except terrible, probably.

[SMR 510RR]

Need I say more?

Send me 5 and I will test them out for you!

[SwampDawg]

send me just 1
i will beat it to its death

if it rocks ill post-whore FiTec until the cattle come home!
if it sucks ill make sure FiTec is never heard of again.

lol

[Pete Attryde]

Originally Posted by strongwind

so am I

I think the point Charlie was trying to make was that, other than a satisfied customer he has no links to the companies he has listed in his signature.

Where as your (now removed I notice) signature implied by the use of a Fitec email address that you have a direct link to Fitec which led to the suspicion that you therefore worked for Fitec and were promoting their products in a way that contradicts the forum rules, I believe.

If this is not the case then sorry for the misunderstanding and welcome to the forum .


However, I still stand by my original statement .

Pete.

[Charlie-III]

Originally Posted by Pete Attryde

I think the point Charlie was trying to make was that, other than a satisfied customer he has no links to the companies he has listed in his signature.

Where as your (now removed I notice) signature implied by the use of a Fitec email address that you have a direct link to Fitec which led to the suspicion that you therefore worked for Fitec and were promoting their products in a way that contradicts the forum rules, I believe.

If this is not the case then sorry for the misunderstanding and welcome to the forum .


However, I still stand by my original statement .

Pete.

Well put, this thread was not worth a lot of my time. Reading a few posts "seemed to indicate" a likely spammer, but I wanted to wait & see.

Yes, I get some "consideration" from the 2 companies in my sig, but I still call a spade a spade.

Seeing that the brand name used is VERY similar to a well liked crawler servo & the case looks a LOT like a Futaba hi-torque servo, I just shuddered to think what was likely going on.

Hey strongwind, I do "3rd party" testing in an unbiased manner, send me a servo (similar to a HiTec 7950) and I will give my opinion.

[strongwind]

Originally Posted by OhioCrawler

Im confused. You started a post 5 days ago asking if anyone has tried these. Now today you are saying you have used one for 3wks.

Fitec servo

They are different models,thank you for your question.