Go Back   RCCrawler Forums > RCCrawler General Tech > Electronics
Loading

Notices

Thread: ProModeler Servo: 420oz, billet case, o-ringed, $79

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 11-30-2015, 06:39 PM   #121
Rock Crawler
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Asheville
Posts: 558
Default Re: ProModeler Servo: 420oz, billet case, o-ringed, $79

I'm with j slick on this one I didn't know servo were even made that weren't programable so I didn't bother to ask. it's mocked up on my sporty and doesn't appear to be an issue but it just barely works for my application.

Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk
Constant Threat is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
Old 12-05-2015, 07:50 PM   #122
Quarry Creeper
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: canton,oh
Posts: 275
Default Re: ProModeler Servo: 420oz, billet case, o-ringed, $79

i bought several of these only using 2 so far one has been beat on and is awsome the other i just put in a new mantis build and it's getting hot quickly... with in a few minutes. not saying servo's fault as i'm new to rc and learning. i'm running 3s with a cc bec set at 7.0 and a rc4wd electric dig (which burnt up 2 esc till i added the bec and still doesnt work right sometimes it wont work till i unplug and replug battery?? any ideas? back to the servo it gets hot and starts acting weak with in 5 minutes of crawling on rocks and foam. however you cant hear anything from servo there super quiet and the other day my dsx4s lost its spring or what ever automatically centers steering wheel so it does not recenter just stays whereever its at.... is it possible servo is very quietly and with no glitching or twitching be trying to center itself and thus overheating? or any other ideas?

thanks
james
jamesthe1v is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-05-2015, 10:49 PM   #123
Rock Crawler
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Big Island
Posts: 863
Default Re: ProModeler Servo: 420oz, billet case, o-ringed, $79

Reliability update - 39 days into my testing and there's trouble in paradise! I took my Wraith out for a crawl this morning and after about 30 minutes the servo started acting up. It would occasionally stick at various positions and wouldn't return to center unless the wheels were given a bump. Once I got it back on the bench it was obvious the pot was the culprit, probably due to moisture which was also present inside the servo case. Despite my best efforts to get it dried out, I have been unable to resolve the issue. I sent an email to John for assistance so we'll see how that turns out.

As a side note - I usually waterproof my servos with Super Lube but did not with this one on account of it having o-rings on the screws, case, and main shaft and conformal coating on the pcb. Plus I wanted to see just how well it would hold up without additional waterproofing. I guess that question has been answered!
mikebecher is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-05-2015, 11:16 PM   #124
Quarry Creeper
 
Join Date: May 2015
Location: RRW
Posts: 250
Default Re: ProModeler Servo: 420oz, billet case, o-ringed, $79

Quote:
Originally Posted by jamesthe1v View Post
is it possible servo is very quietly and with no glitching or twitching be trying to center itself and thus overheating? or any other ideas?

thanks
james
I'm thinking it may be that the servo is "working" constantly trying to hold the wheels in whatever position you had them in last. Just a thought I don't really know.
FloridaCrawler is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-06-2015, 08:34 AM   #125
Quarry Creeper
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Chico, CA
Posts: 211
Default Re: ProModeler Servo: 420oz, billet case, o-ringed, $79

Still running great in my sons Wraith w/ Vanquish Ti Steering and Vanquish Steering Knuckles, BEC @ 7.4v, this servo is a beast!
Digital is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-06-2015, 08:44 AM   #126
Quarry Creeper
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: India
Posts: 365
Default Re: ProModeler Servo: 420oz, billet case, o-ringed, $79

James,

Have you checked if both of your front wheels are parallel to each other? If not, adjust rod ends to get them parallel.
wings_of_fire is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-07-2015, 10:14 AM   #127
Quarry Creeper
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: canton,oh
Posts: 275
Default Re: ProModeler Servo: 420oz, billet case, o-ringed, $79

front wheels seem to be fine and if i leaveit sit on bench with wheels all way left or right or halfway either way its fine for 10-15 min but as soon as i start working them back and forth while driving with in a few min gets hot and quits and sticks then works then gets hot and quits and i stop.
will have to find johns number again and see.
jamesthe1v is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-07-2015, 10:36 AM   #128
Quarry Creeper
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: India
Posts: 365
Default Re: ProModeler Servo: 420oz, billet case, o-ringed, $79

Vague guess.....seems like mosfet issue. Mosfets overheat when they are not fully drained, allowing current to pass when it should not.

Since you have purchased more than one servo, try changing the servo to see if problem persist.

I think this should be an issue with the said servo only.
wings_of_fire is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-07-2015, 07:43 PM   #129
Rock Crawler
 
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 639
Default Re: ProModeler Servo: 420oz, billet case, o-ringed, $79

Quote:
Originally Posted by jamesthe1v View Post
front wheels seem to be fine and if i leaveit sit on bench with wheels all way left or right or halfway either way its fine for 10-15 min but as soon as i start working them back and forth while driving with in a few min gets hot and quits and sticks then works then gets hot and quits and i stop.
will have to find johns number again and see.
So you leave the servo holding the wheels at full lock for 10-15 mins? That means the servo is hsving to work that whole time. I suspect that is causing your issues. Fix the controller so it auto centres and see how it goes. I wouldn't use another servo incase that's killing them.
honchojoe is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-07-2015, 08:33 PM   #130
Quarry Creeper
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: canton,oh
Posts: 275
Default Re: ProModeler Servo: 420oz, billet case, o-ringed, $79

Quote:
Originally Posted by honchojoe View Post
So you leave the servo holding the wheels at full lock for 10-15 mins? That means the servo is hsving to work that whole time. I suspect that is causing your issues. Fix the controller so it auto centres and see how it goes. I wouldn't use another servo incase that's killing them.

servo didnt get warm at all or make a sound when sitting at full turn.
but i played with dx4s and went to servo speed... all were at 100% default i guess? anyhow switched steering servo and at 20% still as fast as 100 starts slowing from 20% so at 20% it steers very fast quiet and smooth and crawled for an hour roughly and servo worked flawlessly and barely warm to touch no where near hot . seems problem is solved and probably not servo fault. however servo did overheat and glitch stall and lock up for a few seconds....and is now working perfect i think that shows that do to user error they can be beat overheated and take the misuse
jamesthe1v is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-15-2015, 06:53 PM   #131
Rock Crawler
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: New Tripoli, PA
Posts: 838
Default Re: ProModeler Servo: 420oz, billet case, o-ringed, $79

So is the general consensus on this servo by those who have one a (+ or a -)
I am thinking of getting one for my bomber build, either that or a Hitec 7954sh
Or waiting to see the new Holmes Hobbies servo.

Cheers,
Wade

Last edited by Wade; 12-15-2015 at 06:55 PM.
Wade is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-15-2015, 09:22 PM   #132
Rock Crawler
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Big Island
Posts: 863
Default Re: ProModeler Servo: 420oz, billet case, o-ringed, $79

I've been very happy with mine despite having sent it back to have the pot replaced. I've abused it pretty good including lots of wet and muddy driving. I had not done any waterproofing beyond stock so when it comes back I'll definitely be packing it with grease. I'm also curious to see what the new HH servos have to offer and am convinced that brushless is the way to go.
mikebecher is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-16-2015, 04:17 AM   #133
Pebble Pounder
 
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Australia
Posts: 105
Default Re: ProModeler Servo: 420oz, billet case, o-ringed, $79

Still as happy with mine as day one. No issues so far. Super quiet, enough speed and torque, never gets hot. Very hot down here in Australia this time of year, cannot comment on wet and muddy but high temp days (30-40C) for hours on end without issue.
Slayso is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-16-2015, 06:14 AM   #134
I wanna be Dave
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Stowe
Posts: 3,987
Default Re: ProModeler Servo: 420oz, billet case, o-ringed, $79

I have not had enough run time on mine to give it a + or - yet.
Jslick is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-19-2015, 06:56 AM   #135
I wanna be Dave
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: central VT
Posts: 2,300
Default Re: ProModeler Servo: 420oz, billet case, o-ringed, $79

Wait, so one of these servo's failed due to water intrusion, which the manufacturer has warned us could happen...

And they are replacing it under warranty anyway? That seems to good to be true.

I'll be filling mine with grease before playing submarine.
meatmonkey is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-19-2015, 08:13 AM   #136
Rock Crawler
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Big Island
Posts: 863
Default Re: ProModeler Servo: 420oz, billet case, o-ringed, $79

Quote:
Originally Posted by meatmonkey View Post
Wait, so one of these servo's failed due to water intrusion, which the manufacturer has warned us could happen...

And they are replacing it under warranty anyway? That seems to good to be true.

I'll be filling mine with grease before playing submarine.
Yes, John is covering mine under warranty. I will also be packing the case with grease before it goes back in.
mikebecher is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-24-2016, 03:23 PM   #137
Quarry Creeper
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Menifee
Posts: 308
Default Re: ProModeler Servo: 420oz, billet case, o-ringed, $79

I just ordered up a V3 yesterday. I read up all I could....the good and the bad. It was the customer service that sold me(though I hope I dont need it)

I will give a trail report later
dirtman71 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-24-2016, 07:48 PM   #138
RCC Addict
 
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Price Twp.
Posts: 1,291
Default Re: ProModeler Servo: 420oz, billet case, o-ringed, $79

Quote:
Originally Posted by dirtman71 View Post
I just ordered up a V3 yesterday. I read up all I could....the good and the bad. It was the customer service that sold me(though I hope I dont need it)

I will give a trail report later
Funny timing, I bought one friday, and recieved it monday. I have a couple packs through it so far. You're right about the customer service. I already had a great conversation with John.

I was expecting to have size issues, but once it was under the hood I couldn't believe the clearance I had, compared to a mg996 or the solar.
Ditchrat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-24-2016, 07:57 PM   #139
I joined the Band!
 
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: On a rock
Posts: 331
Default Re: ProModeler Servo: 420oz, billet case, o-ringed, $79

After running my HV500 for about 3 weeks , Comping. Mine started acting wonky, Not wanting to center. Just generally shitting the bed when in a bind my 7950 would steer out of with ease..

I messaged John about it, Got a very generic reply after about a week of waiting, Just said f-it and put a 7950 back in, and the HV500 will be sitting in a box.. Its a shame too, Because I tell people all the time to buy HH, This is one I have trouble recommending tho.

The biggest issue I had with it was it did not know where center was, Sometimes it was here, Sometimes it was a there.
Capwn is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-24-2016, 08:21 PM   #140
Quarry Creeper
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Menifee
Posts: 308
Default Re: ProModeler Servo: 420oz, billet case, o-ringed, $79

Quote:
Originally Posted by Capwn View Post
After running my HV500 for about 3 weeks , Comping. Mine started acting wonky, Not wanting to center. Just generally shitting the bed when in a bind my 7950 would steer out of with ease..

I messaged John about it, Got a very generic reply after about a week of waiting, Just said f-it and put a 7950 back in, and the HV500 will be sitting in a box.. Its a shame too, Because I tell people all the time to buy HH, This is one I have trouble recommending tho.

The biggest issue I had with it was it did not know where center was, Sometimes it was here, Sometimes it was a there.
Well you never know with CS

I have seen John all over the fourm and you would think his CS would be a bit better than that
dirtman71 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply



ProModeler Servo: 420oz, billet case, o-ringed, $79 - Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Billet Motorola Droid Razr Case JFAB Vendors Miscellaneous 2 01-14-2013 08:24 PM
Angry Apple Ipod billet case motoworx Vendors Miscellaneous 31 08-15-2012 06:12 PM
metal gears , billet case , coreless motor servo CHEAP BL-4x4 Electronics 2 01-04-2012 09:21 PM
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 12:04 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO ©2011, Crawlability, Inc.
Copyright 2004-2014 RCCrawler.com