Not enough power going to my servo.

[Zrx1224]

Servo finally gave out. SW0230 is the model. Thanks for all the tips on esc upgrades but I think for now I will just upgrade my servo. I will upgrade my esc when I convert to brushless. What do you guys think about this?
https://holmeshobbies.com/featured-p...0v2-servo.html

[Zrx1224]

Originally Posted by DavidH

That's why I asked you for additioonal symptoms back in post #6; you are not having brown out, you simply have a weak servo.

The 'blue' Savox SW1210SG that I use is waterproof and at 7.4 volts it produces .13 sec/319.40 oz-in. I know many here would consider this to be a minimum requirement.

Sorry, so many replies it's hard to keep up. New to this whole forum thing. The servo basicly just wasn't getting enough power to turn the wheels all the way when stopped. Those are really the only symptoms. It started cutting out fully tonight, wouldn't turn left or wouldn't turn right untill it burned itself out. Heard some gears free spinning inside. She's toast now. It's my 4th servo in 3 months. I really have to start reading up on specs and what not.

[Ninomaniac]

Originally Posted by Zrx1224

I really have to start reading up on specs and what not.

[durok]

Originally Posted by Zrx1224

Servo finally gave out. SW0230 is the model. Thanks for all the tips on esc upgrades but I think for now I will just upgrade my servo. I will upgrade my esc when I convert to brushless. What do you guys think about this?
https://holmeshobbies.com/featured-p...0v2-servo.html

Great servo - also the ProModeler 470oz-in is highly recommended.

ProModeler - 470oz-in, Std, BLS #DS470BLHV

[magic_yeti]

Originally Posted by Zrx1224

Servo finally gave out. SW0230 is the model. Thanks for all the tips on esc upgrades but I think for now I will just upgrade my servo. I will upgrade my esc when I convert to brushless. What do you guys think about this?
https://holmeshobbies.com/featured-p...0v2-servo.html

That's the beast i run in my TRex, if you chose this one you will need a rx bypass adaptor and a bec. Or you run it direct from the lipo, but 3S is officially not supported, but works great (own risk). Love it.

Cheeper not so powerfull alternative powerhd 20kg waterproof.

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[Zrx1224]

Originally Posted by magic_yeti

That's the beast i run in my TRex, if you chose this one you will need a rx bypass adaptor and a bec. Or you run it direct from the lipo, but 3S is officially not supported, but works great (own risk). Love it.

Cheeper not so powerfull alternative powerhd 20kg waterproof.

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A buddy of mine will sell me one of those 20kgs for 30 bucks. Is 20 enough?

[DavidH]

Originally Posted by Zrx1224

Servo finally gave out. SW0230 is the model. Thanks for all the tips on esc upgrades but I think for now I will just upgrade my servo. I will upgrade my esc when I convert to brushless. What do you guys think about this?
https://holmeshobbies.com/featured-p...0v2-servo.html

That is a good strong servo, but when I am recommending servos I assume that you are going to get them wet, and so I would tell you to get a servo with an IP (intrusion protection) rating for their water resistance, typically IP67. Regardless of the marketing material, nothing is fully waterproof. Look to hitec or savox.

Originally Posted by Zrx1224

Sorry, so many replies it's hard to keep up. New to this whole forum thing. The servo basicly just wasn't getting enough power to turn the wheels all the way when stopped. Those are really the only symptoms. It started cutting out fully tonight, wouldn't turn left or wouldn't turn right untill it burned itself out. Heard some gears free spinning inside. She's toast now. It's my 4th servo in 3 months. I really have to start reading up on specs and what not.

You may be able to fix the servo with a set of replacement gears, and use it for shifting or for a much lighter vehicle.

[DavidH]

Originally Posted by Zrx1224

A buddy of mine will sell me one of those 20kgs for 30 bucks. Is 20 enough?

The powerhd 20kg is sufficient as an entry level servo, but I found them to be a touch slow for my taste.

I tried running one at 7.4 volts, but it let the smoke out.

[Zrx1224]

Originally Posted by DavidH

That is a good strong servo, but when I am recommending servos I assume that you are going to get them wet, and so I would tell you to get a servo with an IP (intrusion protection) rating for their water resistance, typically IP67. Regardless of the marketing material, nothing is fully waterproof. Look to hitec or savox.

You may be able to fix the servo with a set of replacement gears, and use it for shifting or for a much lighter vehicle.

Could I rebuild my savox to accommodate my truck? To push more power?..

[Ninomaniac]

No.