Servo dead already?

[Mike_T]

My stock servo on my scx10ii burned out in like a week so I upgraded to what I thought would be the best high-end option without going to crazy. I got a savox 1230sg and a castle BEC. I've been very happy with it so far after a few months of running it,
however I just installed some mud guards to help protect my electronics and in doing so I gave my truck a quick clean up with a moist towel and a possibly slightly damp brush now my servo doesn't work..

Is this just a cruel joke because I have been running it in fairly wet/snowy conditions, could I really have just wrecked my servo from a wipe down? What can I do to test the servo or is there any way to repair it?

[2mtech]

Welcome to the forum!

While I can't speak for everyone, I think I'm not the only one who has had disappointing experiences and short life with Savox servos. I abandoned them years ago personally.

For your question I can only say waterproof does not really mean waterPROOF with servos, and moisture is not their best friend.

[Mike_T]

Originally Posted by 2mtech

..short life with Savox servos. I abandoned them years ago personally.

For your question I can only say waterproof does not really mean waterPROOF with servos, and moisture is not their best friend.

What's your brand for servos? Are there any that are good at being waterproof?

[crazee horse]

Me and a friend got savox servos at the same time, his burned up first putting, OK must have been a 1 off but was funny to see him lose the plot as it was so expensive, couldn't send it back after he'd removed it and stamped all over it...
Mine lasted 6 months. I only use power HD servos now for about 20 bucks, 20kg and waterproof, nothing is gonna last forever in water soni stay budget as I class them as a consumable. That said they do last a long time, and I'm submerged an awful lot.

[2mtech]

Originally Posted by Mike_T

What's your brand for servos? Are there any that are good at being waterproof?

TBH I've run the gamut from 3Bros high end ones just south of $150 to Asian 20Kg Amazon specials and have had similar experiences with both. Almost all of my trucks use the DS3218 that comes under several Chinese brand names. I just bought a 4-pack for $52 and they come with aluminum servo horns.

They're all water resistant; snow and an occasional dip shouldn't kill them immediately. If you want submarine proof I doubt you could find one that would not experience a shortened lifespan out of the box.

RC Sparks on YT had a video on how to submarine proof them yourself with sealant, never tried it myself. If I want a submarine I'll buy a submarine.

[Mike_T]

Originally Posted by 2mtech

TBH I've run the gamut from 3Bros high end ones just south of $150 to Asian 20Kg Amazon specials and have had similar experiences with both. Almost all of my trucks use the DS3218 that comes under several Chinese brand names. I just bought a 4-pack for $52 and they come with aluminum servo horns.

Thanks for the advice! I'll try some DS3218's

[Irontie]

IDK why people here dis on Savox i've had great luck with savox servos i run them in EVERYTHing from my 1/16th scale erevo to my gmade and rs10 never once have I watered one out or stripped it out..... AND I RUN THEM ON EVERYTHING

[meatmonkey]

Try bypassing the BEC. The older blue heat shrunk version does not tolerate basically any moisture on its board.