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jrmbtr · 08-03-2010, 09:17 AM

Hello,

I'm still learning, and as I've searched I've seen several servo recommendations. Looks as if Hitec is favored, with models HS-65MG, HS-65HB, and HS-55 in the pool.

I play around inside, so I'm not looking for something competition worthy just something that will last and is compatible. I'm all stock aside from component relocations.

Please advise on your recommendation; I appreciate the information.

JRM

gopher · 08-03-2010, 09:23 AM

I still run stock on both of my rigs, and the only 'competition' is between my son and I...

I even have the servo saver still on, doh! but have only had a few instances when that has caused issues.

jrmbtr · 08-03-2010, 09:26 AM

Is the servo-saver not needed?
I purchased mine with a bad servo and purchased a replacement off of eBay. I think it is for one of the other micro models, so I had to use parts from the stock servo to make it work. It also gives some feedback so I'm not sure it is compatible with the Spektrum system.

I have to exchange something with Tower, so I need to allocate the funds on some things.

T-buck · 08-03-2010, 10:06 AM

I went w/the HS-65 HB.

Pretty much direct fit to the stock mounts, Once I went through the stock servo I wanted something better.

jrmbtr · 08-03-2010, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-buck

I went w/the HS-65 HB.

Pretty much direct fit to the stock mounts, Once I went through the stock servo I wanted something better.

PnP with the stock electronics?

T-buck · 08-03-2010, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrmbtr

PnP with the stock electronics?

Yep.

spoo76 · 08-03-2010, 05:13 PM

I went with a $6 shipped metal gear Ebay servo. Ive seen one or 2 others use it on their micros with no issues as well.
Just a hair smaller than the stock servo and for $6 its not a big deal if it breaks. i can use it as a winch or take the board out and use as a winch or light controller
they also have the same servo with plastic gears for even less $.
shipping was about 6 days from hong kong.

the hitecs are cheap enough that i normally wouldn't cheap out. I have a few still. but I needed a handful and its hard to pass up $6 shipped each lol

too many hobbies · 08-03-2010, 05:31 PM

could you link them ? b/c i can't tell which

spoo76 · 08-04-2010, 04:40 PM

here you go
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT

krono7s · 08-05-2010, 07:18 PM

i went with the hitec hs 55 feather and it works great. $12 @ my lhs

jrmbtr · 08-05-2010, 07:26 PM

Is there an appreciable benefit to foregoing the servo-saver?

uncivil · 08-05-2010, 08:48 PM

65mg on my MRC def worth it. Whips that little truck around in a hurry

spoo76 · 08-05-2010, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uncivil

65mg on my MRC def worth it. Whips that little truck around in a hurry

I believe you mean McRC MRC is generally considered the Mini rock crawler

Stormin2u · 08-07-2010, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-buck

I went w/the HS-65 HB.

Pretty much direct fit to the stock mounts, Once I went through the stock servo I wanted something better.

Same here great servo for the Micro.

uncivil · 08-08-2010, 07:28 PM

One thing i came upon and i thing actually benifits me. The 65mg servo i have confidence enough in that i removed the saver and i ffind my truck gets hung up less when attacking the obstAcle head on.

jrmbtr · 08-12-2010, 07:17 PM

How did you attach the new servo to the linkage? The output gear on the Hitec is smaller than that on the Losi. Please advise.

spoo76 · 08-12-2010, 07:20 PM

use the supplied servo horn and ditch the servo saver

jrmbtr · 08-12-2010, 07:22 PM

Drill it out to fit the Losi link?

jrmbtr · 08-12-2010, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrmbtr

Drill it out to fit the Losi link?

Dumb question. I wallowed on out on the +-shaped horn to test.

jrmbtr · 08-12-2010, 08:03 PM

Servo is great! Seems much more capable without the servo-saver. Thank y'all for the great advice!!

08-03-2010, 09:17 AM	#1
jrmbtr Newbie Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: BTR Posts: 23	Servo Consensus Hello, I'm still learning, and as I've searched I've seen several servo recommendations. Looks as if Hitec is favored, with models HS-65MG, HS-65HB, and HS-55 in the pool. I play around inside, so I'm not looking for something competition worthy just something that will last and is compatible. I'm all stock aside from component relocations. Please advise on your recommendation; I appreciate the information. JRM

08-03-2010, 05:31 PM	#8
too many hobbies Newbie Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ? Posts: 36	could you link them ? b/c i can't tell which Last edited by too many hobbies; 08-03-2010 at 08:07 PM.

08-03-2010, 09:23 AM	#2
gopher Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: the creek Posts: 396	I still run stock on both of my rigs, and the only 'competition' is between my son and I... I even have the servo saver still on, doh! but have only had a few instances when that has caused issues.

08-03-2010, 09:26 AM	#3
jrmbtr Newbie Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: BTR Posts: 23	Is the servo-saver not needed? I purchased mine with a bad servo and purchased a replacement off of eBay. I think it is for one of the other micro models, so I had to use parts from the stock servo to make it work. It also gives some feedback so I'm not sure it is compatible with the Spektrum system. I have to exchange something with Tower, so I need to allocate the funds on some things.

08-03-2010, 10:06 AM	#4
T-buck Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 609	I went w/the HS-65 HB. Pretty much direct fit to the stock mounts, Once I went through the stock servo I wanted something better.

08-03-2010, 05:13 PM	#7
spoo76 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South FL Posts: 3,349	I went with a $6 shipped metal gear Ebay servo. Ive seen one or 2 others use it on their micros with no issues as well. Just a hair smaller than the stock servo and for $6 its not a big deal if it breaks. i can use it as a winch or take the board out and use as a winch or light controller they also have the same servo with plastic gears for even less $. shipping was about 6 days from hong kong. the hitecs are cheap enough that i normally wouldn't cheap out. I have a few still. but I needed a handful and its hard to pass up $6 shipped each lol

08-04-2010, 04:40 PM	#9
spoo76 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South FL Posts: 3,349	here you go http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT

08-05-2010, 07:18 PM	#10
krono7s Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: virginia beach Posts: 280	i went with the hitec hs 55 feather and it works great. $12 @ my lhs

08-05-2010, 07:26 PM	#11
jrmbtr Newbie Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: BTR Posts: 23	Is there an appreciable benefit to foregoing the servo-saver?

08-05-2010, 08:48 PM	#12
uncivil Newbie Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tulsa Posts: 38	65mg on my MRC def worth it. Whips that little truck around in a hurry

08-08-2010, 07:28 PM	#15
uncivil Newbie Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tulsa Posts: 38	One thing i came upon and i thing actually benifits me. The 65mg servo i have confidence enough in that i removed the saver and i ffind my truck gets hung up less when attacking the obstAcle head on.

08-12-2010, 07:17 PM	#16
jrmbtr Newbie Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: BTR Posts: 23	How did you attach the new servo to the linkage? The output gear on the Hitec is smaller than that on the Losi. Please advise.

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08-12-2010, 07:20 PM	#17
spoo76 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South FL Posts: 3,349	use the supplied servo horn and ditch the servo saver

08-12-2010, 07:22 PM	#18
jrmbtr Newbie Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: BTR Posts: 23	Drill it out to fit the Losi link?

08-12-2010, 08:03 PM	#20
jrmbtr Newbie Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: BTR Posts: 23	Servo is great! Seems much more capable without the servo-saver. Thank y'all for the great advice!!

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