Just upgraded to an EMAXX servo

[Damion10]

WOW!!! what a difference from the stock unit.

Although my stocker was still working fine after watching a few videos I figured for the $20 for the Emaxx its worth a shot. Besides the stock one was " lacking " in the power department.

This should be the #1 mod done to these things, the difference is unreal and the Emaxx has enough grunt to shift my JLU over if the front wheels are a little bound up.

Id also like to thank everyone who has posted either a review or a how to about these, very helpful.

I used the silver screws the emaxx came with to mount it with 3d printed spacers and modified the 4 leg servo horn. Other than that business as usual.

[spoo76]

$20?? I picked up 4 for $20.
It's also worth replacing the factory drag link (steering link) in between the knuckles. It flexes easily. It's easy to make one from metal tube or you can spend $7-8 on the hot Racing version.

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[Damion10]

Yea that's the joys of being north of the border......

[Bray D]

The EMAX was a huge upgrade for my rig too. It finally has the steering power I expect from a crawler. I hear some of them have some glitching issues, but I'm hoping mine goes the distance.

[shiggy]

Originally Posted by Damion10

WOW!!! what a difference from the stock unit.

Although my stocker was still working fine after watching a few videos I figured for the $20 for the Emaxx its worth a shot. Besides the stock one was " lacking " in the power department.

This should be the #1 mod done to these things, the difference is unreal and the Emaxx has enough grunt to shift my JLU over if the front wheels are a little bound up..

Let us know when the Emax starts glitching and locking to the left. I had three do that in two different trucks, after the first just flat-out failed.

Now using a TiankongRC MG90S steering servo in three trucks. Fits the stock mount using longer bolts. The horn projects further forward than stock.
Strong, smooth, ZERO issues.
The MG90S is also less expensive.

[Creepincrawlin]

Originally Posted by shiggy

Let us know when the Emax starts glitching and locking to the left. I had three do that in two different trucks, after the first just flat-out failed.

Now using a TiankongRC MG90S steering servo in three trucks. Fits the stock mount using longer bolts. The horn projects further forward than stock.
Strong, smooth, ZERO issues.
The MG90S is also less expensive.

I think from the pic that’s an SCX24? If so which mounting bolts would I need to make this fit mine? I know you said they need to be longer but I wasn’t sure if that meant they come with longer bolts or if I need to buy them separately?

[shiggy]

Originally Posted by Creepincrawlin

I think from the pic that’s an SCX24? If so which mounting bolts would I need to make this fit mine? I know you said they need to be longer but I wasn’t sure if that meant they come with longer bolts or if I need to buy them separately?

Need to source the longer bolts separately. Mine are from uxcell via Amazon.

[Creepincrawlin]

Originally Posted by shiggy

Need to source the longer bolts separately. Mine are from uxcell via Amazon.

Okay thanks! Do you happen to still have a link to the purchase or do you remember how long exactly they need to be?

[[crawlosi]]

Originally Posted by shiggy

Let us know when the Emax starts glitching and locking to the left. I had three do that in two different trucks, after the first just flat-out failed.

Now using a TiankongRC MG90S steering servo in three trucks. Fits the stock mount using longer bolts. The horn projects further forward than stock.
Strong, smooth, ZERO issues.
The MG90S is also less expensive.

I have 4 Emax servos on all of my scx24s with so many hours i cant count....

Zero issues with any of them.... curious why you had so many issues.

[shiggy]

Originally Posted by [crawlosi]

I have 4 Emax servos on all of my scx24s with so many hours i cant count....

Zero issues with any of them.... curious why you had so many issues.

My question, too.
Same problem from two different orders.

[Creepincrawlin]

Originally Posted by shiggy

Need to source the longer bolts separately. Mine are from uxcell via Amazon.

I just ordered the servo that you mentioned from Amazon it should be here Monday and can’t wait to install it. How do I know which bolts I need from uxcell?

[Gramps]

I had my Emax stick to the left one time. I shut it off centered it by hand & it has been fine since.

[shiggy]

Originally Posted by Creepincrawlin

I just ordered the servo that you mentioned from Amazon it should be here Monday and can’t wait to install it. How do I know which bolts I need from uxcell?

M1.4, probably 12mm

[Damion10]

I should also note I set the D/R on the TX so the servo wasn't trying to over work itself, should help with the life of it

[shiggy]

Originally Posted by Damion10

I should also note I set the D/R on the TX so the servo wasn't trying to over work itself, should help with the life of it

As do I.

[slowpoe]

Are the EMAX servos that you guys are having trouble with glitching the Analog or Digital ones. I bought 4 of the analog ones to put in the 4 SCX24s I have and have not had trouble yet with the one I have put in but it does not have many hrs on it yet. I would like to know b4 I put the others in.

[Bray D]

Mine that glitched was analog. No experience with the digital version.

[Gramps]

Mine was an analog one. i just put one in the Deadbolt and it hasn't glitched as of yet. But I just put it in yesterday.

[slowpoe]

Ok, Thanks guys, I ordered 3 MG90S servos from Amazon for $8.59 and 1-day shipping. Awesome deal

[Damion10]

The one I installed in mine was the digital version, working fine so far