04-23-2004, 12:04 AM | #1 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5280
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| Steering Servo Upgrade
So I have my TXT running now, and the HiTec servo that came with the radio sucks. When I turn into an obstacle, it forces the servo to skip a tooth on the gear and send the steering out of alignment. I am wondering what you guys are using for steering servos, and do you use a servo saver? I am thinking of using a TMaxx servo, with a saver. I am open for ideas.... |
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04-23-2004, 12:23 AM | #2 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Santa Cruz California
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| Re: Steering Servo Upgrade
I run the hitec HS-5645MG and it works great. I dont run a servo saver, I just run the aluminum servo arm that came with it. It's really up to you, but if your only rock crawling you should be fine with out a servo saver.
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04-23-2004, 12:41 PM | #3 |
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| Re: Steering Servo Upgrade
Sweet, I am really disappointed with the stock setup I have, so it is getting an upgrade before I crawl anymore. The truck is a pure crawler. I am going to get either the HS645MG, or the HS705MG, the 705 is 166/207 oz-in of torque.
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04-23-2004, 01:28 PM | #4 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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| Re: Steering Servo Upgrade
the stock tmaxx servo sucks they are made poorly and they never center IMO |
04-23-2004, 02:39 PM | #5 |
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| Re: Steering Servo Upgrade
busted, I've got some 1/4 scale servos for sale if your interested...
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04-23-2004, 03:26 PM | #6 |
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| Re: Steering Servo Upgrade
You have PM there simtechray. I also picked up a Hitec HS 5645MG today so that I can get the truck rolling. I have finals coming up so I need some stress relief! But I am very interested in the specs, and more info on the 1/4 scale stuff.
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04-25-2004, 08:57 PM | #7 |
MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL
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| Re: Steering Servo Upgrade
If your looking for some good cheap powerful servos go to www.servohut.com. Check out the GWS servos I got two servos with 111oz of torque for $30. They steer my Clod smartly
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04-25-2004, 11:18 PM | #8 |
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| Re: Steering Servo Upgrade
I picked up a Hitec HS 645MG, and love it. However, I am having problems with the stock servo mounts that the TXT has. The servo pops out of the mounts. Is there any cheap way to keep a high torque servo firmly mounted in the stock location? Just need a cheap fix while I get money and time to move the servo on top of the axle and build mounts.
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04-25-2004, 11:47 PM | #9 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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| Re: Steering Servo Upgrade
what do you have for sale and how much? |
04-26-2004, 10:20 PM | #10 | |
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| Re: Steering Servo Upgrade Quote:
Is 111oz. enough to turn the tires when the car is still? Better yet, is it enough to turn the tires when they are in a bind. Also, what is the highest tourqe rating before you get into 1/4 scale? | |
04-28-2004, 05:37 AM | #11 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2004
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| Re: Steering Servo Upgrade
i think airtrocnics erg-vb ( dont remember excactly) has 200 oz of torque tower has it for about $110
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04-28-2004, 07:40 AM | #12 | |
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04-28-2004, 08:19 AM | #13 | ||
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Do you know the torque ratings on them? | ||
04-28-2004, 08:54 PM | #14 |
MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL
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| Re: Steering Servo Upgrade
Heres the specs: Dimensions : 1.60 x 0.79 x 1.69 in. Weight:/ 2.58 oz. Ball Bearings: Yes, 2BB Metal Gears: Yes Torque (4.8V): 103 oz. (6v) 119oz. Transit Time (4.8V): 0.33 (6v) .27 sec.60° Price $20.00 A Bruiser is a old tamiya 3 speed truck like a mountaineer or Hilux heres my photo album www.rcpics.net/member/mnsterbruiser |
04-28-2004, 10:13 PM | #15 |
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| Re: Steering Servo Upgrade
Hi Guys, I have used those servos from Servu Hut and they are perfect. Strong and a lot of bang for the buck. I also have the SO6 MG (metal gear servos) that they are selling and that really rocks. Dollar for dollar there is not anything better out there. you pull, I push, We win! |
05-16-2004, 09:33 PM | #16 | |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Louisiana
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Is there a certain Hitech servo that everyone is running? EDIT: I broke 3 of the internal gears | |
05-17-2004, 12:25 AM | #17 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2004
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dont have TXT yet, but on my 1/8 buggy i run hi-tec 645 Mg servo and its great, swings tires with no problem, even on grass
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05-17-2004, 08:17 AM | #18 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Louisiana
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Thanks, I think that is the Hitec # I was looking for. Do you know the cheepest place to find them? Can anyone find them cheeper than this? http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/759413.asp |
05-17-2004, 10:06 AM | #19 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Flagstaff, AZ
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| Re: Steering Servo Upgrade
item number PS705MBB from Http://www.fmadirect.com 110 oz-in double bearings, full metal gear. NOISY AS HELL but works great! I have beaten the piss outta it (Still not tucked back far enough) and its holding up way better than I thought it would. Not a huge powerhouse but does the job.
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05-17-2004, 12:43 PM | #20 |
MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL
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| Re: Steering Servo Upgrade
What servo did you buy a SO3 with plastic gears or So5 with metal gears. What really broke? You can also buy hitec servos from www.servohut.com |
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