Axial bomber servo destruction

[RR-10 guy]

Hi everyone,

I have an axial bomber that is eating through servos like crazy. I have stripped a hitec HS-7954SH servo as well as a savox 1230SG servo. I have gotten sick of replacing servos and I have $150 to spend on a servo. I was thinking the Protek 370TBL servo sounds good. Has anyone ran this in a bomber or stripped one. How reliable are they? Are there any other good options? I wanted to get more opinions before I take the plunge. Thanks!

 

[TheLetterJ]

You sound like a prime candidate for a Savox 2290sg and/or possibly even a servo saver (Proline "big hit"?)

 

[durok]

The Savox 2290SG ($160), the Holmes Hobbies SHV500v2 ($120), and the ProModeler 470 ($100) in descending order of available torque - all are excellent and highly recommended.

 

[RR-10 guy]

The Savox 2290SG ($160), the Holmes Hobbies SHV500v2 ($120), and the ProModeler 470 ($100) in descending order of available torque - all are excellent and highly recommended.

I like the looks of that ProModeler servo. I am just not sure that the torque would be good enough. Have you tested this servo or compared it to any others ? Thanks!

 

[Jim85IROC]

I have the Pro Modeler on my Bomber. I have yet to encounter any situation where that servo was not adequate, but then again I don't need to wag my truck with the steering.

 

[coffeeaddict17]

I run a pro modeler on two different trail finders. While it is not a an RR10, I would not hesitate to run one in my RR10. I'm running both of mine at 6v and they are great.

 

[mikemcE]

I love my Holmes and my ProModeler hands down. My Wraith is a heavy sticky beast.
For the extra 50 you will not ever destroy the 2290.
What weight is your rig?

Hang up and Drive

 

[RR-10 guy]

My bomber is around 7.5 pounds with a battery.

 

[RR-10 guy]

Also the thing that I am most interested in is durability which servo would hold up the best to bomber abuse the Holmes, Savox, or ProModeler? Thank you for all the help!

 

[Duuuuuuuude]

Kinda sounds like you're being overly abusive. No matter what servo you buy, you ought to slap a servo saver on it too.

Or buy el-cheapo servos and throw them away when they break.

 

[RR-10 guy]

Kinda sounds like you're being overly abusive. No matter what servo you buy, you ought to slap a servo saver on it too.

Or buy el-cheapo servos and throw them away when they break.

I just fear that I won't be able to crawl with a servo saver

 

[calcagno45]

I’ve run the Protek 370 in my Bomber and it’s been great so far. I’m not easy on it but not destructive either.

 

[RR-10 guy]

I’ve run the Protek 370 in my Bomber and it’s been great so far. I’m not easy on it but not destructive either.

That is the servo I am leaning towards. Right now I can get one one Amain for $135 which seems like a good deal to me. I also like the price of the ProModeler and in the end it will come down to whichever is more durable.

 

[Duuuuuuuude]

I just fear that I won't be able to crawl with a servo saver

If you're going to beat them to death, expect breakage. Even the biggest baddest servo has a breaking point. You're going to have to decide which activity is more important to you and build/drive accordingly.

 

[mikemcE]

No reported breakage with the ProModeler.
I had a bind in one of mine, sent it in and was pronounced OK by John who builds them .


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[RR-10 guy]

No reported breakage with the ProModeler.
I had a bind in one of mine, sent it in and was pronounced OK by John who builds them .


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What is the ProModelers warranty?

 

[Druxus]

What is the ProModelers warranty?

I'm not sure about the warranty.

The promodeler uses mil-spec parts, a impressive geartrain, and was awarded a contract with the military. I have yet to break any of his version 4 (420oz), and now they are at the 5 (470oz) version. I don't think I am as hard on servos as you are though so take that for what it's worth.

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[mikemcE]

I don’t know . Failures with PM are rare . Go to the ProModeler site, send John a note. He will answer anything quickly. Best Customer Service !

https://www.promodeler.com/DS470BLHV

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[RR-10 guy]

I don’t know . Failures with PM are rare . Go to the ProModeler site, send John a note. He will answer anything quickly. Best Customer Service !

https://www.promodeler.com/DS470BLHV

Hang up and Drive

Thanks for all the help. I decided on the ProModeler because of the price and reliability. Hopefully nothing goes wrong!!!

 

[durok]

Thanks for all the help. I decided on the ProModeler because of the price and reliability. Hopefully nothing goes wrong!!!

I went that route myself... great servo and great company to do business with!