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What the newest cheap servo hotness?
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ussprinceton2004
RCC Addict
then what would you suggest for a metal geared servo that's $30?
Tactic servos aren't upgrades at all - your first link is for a stock Axial RTR SCX10 servo and it will crap out on you very quickly.
Just upgrading the gear doesn't increase torque rating or speed, either - might make it last a bit longer before stripping out, that's all.
The weakest part of all Axial products is the servo horn and servo, if you stick with stock plastic links they may absorb some of the shock being transferred to the steering components at the expense of precision handling.
The $25 Power HD LW-20MG is stronger and faster than that. 20kg-cm/277.7 oz-in (6.6v), 0.16s. Alloy shell and waterproof - one of the best uber-cheap servos out there, commonly used, too.
How about reading this thread and seeing all the other options posted?
No sense buying another of what was just broken...
I personally recommend spending even more however, and going with even better servos for much better performance and far less frequent breakage.
If financial reasons at the current time put those out of reach - grab the PowerHD and start saving for a much better one in the future..
$60-ish gets you much better and about $100 gets the top models.
(BTW this is the 244th post in this thread... hint-hint)
Just upgrading the gear doesn't increase torque rating or speed, either - might make it last a bit longer before stripping out, that's all.
The weakest part of all Axial products is the servo horn and servo, if you stick with stock plastic links they may absorb some of the shock being transferred to the steering components at the expense of precision handling.
The $25 Power HD LW-20MG is stronger and faster than that. 20kg-cm/277.7 oz-in (6.6v), 0.16s. Alloy shell and waterproof - one of the best uber-cheap servos out there, commonly used, too.
How about reading this thread and seeing all the other options posted?
No sense buying another of what was just broken...
I personally recommend spending even more however, and going with even better servos for much better performance and far less frequent breakage.
If financial reasons at the current time put those out of reach - grab the PowerHD and start saving for a much better one in the future..
$60-ish gets you much better and about $100 gets the top models.
(BTW this is the 244th post in this thread... hint-hint)
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mikemcE
I wanna be Dave
For 30.00 you won't get a strong, fast ,QUALITY servo that lasts. So when you replace it for the second time, you're out 60.00. , next failure your at 90.00 .
For 100. You can get a PM, Holmes, or Savox that will last years. Buy quality once, rather than saving money 3 times
Hang up and Drive
For 100. You can get a PM, Holmes, or Savox that will last years. Buy quality once, rather than saving money 3 times
Hang up and Drive
84yoda
I wanna be Dave
TheAxialNut
Rock Crawler
Seen these today....haven't tried them but others have and are at an excellent price point for the specs....
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZYwur0nxR8/?taken-by=reefs_rc
They look solid!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZYwur0nxR8/?taken-by=reefs_rc
They look solid!
magic_yeti
RCC Addict
But 69$ isn't really a cheap hotness8) at that range i would go with a savöx 1210sg.
allanon1965
I wanna be Dave
I second the Power HD servo, I have several of them on various flavors and all have been great. They do the job I ask and are inexpensive. I have had more expensive HiTec, and savox servos and they all did the job of turning the tires, even in binds so I dont see the need to spend high bucks for a servo in my rigs.
ussprinceton2004
RCC Addict
I guess I'll buy some of those Power HD servos and give them a try
MattySlimz1987
Rock Crawler
Still no word on the V.2 of the 959 for $34.99? I mean it's able to pump over 400oz. without the need for a bec!? Might go ahead and pull it for the ol' lady's rig just for the hell of it and see what it's about, you know what they say.. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. The final product will be a PM S470, but not right now.
This is the newly upgraded version of Tower Pro MG959. The new PCB and IC control systems make it more accurate than previous versions.
Its internal gearing and motor are also upgraded to improve dead bandwidth and centering.
This version features a case machined from 6061 aluminum and comes with the heavy duty servo arm pictured.
These servos come from the original manufacturer of the Tower Pro servo line and we are an authorized reseller.
Don't be fooled by counterfeit, low quality servos being sold elsewhere.
Weight: 78g
Dimension: 40.2×20.1×36.8mm
Stall torque @ 6v: 444in/oz (32kg/cm)
Operating speed @ 6v: 0.13sec/60degree
Operating voltage: 4.8-6.0v
Temperature range: 0- 55deg
Plug: JR (Fits JR and Futaba)
Gear Type: Metal
Dead band width: 1us
Wire length: 32cm
Servo arms &screws included
CE &RoHS approved
Compatible with Futaba servo arm
Control system: +pulse width control 1520usec neutral
Required pulse: 3-5v peak to peak square wave
This is the newly upgraded version of Tower Pro MG959. The new PCB and IC control systems make it more accurate than previous versions.
Its internal gearing and motor are also upgraded to improve dead bandwidth and centering.
This version features a case machined from 6061 aluminum and comes with the heavy duty servo arm pictured.
These servos come from the original manufacturer of the Tower Pro servo line and we are an authorized reseller.
Don't be fooled by counterfeit, low quality servos being sold elsewhere.
Weight: 78g
Dimension: 40.2×20.1×36.8mm
Stall torque @ 6v: 444in/oz (32kg/cm)
Operating speed @ 6v: 0.13sec/60degree
Operating voltage: 4.8-6.0v
Temperature range: 0- 55deg
Plug: JR (Fits JR and Futaba)
Gear Type: Metal
Dead band width: 1us
Wire length: 32cm
Servo arms &screws included
CE &RoHS approved
Compatible with Futaba servo arm
Control system: +pulse width control 1520usec neutral
Required pulse: 3-5v peak to peak square wave
Ditchrat
RCC Addict
Yep i looked back at this thread yesterday. Even after re-reading it i did the exact same thing i always do. Ordered a solar to use as a steering serve. Which i will use until i am ready to start the upgrade process. At which time the solar become a servo winch and I install the reliable promodeler as me steering.
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spaceman5280
Quarry Creeper
I have a Solar D772 in my Ascender and TRX4, I tried each with and without an external BEC and the TRX4 is fine without the BEC, but the Ascender stock ESC needs the BEC. It's set at 7.4 and works great.
The only weird thing is that the one in the Ascender (older) makes noise all the time, yet the newer one in the TRX4 is quiet.
I also have 2 PowerHD 20kg waterproof servos, and they are silent and strong, even with no external BEC.
I'm probably the least credible source for this info since I've never damaged a crawler/trail truck servo in almost a decade. I have ruined 2 servos, one in a Slash 4x4 after years of pure abuse and one in an Arrma Senton 6s that was covered under warranty.
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The only weird thing is that the one in the Ascender (older) makes noise all the time, yet the newer one in the TRX4 is quiet.
I also have 2 PowerHD 20kg waterproof servos, and they are silent and strong, even with no external BEC.
I'm probably the least credible source for this info since I've never damaged a crawler/trail truck servo in almost a decade. I have ruined 2 servos, one in a Slash 4x4 after years of pure abuse and one in an Arrma Senton 6s that was covered under warranty.
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Still no word on the V.2 of the 959 for $34.99? I mean it's able to pump over 400oz. without the need for a bec!? Might go ahead and pull it for the ol' lady's rig just for the hell of it and see what it's about, you know what they say.. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. The final product will be a PM S470, but not right now.
This is the newly upgraded version of Tower Pro MG959. The new PCB and IC control systems make it more accurate than previous versions.
Its internal gearing and motor are also upgraded to improve dead bandwidth and centering.
This version features a case machined from 6061 aluminum and comes with the heavy duty servo arm pictured.
These servos come from the original manufacturer of the Tower Pro servo line and we are an authorized reseller.
Don't be fooled by counterfeit, low quality servos being sold elsewhere.
Weight: 78g
Dimension: 40.2×20.1×36.8mm
Stall torque @ 6v: 444in/oz (32kg/cm)
Operating speed @ 6v: 0.13sec/60degree
Operating voltage: 4.8-6.0v
Temperature range: 0- 55deg
Plug: JR (Fits JR and Futaba)
Gear Type: Metal
Dead band width: 1us
Wire length: 32cm
Servo arms &screws included
CE &RoHS approved
Compatible with Futaba servo arm
Control system: +pulse width control 1520usec neutral
Required pulse: 3-5v peak to peak square wave
I have the Turnigy version sitting here waiting for my Gen7 to show up!
MattySlimz1987
Rock Crawler
Let us know how it works out! The Turnigy version is the same exact servo, CNC case and everything. You paid $35 or less for it also I’m assuming?
big_poppa49
Quarry Creeper
Just ordered one of these as well for my daughter's SCX10. For only $14.19 shipped to my door I couldn't resist trying it out. Going to wire it up with a Castle BEC to feed it 6v of constant power. Some say you can give it more voltage but I figure I better not push it with this cheap of a servo. Besides 6v is the highest recommended I been seeing anyway.
We'll see and I will report back.
We'll see and I will report back.
This one will be here Friday. Don't know if it qualifies as "cheap", but $50 for 650 oz-ins is really cheap in my book. I will open it up as soon as it's in my hands and post some pics.
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Hydrocarbon92
Rock Crawler
I have the PDI-6221's but I'm curious if anyone knows what's the FASTEST of these cheap servos. The $10 JX are a bit slow even at 7.4v. I'm actually looking to put one in a boat and a SC truck.
I think I'm leaning towards that CLS-5830HV if the specs are true, anyone try it yet? It's either that or a used Savox SC-1257TG or 1258TG for ~$40.
I think I'm leaning towards that CLS-5830HV if the specs are true, anyone try it yet? It's either that or a used Savox SC-1257TG or 1258TG for ~$40.
