servo

  1. sconner

    Cheap Server Extension Source

    So I was hunting around my workshop looking for wire to do a servo extension and I saw some Male-to-female jumpers I purchased for my electronics hobby. They work perfect! I have purchased these and they were shipped promptly and cheaply...
  2. A

    Newbie servo lessons

    Being a newbie to this hobby, I've recently learnt a few things about servos that other newbies might find useful. 1. The servos bits come with 2 different size screws. Use the right one. [I had a servo work for a few seconds, then judder and then burn out because I used the longer screw...
  3. C

    Options for metal digital servos for the pivot motor mount on Bat Bone Tricopter

    I am looking at servos and the one recommended is of course out of stock on hobby king as usual. I found this http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9816__Hitec_HS_65MG_Micro_Metal_Gear_Servo_1_8kg_12g_0_14sec.html?gclid=CNidhdLzorkCFQyZ4Aod80UAWw is available at a local hobby shop and...
  4. J

    Bat bone, KK2, tail servo issue

    Got a bat bone and KK2 board. Motors power up just fin. Tail servo does not move connected to output #4 on KK2. Yaw controls shows working in "receiver test" on KK2 board. Connecting servo directly to receiver works fine. Any ideas? Thanks, JD
  5. B

    Old servo as a DC speed controller?

    I'm looking into making an ultra small ultra light fully controllable indoor scratch build plane. I've been playing with 3gram servos, I've stripped the servo apart and centred the pot so now I have a rc motor that runs forward and back at a controllable speed. Only problem is its not got the...
  6. S

    How to select the right servos for the job

    I am relatively new to this hobby and im enjoying the heck out of it! I have found that there is a TON of stuff to learn but i cant seem to be able to find any good advice on servo selection ie: Brand selection proper size metal vs carbon vs plastic gears digital vs analog etc. Anyone around...
  7. R

    Best Servos For Use in EOT Models Rare Bear

    Hello Flitetesters, My son and I are finally building the EOT Model Rare Bear he got for an Xmas present. I am trying to decide which servos to use in the plane and would like your advice. We have the Hextronic 9 Gram econo servos or a set of Spektrum DS821 Digital servos at hand and ready to...