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Old 01-10-2006, 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by AndyT ©
You`ll need digital servo`s if youre wanting to use the Futaba HRS system .....you`ll also need them to run the new Spektrum HRS receiver with the Futaba 3PK transmitter.
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Hi AndyT ©, I can't seem to find the specs on that new Spektrum HRS rx.. any info/link? Thanks in advance..
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Old 01-11-2006, 12:18 AM
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I'm running a Futaba 3PM radio with HRS. For servos I'm using 9451 on throttle & a 9550 low pro for steering on my r40. For me this is an awsome set up. Way faster than ppm with 3003 servos. If cost is an issue digital may not be the way you want to go since they are damn near $100 per servo. Also they do suck more juice from the battery but I always use 2 sets per race day any way because batteries suck. So far I've done a full season with this rig & no failures yet.
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Old 01-11-2006, 12:41 AM
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You can't go past good quality servo's either Futaba or KO my preference is Futaba though. Don't cheat yourself as in the end you'll more than likely pay for trying to save a few dollars in the short term. I've have never had an issue with current drain as I allways make sure I'm on top of the amount of charge left in the batteries during the day.
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Slot, who's digital servo was it? Hitec?
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would an 1100mah batt work good with a 9402 and a 9451 servo?
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Old 01-11-2006, 06:00 AM
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Hi guys, so digital servos works faster. I currently using the old EX-1 Mars, this TX & RX does not have the HRS function. So, my question is, it is compatible with digital servos?? or should I just stick with those older models of servos???
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Old 01-11-2006, 06:11 AM
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Sorry, what I mean is that it is a waste of time & money to fit a digital servo for a kit that does not support the HRS system.
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Digital has more resolution , so they can hold a straighter line and basically have more torque being applied as they update their position faster. Reason why more power is being sucked due to the fact its trying to get to the position your dialing more times per second. As well a few other things.

You can use digital with regular / spektrum / hrs. Only thing you cannot do is use non-digital on hrs.
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Old 01-11-2006, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by mykel chua
would an 1100mah batt work good with a 9402 and a 9451 servo?

Yes, people where using 800mah last year with no problems.
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Originally Posted by THE DOCTOR
Yes, people where using 800mah last year with no problems.

How long would a 1200mah battery last with 2 digital servos?
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my recomendation is to use a digital or high speed for steering, and a standard for throtle. this way if your battery dumps you lose only steering not throtle control.so you can stop the car
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Originally Posted by hav_lova
How long would a 1200mah battery last with 2 digital servos?

At least a hour. Now they have 1400mah batteries if your worried about it.
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Originally Posted by MANINTHEMUGEN
my recomendation is to use a digital or high speed for steering, and a standard for throtle. this way if your battery dumps you lose only steering not throtle control.so you can stop the car
Sorry, but this isn't the way it works. Dead battery = dead battery, not just power loss to one servo. Not starting anything here, but this is a dangerous suggestion that is just not based on reality.

When looking at the specs on an analog servo, the number are MAX values. For example, 100oz torque would be at full deflection, but typically makes less that half of this near center. Digital servos make the same torque value in any position or location.

Something that is SUPER important especially with digital servos - correctly set the end point values WITH the dual rate settings at their max value. I have seen many people that set the end points with the dual rates at 100%, but they can go to 125% or 150%. This puts a tremendous strain on the servo when it's mechanically bound. This will always cause premature failure and reduce battery run time significantly.

Me? I run Airtronics digital servos in my electric and nitro touring cars. Killer performance, easy access to repair parts, and compatible with most every system.

my $.02
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Originally Posted by TC_Tuner
Sorry, but this isn't the way it works. Dead battery = dead battery, not just power loss to one servo. Not starting anything here, but this is a dangerous suggestion that is just not based on reality.

When looking at the specs on an analog servo, the number are MAX values. For example, 100oz torque would be at full deflection, but typically makes less that half of this near center. Digital servos make the same torque value in any position or location.

Something that is SUPER important especially with digital servos - correctly set the end point values WITH the dual rate settings at their max value. I have seen many people that set the end points with the dual rates at 100%, but they can go to 125% or 150%. This puts a tremendous strain on the servo when it's mechanically bound. This will always cause premature failure and reduce battery run time significantly.

Me? I run Airtronics digital servos in my electric and nitro touring cars. Killer performance, easy access to repair parts, and compatible with most every system.

my $.02
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Which ones are you running? Have they broke before?
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