Savox Servos
#451
Anyone know if the 1268 can handle 2s lipo/8.4v direct?
I did have mine running through a CC BEC powered directly at 7.4v but today I roasted the BEC and thinking about running the servo directly from my 6s lipo (Mugen MBX5T-E).
I have put together a plug and a Y adaptor servo lead that plugs onto the balance plug on the lipo to get the 2s voltage.
I was thinking that the extra drain on 2 cells would be negligible, not 100% sure but I think would be worth checking out and I wouldnt have to worry about burning out another CC BEC (or is there another/better BEC that can handle 6s input and 7.4v output?).
I did have mine running through a CC BEC powered directly at 7.4v but today I roasted the BEC and thinking about running the servo directly from my 6s lipo (Mugen MBX5T-E).
I have put together a plug and a Y adaptor servo lead that plugs onto the balance plug on the lipo to get the 2s voltage.
I was thinking that the extra drain on 2 cells would be negligible, not 100% sure but I think would be worth checking out and I wouldnt have to worry about burning out another CC BEC (or is there another/better BEC that can handle 6s input and 7.4v output?).
#453
I normally run Sanwa or Futaba servos in my touring cars. I just got a SC10 2wd and I'm looking at trying a Savok servo for this application. Would the SC-1257TG handle this? Or would you guys recommend something different?
#454
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From: northern michigan
#456
i have the 1257tg in my sc and i had to slow it down i run a 1257mg now and its just right in my losi sc
#460
Just letting you guys know I went with the 1258TG as suggested. Nice servo! Only issue was trying to find a servo horn to fit. I had to press fit a Futaba horn on my SC10 as others have suggested. Is there a "correct" servo horn or true compatible one? Or does the Savox have another unique spline?
#462
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I have read quite a few times that Savox servos are pretty tight fitting, quite often needing to be pressed on.
On my 1268SG, I found my servo horn was also a very tight fit.
Speaking of my 1268SG, it's on it's way back to Savox (I assume they already have it by now), I had a BEC failure (CC 10A) and possibly took the servo with it.
When I initially tested it, it seemed to be working, I got a reply from Savox saying it's fine to run on 8.4v, which I did (to confirm it was working correctly) it stopped after a few seconds.
I was just asked to send it in and if they find a problem with it, they will send me a new one.
Coming from Australia, I thought that was pretty decent, I just hope they do as I've been told.
On my 1268SG, I found my servo horn was also a very tight fit.
Speaking of my 1268SG, it's on it's way back to Savox (I assume they already have it by now), I had a BEC failure (CC 10A) and possibly took the servo with it.
When I initially tested it, it seemed to be working, I got a reply from Savox saying it's fine to run on 8.4v, which I did (to confirm it was working correctly) it stopped after a few seconds.
I was just asked to send it in and if they find a problem with it, they will send me a new one.
Coming from Australia, I thought that was pretty decent, I just hope they do as I've been told.
#463
I had the same issue with both my b4.1 and sc10. I just end up pressing it on and tightening it down with the servo screw. I have never had a problem with it slipping or anything. I think its just the way they are meant to fit.
#465
yea this was both the case for the 1257 and 1258. I was thinking of doing that, but I wasn't sure if any of those horns would work properly in a b4.1 or sc10. Have you had any luck using them on the AE cars?



