Originally Posted by
waynej
I have a SC 1256 TG in my MBX6T used for steering that has started a an extreme 'twitch' when it is not under load. basically when it is lifted or on the starter box it pulsates from side to side.
Is there any cause for this, can it be fixed, and more importantly does it effect the performance of the servo?
The servo would be about 18 months old.
I just installed a 1256 in my Losi 8T tonight.....went to power it up to align the servo horn and yea, the wheels just "twitched" and the Castle ESC didnt even fully power up.
Lol, but I tried to move the tires with the radio and then all of a sudden the ESC finished loading up and the light went green.....which means "go" I guess cause the motor spun up to about 1/2 speed.
Good thing it was on a stand. Unplugged the battery and thought about it for a bit and remembered that Spektrum and Savox dont get along too well. It seems the Savox servo's ran the Spektrum receivers a little dry and starved em for power. Since I didnt have a capacitor to try, I removed the DX2.0 system and installed an Airtronix MX Sport that I was selling.
Works like a charm.
Looks like the Spektrum system is for sale instead.
EDIT: I shouldn't say ALL Spektrum systems, just the older receivers I Imagine. I say this because I have a Savox 1256 in the Xray and controlled by a Spektrum DX3R with a 3100 receiver, works great, no capacitor.