Just thought it would be a good idea to try and eliminate the countless number of servo threads by creating a servo directory.
This is what I'm going for. Please post the servo name, model and experiences that include application(In what vehicle), how long you have been running it for, what problems if any, and some comments on the performance... I will update the info to this post at least one time a week. And want to try and get this on the sticky list!
Any feedback is welcome! I'm all in for great ideas, or changes to the layouts. I will add some info to get it started. Now lets get posting!
SERVO LIST:
ACE
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DS1015 http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...rvo-w-Heatsink
Torque: 14.5 kg/cm (201.4 oz/in) @ 6V
Transit Time: 0.108 sec/60° @ 6V
Weight: 66g (2.328oz)
Length: 41.8mm
Width: 20.6mm
Height: 39.6mm
Voltage Range 4.8 – 6V
-Applications:[LIST][*]-crusey_aus:Slash 4x4 Steering -Works very well, with ample speed and torque. Endpoints (travel) set at 75%. Requires glitch buster cap or external bec with some ESC / RX combos.
AIRTRONICS
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FUTABA
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S9452http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...d-Torque-Servo
Speed: .11 Sec/60 Degrees @ 6V
Torque: 127.8 oz-in @ 6V
Weight: 1.76 oz (50g)
Length: 1.57" (40mm)
Width: 0.8" (20mm)
Height: 1.32" (33.6mm)
-Applications:
- -Banshee8530: Owned for 5 years, at least. Has been used in three cars; 1 TC, and 2 2wd buggies. This servo is strong, quiet and very durable. One of my favorites. Absolutely no drawbacks. Ideal for TC, 1/10 buggy, 1/10 truck.
HITEC
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HS-645MGhttp://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...r-Servo-S-JR-Z
Speed: 0.24 sec/ 60 deg. @ 4.8V (0.20 sec/deg @ 6V)
Torque: 107 oz/in @ 4.8V (133 oz/in @ 6V)
Weight: 55.2g (1.94 oz)
-Applications:
- -So*Cal AFDude: Ran in friends Losi 8ight 2.0 RTR for about 3 months/ 3 gallons worth of runtime. Half way through the second gallon noticed centering issuses, which eventually led to a burnt motor. *T/B EPAs and set up was done properly.
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7954sh High Voltagehttp://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...a-Torque-Servo
Size Category: Standard
Type: Digital
Torque: 333 oz @ 6V, 403 oz @ 7.4V
Speed: 0.15 sec/60 deg. @ 6V, 0.12 sec/60 deg. @ 7.4V
Bushing Or Bearing: Bearing
Bearing: Dual
-Applications:
- -etivac13: steering on my savage ss
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7955tghttp://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...-Digital-Servo
Motor Type: Coreless
Bearing Type: Dual Ball Bearing
Speed: 0.19 / 0.15 sec @ 60 deg.
Torque: 250 / 333 oz.in (4.8v/6v) 18 / 24 kg.cm
Size: 1.57" x 0.78" x 1.45" 40.00 x 20.00 x 37.00mm
Weight: 2.29oz
-Applications:
- -etivac13: on my savage flux no problem so far...
JR
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JR Z9100T http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...rvo-Metal-Gear
Type: Ultra High-Torque Digital Servo
Torque: 300 oz/in @ 4.8V, 370 oz/in @ 6V
Speed: .18 sec / 60 degrees @ 4.8V, .15 sec / 60 degrees @ 6V
Dimensions: 0.83" x 1.59" x 1.57"
Weight: 2.3 oz
Gears: Metal Gears
-Applications:
- -RC8daBOMB: worked great in my RC8B, and my VE8. DOES NOT WORK WELL IN LOSI 8 Family! Comes with a 3 year warranty!
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JR 9100S http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...rvo-Metal-Gear
Size Category:Standard
Type: Digital
Torque:150 oz/in @ 4.8V, 180 oz/in @ 6V
Speed:.08 sec / 60 degrees @ 4.8V, .06 sec / 60 degrees @ 6V
Dimensions (WxLxH):0.827"x1.59"x1.569"
Weight:2.3 oz
Bushing Or Bearing:Bearing
Bearing: Dual
Motor Type:Coreless
Gear Type:Metal
Application:Surface vehicles
-Applications:[LIST][*]-Doodad: I used for steering in 1/8 nitro and electric, 4wd and 2wd buggy, and TC. Never a hiccup or a thought of a stutter. Not a fan of the red but oh well. Tight fit in a lot of applications. Especially 2wd.
KO Propo
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30100 "RSx Response H.C."http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...oly-Compatible
Voltage: 6V or 7.4V
Torque:@6V: 200.1 oz-in (14.5 Kg-cm)/@7.4V: 242.9 oz-in (17.6 Kg-cm)
Speed: @6V: 0.07 S @ 60°/@7.4V: 0.06 S @ 60°
Lead Connector: Gold plated
Gears: Full metal
Weight: 70.5g
Size: 41×37.5×20mm
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30101 "RSx Power H.C." http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...oly-Compatible
Voltage: 6V or 7.4V
Torque: @6V: 362.9 oz-in (26.3 Kg-cm)/@7.4V: 436.1 oz-in (31.6 Kg-cm)
Speed: @6V: 0.13 S @ 60°/@7.4V: 0.11 S @ 60°
Bearings: Dual
Lead Connector: Gold plated
Gears: Full metal
Weight: 70.5g
Size: 41×37.5×20mm
TEAM ORION
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Team Orion Vortex VDS-1409http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...-Digital-Servo
Dimensions: 1.59x0.79x1.46"
Weight: 1.85oz
Speed: 0.09 sec/60° (@6.0V)
Torque: 195 oz.-in. (@6.0V)
Bearing: Dual
Type: Standard
Gear: Titanium and Aluminum
Case: Aluminum
*NOTE*: Identical servos are: Savox SC-1258TG , Spektrum S6040.
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Vortex VDS-2015http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...-Digital-Servo
Dimensions: 1.59x0.79x1.46"
Weight: 1.85oz
Speed: 0.15 sec/60° (@6.0V)
Torque: 278 oz.-in. (@6.0V)
Bearing: Dual
Type: Standard
Gear: Titanium and Aluminum
Case: Aluminum
*NOTE*: Identical servos are: Savox SC-1256TG, Spektrum S6030.
SAVOX
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SC-1251MG Low Profilehttp://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...tal-Gear-Servo
Speed @ 6.0V: .09
Torque @ 6.0V: 125 oz-in / 9.0 kg-cm
Weight: 44.5g
Bearing: Dual
Type: Low Profile
Gear: Metal
Output Shaft: 25T Spline (Futaba)
Case: Aluminum Heatsink
Case Size (LxWxH): 40.8x20.2x25.4mm
*NOTE*: Identical servos are: Spektrum S6070, Team Orion VDS-1009
-Applications:
- -Dlewis4:Used this in 10th scale 2wd and 4wd and in a pinch, my SC. Just like the Futaba 9550, same specs, half the cost, same performance. HAs never let me down. Only down fall is the mile long servo lead.
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SC-1256TGhttp://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ium-Gear-Servo
Speed @ 6.0V: 0.15
Torque @ 6.0V: 277 oz-in / 20 kg-cm
Gear: Titanium and Aluminum
Output Shaft: 25T Spline (Futaba)
*NOTE*: Identical servos are: Team Orion Vortex VDS-2015, Spektrum S6030.
-Applications:
- -So*Cal AFDude: Ran as steering in Losi 8ight 2.0 for about 2 months, worked great. Upgaded to Savox SC-1258TG for more speed. Been running on T/B in the same car for about 10 months. Amazing holding power and decent speed.
- -RC8daBOMB: Runs AWESOME in 1/8 buggies and trucks. I would say about 1/2 of the people at the my track run this for steering and have never seen one fail. Ran in a VE8 for about 5 months. A+ servo
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SC-1257TGhttp://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ium-Gear-Servo
Speed @ 6.0V: 0.07 sec/60°
Torque @ 6.0V: 138 oz-in / 10 kg-cm
Weight: 52.4g
Bearing: Dual
Type: Standard
Gear: Titanium and Aluminum
Case: Aluminum Heatsink
Output Shaft: 25T Spline (Futaba)
Case Size (LxWxH): 40.3x20x37.2mm
-Applications
- -Dlewis4:great throttle servo in an 8th scale, have also used in 10th scale for steering. ULTRA fast.
- -Banshee8530:Paid $59.99 to Savox for this servo on trade-in special. Installed as steering servo in B44. Owned for 3 months. Added significantly to the speed and feel of steering response. Almost feels telepathic. Used with a Futaba 603FF receiver and LRP Sphere Competition ESC. Only problem I have with this servo is it has a very long lead wire which is troublesome for more compact installs.
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SC-1258TGhttp://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ium-Gear-Servo
Speed @ 6.0V: 0.08 sec/60°
Torque @ 6.0V: 166 oz-in / 12 kg-cm
Gear: Titanium and Aluminum
Output Shaft: 25T Spline (Futaba)
*NOTE*: Identical servos are: Team Orion Vortex VDS-1409, Spektrum S6040.
-Applications:
- -So*Cal AFDude: Steering in Losi 8ight 2.0 for approx. 7 months. No problems to date. Great speed and holding strength.
- -So*Cal AFDude: Steering in Mod. SC10 for approx 3 months. No problems to date. Great speed and strength.
- -spunkysandoval: I used this servo in my ve8 e buggy and It broke a gear very quickly running on a hard surface. No crazy crashes that I haven't done with any other servo, but the main gear (the one that is also has the output splines) broke several teeth off. I don't use this servo for 1/8 steering any longer. It is now the brake servo for the same car. Hitec 7954sh high voltage has taken it's place.
- -Dlewis4: By far the most versitile. Am using this as a throttle servo in my truggy, Steering in my E-Buggy. Works great in ANY setting. Plenty fast, and i believe under rated on the torque. HAve yet to see one fail.
- -etivac13: goes on failsafe(brake) intermittently...and locks for a few seconds..but the steering still works...don't know what the problem is... if it's the rx battery it should return to center...if it's the tx..then should not be able to control the steering...
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SC-1267MG High Voltagehttp://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...o-High-Voltage
Torque: @7.4v - 291 oz-in / 21 kg-cm
Speed: @7.4v - 0.09sec/60°
Voltage Range: 4.5v-7.4v
Weight: 62g
Motor: Coreless
Gear: Steel
Case: Aluminum Heatsink
Output Shaft: 25T Spline (Futaba)
Case Size (LxWxH): 40.3x20.2x37.2mm
-Applications:
- -ohh EPiC FAiL:been running it for a couple months in my 8ight 2.0 buggy(about 2 gallons) and it's worked great on T/B and steering as well. just make sure not to get nitro fuel in the servo as it's not covered under warranty, though they replaced mine when that happened, A+ customer service!
- -Dlewis4: I use this for steering on my truggy and my nitro buggy with a LiFe pack. Perfect specs for both, plenty fast, great torque. Never had any problems.
SPEKTRUM
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Spektrum S6030http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...-Surface-Servo
Size Category: Standard
Type: Digital
Torque: 20kg-cm / 278 oz-in @ 6V
Speed: 0.15 sec/60 degrees @ 6V
Bearing: Dual
Gear Type: Metal
Gear Material: Titanium
*NOTE*: Identical servos are: Savox SC-1256TG, Team Orion Vortex VDS-2015.
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Spektrum S6040http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...-Surface-Servo
Size Category: Standard
Type: Digital
Torque: 12kg-cm / 167 oz-in @ 6V
Speed: 0.08 sec/60 degree @ 6V
Gear Type: Metal
Gear Material: Titanium
*NOTE*: Identical servos are: Savox SC-1258TG , Team Orion Vortex VDS-1409.
-Applications:
- -Murray100: Just installed and ran my new Spektrum 6040. Running a stock sc10 esc and no issues. Super improvement over stock servo. Never thought a high speed servo could make that much of a difference.
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S6070 Low Profilehttp://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...-Surface-Servo
Type: Digital
Torque: 97.2 oz-in (7 kg-cm) @ 4.8V 125 oz-in (9 kg-cm) @6.0V
Speed: 0.10 sec/60 deg @ 4.8V 0.09 sec/60 deg @ 6.0V
Length: 1.6 in (40.8mm)
Width: 0.8 in (20.2mm)
Height: 1 in (25.4mm)
Weight: 1.6 oz (44.5g)
Bearing: Dual
Gear Type: Metal
*NOTE*: Identical servos are: Savox SC-1251MG, Team Orion VDS-1009
-Applications:
- -BrodieMan:I've been using the S6070 low profile digital servo in my Touring Car (JRXSR) and absolutely love it. Extremely fast, turned down the servo speed a bit actually. Plenty of torque for a TC. Noisy buy I like that, lets me know my car is on The servo wires are very long which will give you a lot of options for Rx mounting. I did install a Spektrum Capacitor on my Rx, didn't have any issues pre-cap though. I did have to dremel my servo mount on my Losi JRXSR to make room for the wires but no big deal.
*All servo specs are as listed on amainhobbies.com*