HS 5245 MG Mighty Mini Digital Servo?

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I was going to use one for the rudder on a new JAE 21. Anyone have any bad issues with this servo? Any suggestions for a similar servo that would be better?

Thanks!

 

[moparbarn]

other than being digital, how does it compare to a hs225mg craig? the 225 has been rock solid for 3 years in my .21 jae.

 

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other than being digital, how does it compare to a hs225mg craig? the 225 has been rock solid for 3 years in my .21 jae.

It's pretty much the digital version I suppose. It might have a little more torque. I go back and forth on whether to run digital or analog....

Thanks,

 

[moparbarn]

just to mention it....you do know that if you mix analog & digital servos you have to stay in "analog" mode (don't remember if that's hrs or ppm

), & can't take advantage of the digital benefits? running analog servos in digital mode will fry them quickly.

 

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just to mention it....you do know that if you mix analog & digital servos you have to stay in "analog" mode (don't remember if that's hrs or ppm

), & can't take advantage of the digital benefits? running analog servos in digital mode will fry them quickly.

Yup.

 

[Scott Miller]

I use the 5245 in my rc helicopter for the cyclic control. Very reliable and precise. Haven't tried them in boats but I'm sure they would work fine. BTW yes either all digital or all analog, don't mix them.

 

[Daniel's Racing]

Mixing them is fine as long as you are in PPM(normal modulation)and not HRS(high speed modulation). Digital servo's function perfectly in PPM mode. It is only the analogue that will burn up in HRS(high speed modulation).

 

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Anyone use the Tactic TSX25 Mini Digital High-Speed 2BB Servo?

No metal gears, but the price is right at $19.99 each.

Thanks.

 

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This might be a good one, metal gears, digital, and $27.99. Any one try it?

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/cPath/61_100_2163_2165/products_id/196250/n/Spektrum-A5040-Digital-Metal-Gear-Mini-Aircraft-Servo

 

[Steve P]

I have had good luck with these. On sale for 14.99 1/2 price.

http://www.hobbypeople.net/index.php/airtronics-94814-micro-digital-fast-servo.html

 

[Jim Caldwell]

Before you get to carried away with low TQ. and low price, ad up how much you are going to lose when the rudder servo fails.

I never run a servo at 100% of it's rated STALL rating.

 

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I have had good luck with these. On sale for 14.99 1/2 price.

http://www.hobbypeople.net/index.php/airtronics-94814-micro-digital-fast-servo.html

Too small for a rudder servo.

I ordered 3 Spectrum A5040 Mini Metal Gear servos from my local hobby shop. Same price as what I linked above and my money stays local. This servo might be overkill for the throttle and needle, but if one goes bad at a race, I can swap servos around and just race without needle control. No spare servos needed. Plus I feel there is an inherent design flaw with micro servos. If I can fit a mini servo, that's what I'll run.

 

[Grimracer]

One does not need to have a radio system in HRS to take advantage of Digi servos.

They are still superior to analog servos in normal mode.

Grim

 

[Steve P]

I have had good luck with these. On sale for 14.99 1/2 price.

http://www.hobbypeople.net/index.php/airtronics-94814-micro-digital-fast-servo.html

Too small for a rudder servo.

I ordered 3 Spectrum A5040 Mini Metal Gear servos from my local hobby shop. Same price as what I linked above and my money stays local. This servo might be overkill for the throttle and needle, but if one goes bad at a race, I can swap servos around and just race without needle control. No spare servos needed. Plus I feel there is an inherent design flaw with micro servos. If I can fit a mini servo, that's what I'll run.

Sorry, forgot they talking about using them for the rudder.