New steering servo

[Allenmr]

I'm running my lx1 and my steering servo already seems to be acting up, I've recharged the batteries and it still doesn't turn that well.

I know that the servo is known to be not the best. Any suggestions for an upgraded steering servo?

 

[Metalhead Matt]

Check out Tower Hobbies' Hobbico line. I'd go with something that has metal gears, ball bearings and torque around 140+oz. What kind of rig is it? Buggy, monster truck, ect... Hitec makes awesome servos if you don't mind spending a little extra money.

 

[Allenmr]

Its an ofna ultra lx one (buggy). I don't mind spending a little more to make it last longer and be a better unit. Whats a little extra? 20 bucks?

 

[Metalhead Matt]

Ah, now I remember. It's been a whole 6 hours or so since you told us what you had. I'll pull up Tower's site and link you to a couple decent steering servos. 1 minute sir...
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMUS3&P=7
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMUS4&P=7

Either of these would be a decent choice for a buggy.

 

[Allenmr]

Hahahaa, thanks Matt, you reply to a ton of people, don't expect you to remember everyone.

I'll keep these in mind and see what happens w/ my current servo. Is it hard to replace on my own?


Useless piece of info, my name is also Matt and I'm a big metal guy... Pantera is a quality group, wish I had a chance to see them live.

 

[Metalhead Matt]

That's a rad coincidence! I still choke up thinking about Dimebag sometimes. I like the way he played so much it felt like i knew him. Death to ALL FALSE METAL. Anyways, back to the topic. I've never owned a buggy so there may be better choices available. If your strictly bashing, those are good choices. Some others should chime in with more options. I'm strictly a basher. I must admit that I pay no attention to transit time(servo speed). If you plan on racing, speed will be a concern as well as torque.

 

[hamz9561]

I used a HiTec HS-5645MG for both throttles and steering on my X-Ray XB-8. It has plenty of torque and good speed.

 

[Allenmr]

Thanks for the info guys. Is it difficult to swap out?

 

[hamz9561]

Usually it's not very hard at all. My X-Ray needed to have 4 screws removed from the servo holding it to the chassis and the screw holding the arm onto the servo.