Servo problem.

[ohmygahitscoby]

Alright, so there's a problem with my steering servo. If I turn it one way, it'll come back, but not all the way to the neutral position I set it to. If I turn the other way, it's okay. This has happened the day I first bought the servo. Is there any way of fixing this before asking Airtronics to send me a replacement?

 

[ohmygahitscoby]

Anyone? I'm not sure if I will need to buy a standard or a high torque or high speed servo. I am also getting one for my buggy, so should I get a high torque?

 

[olds97_lss]

The only time I've had those kinds of issues is after getting a servo wet. Then they are usually junk and I replace them.

What are the servos going to be for?

The Hitec 985MG has been a good servo for me. I have one in both my buggy and aftershock for t/b duties. It's complete overkill, but I like having sealed servos for t/b duties.

I ran one in my revo as a single steering servo and it was great. Quick and strong. At WOT, the wheels would stay where I pointed them. It took some getting used to... I wasn't used to running a truck that is really trying to go where I turn the wheel.

 

[ohmygahitscoby]

Well, that servo seems a little high priced compared to this high torque servo: http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/474112.asp.

I'm pretty sure the Hitec has more torque, but I won't be needing that much. I might go for this one on my on-road, then use the Hitec on my buggy.

 

[olds97_lss]

That airtronics one you posted is a standard servo for the most part... 55oz of torque. It won't be strong enough for much of anything.

 

[ohmygahitscoby]

Oh okay. I'll check my LHS for the Hitec one, I also think one of the members is selling two of them.

 

[ohmygahitscoby]

Well today I picked up a JR Z950M.