Traxxas servos or just me?

[CptAwesome]

I finally got everything running good on my new (old) T-maxx, but there is one thing still nagging at me.

To put it in the only way I can, the stock Traxxas servos appear to suck. The throttle servo seems like it should be more responsive and there is a bit of slop in it. In other words, at idle, the opening on the carb stays about 1-2mm. If I give it full throttle and release it, the opening doesn't return to the original state - it stays open about 3-4mm, which is enough to keep the truck powered after I release the trigger. I actually have to apply the brake to get it to idle properly. I'm pretty sure that it is the servo and not anything else it's hooked up to.

The steering works OK, but it seems like it could be a little quicker.


I don't think it's me, but I've been wrong before. I used to use some tower brand in planes. They were 350oz and had all metal insides (posted the link on here before, too lazy to get it now). Is there anything special I should look for in a servo, or will any do. Cause those are cheap, and so am I


Noticed a little sticking in the trigger of my transmitter too. Tower Hobbies had a sale on one of their 2.4 Ghz remotes and a receiver. I think $50 or $60. Any opinions are welcome (and appreciated).

 

[SteelCityNitro]

Check your trim and linkage out.. could be the offender. Are you using 4-AA batteries or a hump pack?

 

[CptAwesome]

4AA-sized cells @ 2200mAh each. So technically a hump pack, I guess.

But it's not the linkage or the trim, I double-checked.

 

[Nitro4910]

4AA-sized cells @ 2200mAh each. So technically a hump pack, I guess.

Not a hump pack if your using rechargeable's as they are only 1.2v instead of 1.5v of an alkaline disposable.


You need 5 rechargeable's to equal the 6v power of 4 disposable's.

 

[Racer 1966]

Install a throttle return spring.

 

[CptAwesome]

Not a hump pack if your using rechargeable's as they are only 1.2v instead of 1.5v of an alkaline disposable.


You need 5 rechargeable's to equal the 6v power of 4 disposable's.

My bad. I was under the impression that a hump pack is called a hump pack because it is a pack of rechargeable cells in the shape of a hump. Likewise, a flat pack is called a flat pack because it is flat. Not that the name dictates any specific information (i.e. voltage, # cells, etc).

When presented with the choice of AA's or hump pack, I said hump pack because I likened it to be closer to that, than regular AAs.


Gimme a break, I'm still new to this :\

 

[SteelCityNitro]

My bad. I was under the impression that a hump pack is called a hump pack because it is a pack of rechargeable cells in the shape of a hump. Likewise, a flat pack is called a flat pack because it is flat. Not that the name dictates any specific information (i.e. voltage, # cells, etc).

When presented with the choice of AA's or hump pack, I said hump pack because I likened it to be closer to that, than regular AAs.


Gimme a break, I'm still new to this :\

No one is picking on ya We all just try to educate people as things go along on the forum

 

[CptAwesome]

No one is picking on ya We all just try to educate people as things go along on the forum

I know, I was just kidding.

I like the Avatar, btw.