Which servo for my rc?

[RuDrift]

Hi all,

Sorry if it's a stupid question, I have a CEN Fun Factor ST and currently my steering servo has broken, the little gears inside just snapped, they are plastic as well

So, my question is, are my servos analog? Because I want to order new servo with metal parts inside but not sure which to order digital or analog...
I had a read on someone else's thread that I can't use digital and analog at the same time, therefore don't want to spend money if I can't use something.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Jacknifejuv]

Wat radio gear are you using because my spektrum will run both . How old is your rig ?

 

[RuDrift]

To be honest I have no idea how old it is because I bought it second hand.
The radio gear, as it says on equipment is Sanwa AM receiver SRC-2322RS..whatever that means....27mhz.
Controller is also Sanwa..servos are same servo - SRM-102 Sanwa.

Hope this helps, thanks

 

[hamz9561]

You could run a non-digital servo without any problems. I would suggest a favorite of mine, the HiTec HS-645 MG. It's a high torque metal gear servo that isn't terribly expensive and works great in 10th scale rigs.

 

[RuDrift]

SO, you saying I can use both digital and analog?

If thats correct then digital is a better way forward?

Would this be fine, this is analog http://www.blacksmithproducts.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=GS-5509MG

And this one is digital http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1-8-1-10-STEE...sGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item33661012b5

So, which one to choose? Throttle servo will stay stock for now if that makes any difference.

Thanks.

 

[hamz9561]

Use the analog one unless you have a newer radio that you can adjust the end point of travel. If you don't have that feature (usually found on newer FM/2.4 radios), don't use the digital as they tend to burn out.

I don't know anything about either of those brands and would personally stay away from them. That's why I recommended the HiTec.

 

[w bill]

Radios are not a super expensive item anymore i would consider upgrading to a whole new system AM tends to get interferance.Go FM or 2.4ghz imo that would be a better choice.

 

[RuDrift]

Thanks for the advice guys.
I will have to go with un-branded metal geared servo for now, until I can afford a good branded items.

With the radio gear, which brands or setups are better to look out for? Minding the low budget

 

[w bill]

You can get a futaba Fm 2ch for under 100 new. Stay away from used raidios usally your buying trouble.Good luck bud

 

[Jacknifejuv]

Ansman do a 3 channel 2.4 radio for 40quid new i have one on my Gv and never had any problems with it . Or stretch the boat out abit and get a spektrum you wont regret it .

 

[RuDrift]

Thanks for your advice guys!