Which servos do you run?

[simplechamp]

So now that I bought a truggy roller the wheels are already turning so to speak and I'm starting to try and get ideas about outfitting it with electronics. Decided to start looking at servos first.

I've looked at servos from $15 to $150 and I don't really know what ones are right for me. I'm going to be almost always bashing since when I go back to MI there are no tracks anywhere near me. Just bashing around and jumping would I even be able to tell the difference between a $30 servo and a $150 one? I'm not going to buy the cheapest Hong Kong specials, but I don't want to break the bank either, especially if only a seasoned racer could tell the difference. I run my E-revo with the stock servos and it seems like it steers just fine to me. But maybe if I had a real quality servo I would notice the difference and never want cheap ones again? That's what I need to figure out.

I'm looking for people to reply with what servos they use, what type of driving they do, and why they picked those servos in particular. Thanks!

[lincpimp]

I use jr servos, mainly the 9100t model. Push 6-6.5v at it with a ccbec and you will not belive the performance. I can hold the front tires with my feet and move the back of the muggy with this servo. I have about 5 of then and they run well, quiet too. Never had an issue, but they can draw some power (no free lunch). I also have some of the big dog jr 8711 servos, but the 9100t does fine and is a little cheaper.

I have also run hitec titanium gear servos and find them too noisy, and some futaba metal geared and brushless servos, but still like the jr servos the best.

No real comparison with a cheaper servo, but if you are not having steering issues right now you do not need to upgrade.

[shaunjohnson]

make sure you don't get a fast servo and then when you kill that get a slow one!!
i run an ACE 1015 servo on steering.
has enough grunt for what i need but a little more couldn't hurt.

[wallot]

nitro buggy - BLS451 throttle, BLS452 steering
BL truggy - BLS352 steering

Used to run JR9000 and 9100 series but they eat too many amps which is not problem with one servo but with too they are pushing my UBEC to the limit.

they are strong and fast but BLS futaba servos have much lower Amp draw

[Marvin]

1/8 Electric buggy (at truggy weight): BLS351, it has gobs of torque, is fast and quiet.

1/10 Electric buggy: BLS451, very fast, cheaper than the BLS351, though not as torquey.

I only race.

I would suggest looking at the Savox servo range, they are cost-effective (even in the UK!), and seriously high spec. They have titanium gears, and with the coreless motor versions come in three flavours:

• 1257TG : 0.07s transit time, 10 kg/cm torque
• 1256TG : 0.15s transit time, 20 kg/cm torque
• 1258TG : 0.08s transit time, 11 kg/cm torque

The 1256TG looks to be the best bet for a truggy there.

Though, an ACE/AE DS1015 is always a good bet as they're fast, reliable and strong. However the cases need to be replaced fairly regularly.

[kalbien]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

I use jr servos, mainly the 9100t model.

I can agree... with one remark. If you buy one 20$ servo which will be crap, than another 50$ servo and you find it crap either. You have just another 50$ left to experiment. Instead buy a 120$ one and you won't have any issues and you will have great performance.

[brushlessboy16]

IM a fan of ace servos(ds1015), but also have a Jr..

[Metallover]

hxt12kg $8 from hobbycity enough torque low price get two!

[TexasSP]

I have always been a fan of hitec servos. I have had JR's and Futaba's but like Hitecs the best. I also like that many of the hitect models are waterproof, which being were the servo is located for steering in most vehicles, this is an advantage. The traxxas servos are good on paper, but quickly they burn up and/or strip the plastic gears.

[Arct1k]

Hitec 7955 for me...

HITEC HS-7955TG , no issues yet, except it does buzz at centered occasionally.

[ANGRY-ALIEN]

The Airtronics (94359) is also a nice servo... I have been running one about a year now with no issues... lots of torque with 6v.

[gtxracer]

dual 5955TGs

[rschoi_75]

I still use the older Hitec 5955TG's as well. Never had a problem with one after over two years of usage.

[BrianG]

I also am partial to ACE servos for their price, performance, and build quality. I've had Futaba, Hitec, and other higher-priced ones and they all break over time, so why pay more? As a matter of fact, I've had more problems with the higher-priced ones while my ACE servos have been problem free (knock on wood).

Specifically, I like the ACE DS1013 for buggy-size vehicle and DS1015 for truggy/MT sized vehicles.