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Going on right now at Graupner USA is a Servo Sale. If you are a hardcore hobbyist, then you already know it is pretty much impossible to have enough servos on hand. Now you can save a quick 15% on select Graupner servos. This allows you to save some cash when picking up a servo for a new truck, or [...]
Just announced by Hitec are Five New Servos in their popular D-Series line-up. New are the D89MW, D145SW, D485HW, D646WP and D777MG, all of which feature 32 bit resolution and incredible digital performance. For all you bashers out there, the 5646 has been replaced by the IP-67 rated D646WP. The D145SW is made for slim applications in aircraft. The new low [...]
The Futaba S3777SV is a micro servo. It comes in at less than an inch in every direction, making it easy to install in small cars, planes, and helis. Just because it is small, doesn’t mean it lacks performance or features, take a look at some of these specifications- * S.Bus2 compatible * Programmable * One year warranty * Size- 0.86 x [...]
Just posted by Adam Drake is a video about the new Hitec HSB-9381TH brushless servo. In the video Adam does a great job of going over what’s new on the Hitec, as well as putting out some great observations. The 9381 replaces the legendary 9380 and sports a full aluminum case to withstand all the punishment you can throw at [...]
You know, it isn’t easy finding a high-end servo for a decent price. Harder still is finding a high-end water resistant servo at a reasonable price point. If you are in the market for such a servo, have a look at the Graupner/GM Racing HGM SOR +T S4088. The 4088 is loaded with high-end features, including being water resistant, and [...]
To help you get the most out of your car, Team Orion has announced a pair of new servos. The new servos are the Vortex VDS2-HV 2607 and the VDS2-HV 1605. With waterproofing standard, along with high voltage capability and aluminum cases, these should work well in a wide variety of applications. * Full metal gears * Smooth coreless motor * Programmable * High [...]
New from Spektrum is the S6930BL servo. The latest servo from Spektrum is powered by an efficient brushless motor and was designed for 1/8th scale buggy and truggy. Here are some of its highlights- * Speed – 0.09 sec/60 deg @ 8.4V * Torque – 312 oz-in @ 8.4V * Steel gears * Dual bearings * 23 tooth output shaft * Input voltage up to 8.4 [...]
Just announced by Hitec are a pair of new D-Series servos, the sport class D625MW and D645MW. These replace the older HS-5625MG/HS-5665MH and are designed to give you solid performance at a great price point. Here are some of their specifications. * Splash proof design * 25 tooth splines * Fully programmable * Can be used on a variety of different input voltages (4.8 [...]
It is no secret that Hitec is known as the leader in servo technology. To help give you more high-end servo options for your rigs, they just announced 3 New Servos designed for durability, ease of programming, and smooth response. First up is the D930SW. The D930SW uses steel gears and is aimed at the high speed market. It sports a [...]
The folks over at Reedy have announced a pair of affordable new HV Digital Servos. These are intended as an upgrade from your old busted up RTR servo and they come with sturdy metal gears. Water resistant, the Reedy servos also come with dual bearings and high torque motors. 0712MG – 0.12 speed/7.0 kg-cm @ 7.4V, $29, #27110 1514MG – 0.14 [...]
To upgrade the steering in your X-Maxx, the crew at Traxxas have released the 2085X. The 2085X servo has more torque than the stock unit, but perhaps more importantly, it comes with full metal gears to improve durability. The BSRC Bash Crew has been thrashing the daylights out of a 2085X in one of our X-Maxx test trucks for several [...]
A few weeks ago Spektrum announced their innovative S6240RX Servo. Servos don’t usually get a lot of attention, but the Spektrum unit is quite unique as it features a built in receiver. The BigSquidRC Bash Crew decided to get with Spektrum to learn more about it, and while we had them at our ear, to ask a number of other [...]
Coming soon from BK Servo is the BLS-SS-HS. The BLS-SS-HS is a low profile servo which allows it to fit in a wide variety of applications, but is intended for 1/10th scale racing. A full aluminum case aids in durability, while also helping to dissipate heat. The latest servo from BK is expected to start shipping in April and you can [...]
Just announced are three new D-Series 32-Bit Metal Case Servos from the good folks over at Hitec. The D-Series servos set a new standard for advanced programming and use a 32-bit microcontroller unit, along with a 12-bit analog to digital converter, to make them some of the most advanced servos on the market. * High resolution, rapid response design * Durable titanium [...]
Coming soon from the good folks over at Hitec is the HSB-9381TH servo. The 9381 is a high-end unit featuring an all aluminum case for durability and a brushless motor for improved efficiency. The high resolution 9381 is programmable and uses a hybrid (metal/plastic/duralumin) first gear to prevent inadvertent electrical contact. * 6 to 8.4 volt input * Ultra-low current consumption * Speed- [...]
