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Futaba S-U306 Metal Gear Servo

Futaba S-U306 Metal Gear Servo

Now shipping from Futaba is the S-U306 Metal Gear Servo. This affordable upgrade servo features increased servo travel and beefy metal gears. Here are more highlights- * Speed – 0.18 sec/60° at 6.0V * Torque – 123.6 ozf/in at 6.0V * Size – 1.57″ x 0.79″ x 1.50″ * Weight – 1.64 oz The Futaba S-U306 Servo is street priced at $44 and you can [...]

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Hitec DB950SW Brushless Servo

Hitec DB950SW Brushless Servo

Now being teased by Hitec is the DB950SW Brushless Servo. This high-end bruiser puts out over 550 oz-in of torque and does so with good speed. An aluminum case helps to keep things cool while a brushless motor is used to increase efficiency. Here are more highlights- * Torque – 555 oz·in @ 7.4V * Speed – 0.14sec/60˚ * Efficient brushless motor * Aluminum [...]

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Futaba HPS-CT701 Servo

Futaba HPS-CT701 Servo

New from Futaba is the HPS-CT701 Servo. This low-profile servo is a great option for 1/10th buggy, 1/10th on-road cars, or any install where space is at a premium. Check out these highlights- * Size – 40.5 × 21.0 × 26.2mm * Speed – 0.07sec/60° at 7.4 volts * Torque – 30.0kgf ・ cm at 7.4 volts * Weight – 53 grams * Supports Futaba’s [...]

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Hitec Re-Release Servos

Hitec Bring Back The HS-7950TH & HS-7955TG

Hitec has announced that they are bringing back the HS-7950TH and the HS-7955TG. Both servos are well known in the bashing world for durability and performance. Back by popular demand, both of these high-end servos come with a new lower price. Here are the details- HS-7950TH New Price- $102 Part Number- #37950S Speed (Second @ 60°)- 0.17 ~ 0.14 Maximum Torque Range (oz. / in.)- [...]

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Hitec D-Series Servos

New D-Series Servos From Hitec

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 For all you bashers out there, the 5646 has been replaced by the IP-67 rated D646WP.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 [...]

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Team Orion Servos

2 New Servos From Team Orion

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 [...]

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Hitec D-Series Servos

2 New D-Series Premium Servos From Hitec

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 [...]

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Hitec D954SW Servo

3 New Servos From Hitec

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 [...]

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Reedy HV Digital Servos

Reedy HV Digital Servos

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 [...]

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Reedy Low Profile Digital Servos

Reedy HV Digital Low-Profile Servos

In need of a new low-profile servo? They are great for saving weight and space in tight installs. If you are, Reedy has announced a pair of new servos for you to consider. Both are high-end digital designs that feature an aluminum mid-case, a coreless motor, and ultra-precise metal gears. First up is the RS0806 LP. It is the faster servo [...]

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Tech Talk: Servos, the Analog and Digital of It

Hello, and welcome to the very first BigSquid Tech Talk! Often I get RC people coming to me asking why their servos burn out, don’t perform well, or has a strange hum when doing nothing while powered on. Honestly, it comes down to the simple question: What is the difference between analog and digital servos and what does that mean for [...]

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Viper Xpert Servo

Viper RC Announces Line of Xpert Servos

The crew over at Viper RC Solutions have announced they are now distributing the Xpert RC line of servos here in the USA. Xpert servos are designed for precision and quality, and have been proven winners in the hands of drivers like European Champion Lee Martin. All the servos in the Xpert line are brushless, making them highly efficient, low power [...]

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Spektrum 1/5 Scale Digital Surface Servo

2 New 1/5 Scale Digital Surface Servos from Spektrum

The Spektrum crew has been showing off a couple of new 5th scale servos at the Nurnberg Toy Fair. Both servos were designed to fix several problems that 5th scale drivers have like servo fade, low holding power, and crowbar effect. Using patent-pending Back EMF technology designed by Paul Beard, the new Spektrum 5th scale servos are designed not to [...]

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