987982

On this servo, it has different amounts of torque at different volts. So what does this mean? How do I know how much volts i am running the servo on? im confused

Speed: 0.24 sec/60 degrees at 4.8v
0.20 sec/60 degrees at 6.0v
Torque: 106.93 oz/in at 4.8v (7.7kg/cm)
133.31 oz/in at 6.0v
Here it is:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXUZ89&P=0
And one more question, would that servo above work with an Airtronics MX-3? the servo is hitec, but would it still work? heres the radio:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...I=LXCHA8**&P=M

Thanks

DSA.308

My Feedback: (6)

4 double AA batterys are 4.8 volts....the 5 cell receiver packs either in line or hump packs have 6 volts....Many of the common reciever packs hold four AA's which is 4.8, you can increase performance by switching to a 5 cell pack with 6 volts...


Most all servos have increased performace with 6 volts, and the two specs are generally shown for all servos with respect to the 4.8-6.0 volts.

hagur

I may add ..... if you are using 4 "AA" Alkalines, then your servos are getting 6 volts. One "AA" Alkaline battery outputs 1.5 volts while one "AA" size rechargeable (Nicad/Nihm or whatever) only puts out 1.2 volts. 4*1.2 = 4.8v while 4*1.5 = 6v.

Todd Marsh is correct, I'm just saying that you don't neccessarily need 5 cells to get 6 volts.

KyleSch

Yeah, always go for 6 volts, which is either 4 AA or 5 NiCD batts

DSA.308

My Feedback: (6)

I use 5 cell Nickelmetalhydride hump packs and get WAY long run times, even with digital servos (which are power hogs). I suggest using NIMH as opposed to NICAD's, since the performance is WAY better. I'm sure alot of people know that- just throwing it out there. Thanks Hagur, your right about the alkalines. Alkalines are actually great batterys besides being expesive, and disposable. They also work great when all you have is dead rechargeables too. :-)))

987982

ok i get it thanks alot!

hagur

Exactly, can be nice to have them to spare, just in case