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Offline Barry Tilson

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« on: March 23, 2013, 07:55:51 PM »
Wondering what everyone does with there servos after a crash.
Just feeling the servo for smoothness and proper operation good enough?
Or do you take them alert and check the gears?
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Offline Brandon Bartolomucci

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« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2013, 08:13:07 PM »
First I will move them by hand without power to check for notches and then just bench test them. Both slow movements and fast stick wiggling. I will also use my hand to put some resistance on the servo horn and move the sticks to see if they slip. If I don't see any slipping or hear cracking I don't take them apart.


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Re: Servo Smack
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2013, 08:46:42 PM »
+1 on what Brandon is saying.
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Re: Servo Smack
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2013, 07:20:24 PM »
I agree with Brandon as well, I run JR 8917 hv's - 8717hv's, with that being said I run the small white round servo wheels, when I crash these turn out to be the weak link thus saving the servos from internal gear failures, (HOWEVER) I will say the "Pots" on the inside my suffer and even accelerated failure if it is a Nitro due to vibrations. I have had this happen a few times with JR servos and fortunately was able to figure that out unfortunately after it caused yet another crash when i use to fly Avant's. The servo once a load was put on it and in flight, I noticed the swash jumping. What was happening was the servo was seeking center due to the Pot beginning to fail. I guess what I'm trying to say is just be very aware of this issue because it is possible!!! 

 Also I will go on record to say Tim Jones is running Pro tek 250t and literally you can grab the head and try to twist it while powered and YOU WILL NOT get them to budge or even start to Buzz. Damnedest thing I have ever seen. These servos are Solid as a Rock!! Worth looking into, $129.00 each. These little Jewels will take the abuse of hard flight and a crash..

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« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2013, 07:33:15 PM »
My second crash with my 450 two years ago was due to a missed damaged servo. I can't believe mine aren't damaged this time!
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Re: Servo Smack
« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2013, 08:36:50 PM »
Damn!! Now that is a mess Brother!!! I would for sure be checking my Avionics on that one.. Goodluck with the Rebuild...


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