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paulc
05-05-2009, 10:15 PM
hi guys

right i have a ko propo universe transmitter and reciver 2.4 ghz and was going to use a hi-tec hs-645 servo but it just twitches like mad also tryed it with a ko esprit (the gold one) and a 302 reciver doe's excally the same are these not compatable togther ???

cheers paul

super__dan
06-05-2009, 10:50 AM
hi-tec hs-645 servo

:( :thumbdown:

IMHO

RogerM
06-05-2009, 11:24 AM
I have run MG645s as throttle servos in 1/8th with KO gear without problems.

I have the opposite opinion to Dan regarding HiTec servos and run them exclusively in all my cars (and have done for something like 8 years) except the FS which has a Futaba 9550 in purely to make instalation easier.

Bungleaio
06-05-2009, 11:33 AM
The hs-645 might not be digital which could be why you're having problems. my futaba 3pk won't work with analogue servos.

sosidge
06-05-2009, 11:35 AM
:( :thumbdown:

IMHO

+1

Making it 2-1 to the "don't ever waste your time with a Hitec servo" camp.

Unless you are running the KO radio in high-response mode, there shouldn't be any problems.

Hitec servo's are just terrible. Invariably if a car has a radio problem, there is a piece of Hitec equipment in there somewhere. Stick with real Japanese quality brands like KO, Futaba and Sanwa.

super__dan
06-05-2009, 03:00 PM
Excellent Rog, just to keep up with our, "I couldn't disagree with you more..................." :)

paulc
06-05-2009, 03:56 PM
thanks for the replys guys the hi-tec servo was just to get the 1/8 up and running but did'nt work so have a savox on the way :thumbsup: give that a try any comments on the savox servos

cheers paul:)

rcracer
06-05-2009, 04:11 PM
Strange :yawn: i ran a hitec in my S4 for a full season without an issue and infact have one for my throttle servo right now in the 8th also without a problem.

super__dan
06-05-2009, 04:14 PM
Inconsistency is one of Hitec's most consistent issues.

jono83
06-05-2009, 04:19 PM
savox are awesome fast torquey and bombproof

RogerM
07-05-2009, 11:46 AM
I can honestly say that I've never had a bad HiTec servo or reciever and use them in my planes as well as cars.

That said in a money no object world all my kit would be pure Futaba.

Savox servos seem to be very good from what I can gather from those running them.

Fabs
07-05-2009, 11:57 AM
Well I've had plenty of issues with Hitec stuff and for me it's clear, never again :thumbdown: