gyro/servo????????

[wilson]

Is anyone using the Futaba 401gyro/9254servo on 6 volts. On the info that came with the unit it says 4.8 volts only and I would like to use it on 6 volts if I can without frying it.

[ericb]

Stick with regulated voltage on that servo. I have had one fry and I know of 2 others that have had an issue with it on 6V.

[DStJohn]

The GY401 & 9254 must be run on 4.8v, or else the magic smoke escapes

Yea, it sux, but thats the way it is. I am not sure if anyine makes a gyro/servo rated for 6V. The upside is that the GY401/9254 is a very good combo unless your into hard 3D.

[wilson]

Okay 4.8 it is. thanks guys

[Flyinfool]

I have given up on the very short life of the 9254 when used on the boom of a nitro ship.
I am now using the 401/HiTec 6965.
This combo is perfectly happy at 6V, the nitro exhaust residue has no effect on the HiTec servo, and I can not tell a difference in performance once set up correctly.

[BarracudaHockey]

6v doesn't bother the gyro. If its 6v regulated you can run a step down to the tail servo and it will be fine.

I prefer canopy mounted servos anyways. Most people that cook 54's are going old school and turning the gain up till it wags then backing down a hair.

[Scott Gerber]

http://www.spektrumrc.com/Products/D...odID=SPMVR5203

Cheap and works good...


Scott

[wilson]

Thanks for the info guys. I did order a voltage step down (Align) so I can use the futaba 9254 and installed a hitec 6965 to use till it gets here. The problems with the 9254 failing is that only when mounted on the tail boom and not when mounted on the frame.

[Flyinfool]

The failure mode of oil getting inside the servo only happens on the boom.
The 9254 is still not a real long lived servo compared to others.

[wilson]

Okay Jeff thanks. I think I will leave it the same as you have yours set up (401, 6965, 6 volts). Thank you all for the info