Hitec 5955's and JR matchbox...

TonyThomasian · 12-04-2006, 04:42 PM

I am going to gang up 3 Hitec 5955's for a rudder, and i was wondering if i can use a JR matchbox w/ them? I know i can program the Hitec servos so i wouldn't need any matchboxes, but i like the way the JR matchboxes work so i was wondering if i can use hitec servos and a JR matchbox together????
Thanks

Shawn Berkheimer · 12-04-2006, 05:02 PM

I see no reason why not.

Shawn

**TheTank** · 12-04-2006, 05:02 PM

Yes, it works fine, but I would recommend programming them instead..

TonyThomasian · 12-04-2006, 05:06 PM

Thanks.
Tank - I'm not disagreeing with you, but i would like to know why you recomend to program them instead...
Thanks

gabo90 · 12-04-2006, 05:16 PM

you can program the hitec servos instead of using a matchbox but thats your desicion

DKjens · 12-04-2006, 05:32 PM

I would recommend programming them and using a Smart-Fly Power Expander. With a matchbox you are powering three hi-torque servos through a single servo connector (are they rated to 3 or 5 Amps?), hardly enough to obtain good results. With the PE, each servo gets a clean and strong signal and power.

TonyThomasian · 12-04-2006, 05:35 PM

I think then thats what i will do. (program them) because im going to use a power expander any way and i have more than enough channels to use.

	Quote: Originally Posted by DKjens
	I would recommend programming them and using a Smart-Fly Power Expander. With a matchbox you are powering three hi-torque servos through a single servo connector (are they rated to 3 or 5 Amps?), hardly enough to obtain good results. With the PE, each servo gets a clean and strong signal and power.

Flyinrazrback · 12-04-2006, 07:06 PM

Plus, you cant change the deadband without a programmer.

Edge 540 · 12-04-2006, 07:35 PM

What kind of beast is this 1000 oz/in of torque going on?

adrian · 12-05-2006, 07:35 AM

new expander out this month - solve all those servo issues

Hammbone · 12-05-2006, 08:42 AM

I used to use the matchboxes. They are good at matching end points and center, but that doesn't mean that the servos match in between end points and center positions. When you program the Hitec servos correctly, the servos will match at any point throughout their full range of travel.

I have actually noticed this on my planes. When I used matchboxes in the past, I could put the surface at full throw either way or at center, and the servos would not be fighting each other. Sometimes at positions in between center and full throw, I could hear the servos fighting though. Now that I program the Hitec servos, I can deflect my surfaces to any position and the servos never fight each other, they match throughout their full range of travel.

This is why I use programmable servos now instead of matchboxes.

Jim

Hanapi · 12-05-2006, 08:51 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by TonyThomasian
	I am going to gang up 3 Hitec 5955's for a rudder, and i was wondering if i can use a JR matchbox w/ them? I know i can program the Hitec servos so i wouldn't need any matchboxes, but i like the way the JR matchboxes work so i was wondering if i can use hitec servos and a JR matchbox together???? Thanks

Use the programmer along with the power expander and you're all set.
One thing less to worry about going bad in flight...
The more you add to a system the more that can go wrong..

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Shawn Berkheimer Put some Bling on that thing Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Jose CA Posts: 644	Re: Hitec 5955's and JR matchbox... I see no reason why not. Shawn

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TonyThomasian Rollin', Rollin', and Rollin' Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tigard,Oregon Age: 17 Posts: 2,090	Re: Hitec 5955's and JR matchbox... Thanks. Tank - I'm not disagreeing with you, but i would like to know why you recomend to program them instead... Thanks __________________ Fromeco.org ExtremeFlightrc.com

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DKjens DKjens Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 741	Re: Hitec 5955's and JR matchbox... I would recommend programming them and using a Smart-Fly Power Expander. With a matchbox you are powering three hi-torque servos through a single servo connector (are they rated to 3 or 5 Amps?), hardly enough to obtain good results. With the PE, each servo gets a clean and strong signal and power. __________________ DKjens aka Cock Diesel Composite-ARF.com - Krill-Model.com Desert Aircraft - Kroma Engines - EVO-Engines Donald's Hobby Center - WesternHobbies.com

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Hammbone Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fort Collins, CO Age: 47 Posts: 510	Re: Hitec 5955's and JR matchbox... I used to use the matchboxes. They are good at matching end points and center, but that doesn't mean that the servos match in between end points and center positions. When you program the Hitec servos correctly, the servos will match at any point throughout their full range of travel. I have actually noticed this on my planes. When I used matchboxes in the past, I could put the surface at full throw either way or at center, and the servos would not be fighting each other. Sometimes at positions in between center and full throw, I could hear the servos fighting though. Now that I program the Hitec servos, I can deflect my surfaces to any position and the servos never fight each other, they match throughout their full range of travel. This is why I use programmable servos now instead of matchboxes. Jim

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