SD 40% 260 setup

[baxternick]

Just ordered one of these babys and was working up an order for TBM. Would one servo like say a 5955, or 5711 be enough for each elevator half, or do they really need the second servo? Also what are some of the rtf weights some of you are getting?

[torquen]

I would run two, much more positive. Came in around 37 3/4 pounds. He used a 3w 157. He seems to like it quite a bit.
Garrett

[baxternick]

I am planning on running the same motor. Old but new 3W 150 on it. Thanks for the input. It's my first 40%. Been flying the piss out of my 35% SD yak and love it so I can't wait to get this bird airborn!

[torquen]

bax, I'm very sorry I mis read your post topic and I thought you said 40% yak. Saw the yak in your aviatar and it clicked. I have another close friend flying the 40% Extra with a 157 3w. His came in at 37.75 pounds with a few extra's that really dont need to be done and a heavy pilot. Ill redo my first post
Garrett Morrison
p.s. Prolly scared the piss out of you saying 47 pounds

[adrian]

this my set up - 5955 as per manual(10) 1 seiko for tail - smartfly eq10 and power reg - 2 x li po 3000ma for servos and seperate 2400ma lipo for seiko - sullivan smoke with 1200 mini lipo - carbon gear and tubes - no pilot - 3w157qs with cannisters and no limits carbon spinner - bolly 32x10 wood prop - looking at 36lbs max

[baxternick]

Have you had much luck with the seiko? We just set up a 37.5% yak with a seiko on it and it was garbage. Had tons of play at center. I was planning on 3 5955's in a tray. Garret... I figured that was a misprint after checking your gallery. I was like damn I want to be under 38lbs if I can. Hey I ordered mine on tuesday. Do you guys know what wharehouse they ship from? Just trying to figure out an arrival time because no one else could give me a straight answer..

[Kiwi]

What voltage are you running your Seiko on. I have them on my 3.1 and Pitts and I wont go past them as far as power goes. Sure they dont center absolutely perfectly but that seems to be heat related and there is a fix for that.

Just curious, not plugging Seiko servos, thats for sure.

Kiwi

[adrian]

i run three seiko's all with great service - i slot them for cooling and have no centering issues - i think you perhaps had a faulty unit - so do lots of my mates and we have very few issues - the saving in setup time, weight and price is a winner!!

[baxternick]

was running a 3 cell lipo with the bottom case swiss cheesed to keep it cool.. We drilled alot of holes in the case. Must have been faulty unit.

[adrian]

yup - they really do work well