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exeter_acres · 05-10-2007, 08:47 PM

Ahhhh,,,,no

Wayne · 05-10-2007, 09:22 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by BuzzBoy
	Do sponsored guys like Wayne get there planes built for free too? He's got a nice one. If they gave me servo's I'd use them and say they were good...Buzz

I pay for everything I have.
Nothing is free.

Like I said before, the stuff I use is stuff I'd use regardless of sponsorship.

Gremlin,
I was laughing at your comment posted right before my LOL post.

Craven · 05-10-2007, 09:35 PM

This thread is once again getting off track. I would really like some input from some people with real life experiences and dedicated research time on this topic on servos, not sponsored pilots who fly out of Tucson, whatever that means.

GremlinX · 05-10-2007, 10:33 PM

Here is my opinion. JR is a better servo. Hitec has a better gearset with less torque than the 8711. As far as the accuracy... JR. I think the Hitec wins because of price, then gear reliability. JR makes a very nice and accurate servo... dont get me wrong.

Dangerous Dan · 05-10-2007, 10:38 PM

I have ran both, I prefer Hitec because of the geartrain and programibility, Kiss method no matchboxes or special transmitter programming. Hitec is cheaper, and their customer service Is un beatable. I once burned up 4 transmitters with a faulty aftermarket trainer cord and they repaired them all for free some was over 4 years old.

Dsp Dave · 05-11-2007, 07:41 AM

I noticed that you left out the Futaba 9156 out of this competition, which I don't really blame you it is in a league by itself. Putting that servo in a comparison with these other two would be like Hulk Hogan wrestleling at a High school wrestleing match!

Dangerous Dan · 05-11-2007, 08:44 AM

poor highschool 9156

Wayne · 05-11-2007, 09:08 AM

Dave,

Hootie got beat by some high school chick.

Kevin Y · 05-11-2007, 09:09 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Dsp Dave
	I noticed that you left out the Futaba 9156 out of this competition, which I don't really blame you it is in a league by itself. Putting that servo in a comparison with these other two would be like Hulk Hogan wrestleling at a High school wrestleing match!

Does that make us Hulk-a-maniacs!

Dangerous Dan · 05-11-2007, 09:16 AM

Dave you are outnumbered in this thread quit while you are ahead..

Crap I forgot we gotta stay on topic

Servos
servos
servos
servos
servos
servos
servos
servos

Dsp Dave · 05-11-2007, 12:32 PM

Well if I am the only one and number 1 is the best then I guess I win!

aviti · 06-13-2007, 03:00 PM

I've been running a 5955 single servo (pull-pull) on the rudder of my 35% Troy Built Extra 260. While it performed good, I could simulate some blow-back using my hand on the rudder. I figured this was just due to the large amount of leverage I could get with the size of my rudder. I decided based on TBM's servo testing to try the 8711 in place of the 5955. The difference in torque with my hand on the rudder and holding power was noticeable. I attribute this to the "throttling back" feature on the 5955.

I decided to leave the 8711 on there. Not that the 5955 isn't a good servo, but for an application that demands the most torque (non-ganged etc), I'd recommend the 8711's. The titanium gears are really nice though JR...how about putting titanium gears in the future 8711's.....

hillmanr2 · 06-13-2007, 04:11 PM

Programmability bottom line
Last year when I set my h9 27% I bought servos for larger future models. I bought 1 8611a for $154 can. Then I read a similar thread and someone posted:

	Quote:
	The 5955's are so good it's like they aren't made by hitec

So I put the 8611a on the rudder and 2 5955's on the elev's. I was always ticked I could not get the halves to match using a slave channel. They were close, but not perfect. Then one magical day I got a programmer. Within 10 minutes the 2 halves weren't just close, they were dead nuts!
So I bought a 35% rtf of a guy with 8411's in the wings, 2 8611's on the rudder, 8611 each elev. I tried to get the aileron servos to match using my radio, close but no dice.
Then I swapped out the 8411's for hitecs, I got them bang on, not close, dead nuts.

Yes the JR's are smother, yes the 8611's develop slop, yes the hitecs "step" , but which is a better setup, close or dead nuts?

Wayne · 06-13-2007, 04:56 PM

Use what your comfortable with. Its all good stuff.
Some like programmers, some like matchboxes and some like sub trim and ATV..

I'd like to do a test though one day...
Take an average pilot and have two of the same planes in the air.
One has a "perfect" set up and the others set up is "off" or not "perfect"
I'd be suprised if anyone could tell the difference or determine which one was "off" in the air.
Thats where it matters doesnt it??

sweetpea · 06-13-2007, 05:01 PM

You can't bring logic into this discussion Wayne......are you crazy?

05-10-2007, 08:47 PM	#76
exeter_acres Flamingos are everywhere! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Johns Creek, GA Age: 44 Posts: 7,158 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: 8711 or 5955 Ahhhh,,,,no __________________ EXTREMEFLIGHT R/C Tech support 2011 IMAC Southeast Regional Director/IMAC Sequence Committee / IMAC Judging Instructor *TEAM FUTABA*

05-10-2007, 09:35 PM	#78
Craven Bow to the King! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Amelia, Ohio Age: 50 Posts: 10,838 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 4	Re: 8711 or 5955 This thread is once again getting off track. I would really like some input from some people with real life experiences and dedicated research time on this topic on servos, not sponsored pilots who fly out of Tucson, whatever that means.

05-10-2007, 10:33 PM	#79
GremlinX Father of the Scale Furum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Age: 34 Posts: 4,577	Re: 8711 or 5955 Here is my opinion. JR is a better servo. Hitec has a better gearset with less torque than the 8711. As far as the accuracy... JR. I think the Hitec wins because of price, then gear reliability. JR makes a very nice and accurate servo... dont get me wrong. __________________ "I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa" Kit builders check out.... http://bobflies.com/ 2.4 GHz is for your home telephone... 14MZ and 72 MHz for huckin' baby!!

05-10-2007, 10:38 PM	#80
Dangerous Dan Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gainesville, TX Age: 38 Posts: 3,557 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: 8711 or 5955 I have ran both, I prefer Hitec because of the geartrain and programibility, Kiss method no matchboxes or special transmitter programming. Hitec is cheaper, and their customer service Is un beatable. I once burned up 4 transmitters with a faulty aftermarket trainer cord and they repaired them all for free some was over 4 years old. __________________ Cactus Aviation http://www.cactusaviation.com/ Fromeco http://www.fromeco.org/ Free Advice: Do Not Fly In Cow Pastures! Don't Clean your Engine With oven Cleaner! Check batteries after smoke is released from throttle servo! Don't put reeds in Backwards!

05-11-2007, 07:41 AM	#81
Dsp Dave It's all about the electric!! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Anna, Ohio Age: 37 Posts: 178 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: 8711 or 5955 I noticed that you left out the Futaba 9156 out of this competition, which I don't really blame you it is in a league by itself. Putting that servo in a comparison with these other two would be like Hulk Hogan wrestleling at a High school wrestleing match! __________________ Dsp-Builders Dave Jones

05-11-2007, 08:44 AM	#82
Dangerous Dan Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gainesville, TX Age: 38 Posts: 3,557 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: 8711 or 5955 poor highschool 9156 __________________ Cactus Aviation http://www.cactusaviation.com/ Fromeco http://www.fromeco.org/ Free Advice: Do Not Fly In Cow Pastures! Don't Clean your Engine With oven Cleaner! Check batteries after smoke is released from throttle servo! Don't put reeds in Backwards!

05-11-2007, 09:08 AM	#83
Wayne Learn how to work Kid. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bloomington, Il Age: 43 Posts: 7,322 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: 8711 or 5955 Dave, Hootie got beat by some high school chick. __________________ Team JR Desert Aircraft Fromeco Extreme Flight RC Aerographix www.builtbywalt.net

05-11-2007, 09:16 AM	#85
Dangerous Dan Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gainesville, TX Age: 38 Posts: 3,557 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: 8711 or 5955 Dave you are outnumbered in this thread quit while you are ahead.. Crap I forgot we gotta stay on topic Servos servos servos servos servos servos servos servos __________________ Cactus Aviation http://www.cactusaviation.com/ Fromeco http://www.fromeco.org/ Free Advice: Do Not Fly In Cow Pastures! Don't Clean your Engine With oven Cleaner! Check batteries after smoke is released from throttle servo! Don't put reeds in Backwards!

05-11-2007, 12:32 PM	#86
Dsp Dave It's all about the electric!! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Anna, Ohio Age: 37 Posts: 178 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: 8711 or 5955 Well if I am the only one and number 1 is the best then I guess I win! __________________ Dsp-Builders Dave Jones

06-13-2007, 03:00 PM	#87
aviti Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St Louis, MO Age: 42 Posts: 1,258 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: 8711 or 5955 I've been running a 5955 single servo (pull-pull) on the rudder of my 35% Troy Built Extra 260. While it performed good, I could simulate some blow-back using my hand on the rudder. I figured this was just due to the large amount of leverage I could get with the size of my rudder. I decided based on TBM's servo testing to try the 8711 in place of the 5955. The difference in torque with my hand on the rudder and holding power was noticeable. I attribute this to the "throttling back" feature on the 5955. I decided to leave the 8711 on there. Not that the 5955 isn't a good servo, but for an application that demands the most torque (non-ganged etc), I'd recommend the 8711's. The titanium gears are really nice though JR...how about putting titanium gears in the future 8711's..... __________________ Tony Vitiello St Louis, MO

06-13-2007, 04:56 PM	#89
Wayne Learn how to work Kid. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bloomington, Il Age: 43 Posts: 7,322 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: 8711 or 5955 Use what your comfortable with. Its all good stuff. Some like programmers, some like matchboxes and some like sub trim and ATV.. I'd like to do a test though one day... Take an average pilot and have two of the same planes in the air. One has a "perfect" set up and the others set up is "off" or not "perfect" I'd be suprised if anyone could tell the difference or determine which one was "off" in the air. Thats where it matters doesnt it?? __________________ Team JR Desert Aircraft Fromeco Extreme Flight RC Aerographix www.builtbywalt.net

06-13-2007, 05:01 PM	#90
sweetpea If you can't HUCK it BLING IT! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Just Moved.......Hampton VA Age: 37 Posts: 9,269 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: 8711 or 5955 You can't bring logic into this discussion Wayne......are you crazy? __________________ Offical Member of Team Caribou Lou "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But the U.S. ARMED FORCES don't have that problem." ...Ronald Reagan

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