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05-24-2008, 05:23 PM
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Doo It! Doo It!
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gyro/servo????????
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.
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05-24-2008, 08:17 PM
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Super Moderated Contributer!
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
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Re: gyro/servo????????
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.
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05-24-2008, 10:51 PM
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My Baby with a Synergy? Oh NO!
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Re: gyro/servo????????
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.
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05-25-2008, 02:00 AM
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Doo It! Doo It!
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Re: gyro/servo????????
Okay 4.8 it is. thanks guys
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05-27-2008, 11:10 PM
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Gohbee Dude
Join Date: Mar 2006
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Re: gyro/servo????????
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.
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05-28-2008, 08:11 AM
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Multi Platform Pilot
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Re: gyro/servo????????
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.
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05-28-2008, 08:19 AM
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Re: gyro/servo????????
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05-29-2008, 02:00 AM
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Doo It! Doo It!
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Re: gyro/servo????????
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.
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05-30-2008, 07:45 AM
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Gohbee Dude
Join Date: Mar 2006
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Re: gyro/servo????????
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.
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05-31-2008, 01:30 AM
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Doo It! Doo It!
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Re: gyro/servo????????
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
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