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Title: Good enough servo tester please?
Post by: SnoozeDoggyDog on October 15, 2016, 03:25:45 PM
Hi
I'm sticking in an order with HK for some bits and bobs. If anyone can suggest a servo tester please? And if you think of anything a noob might need it would be helpful in regards to maintenance (I've got tools and glue).

Thanks
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Title: Re: Good enough servo tester please?
Post by: electrotor on October 15, 2016, 03:34:37 PM
Battery checker and servo tester in one.

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__75947__Cellmaster_7_Digital_Battery_Health_Checker_UK_Warehouse_.html (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__75947__Cellmaster_7_Digital_Battery_Health_Checker_UK_Warehouse_.html)
Title: Re: Good enough servo tester please?
Post by: SnoozeDoggyDog on October 15, 2016, 04:13:01 PM
Quote from: electrotor on October 15, 2016, 03:34:37 PM
Battery checker and servo tester in one.

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__75947__Cellmaster_7_Digital_Battery_Health_Checker_UK_Warehouse_.html (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__75947__Cellmaster_7_Digital_Battery_Health_Checker_UK_Warehouse_.html)
Thanks. Typical, not in stock in uk.

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Title: Re: Good enough servo tester please?
Post by: mrwilljackson on October 15, 2016, 09:00:11 PM
I use one like this for servo checking and setup - works fine, cheap as ;-)
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=57199 (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=57199)
Title: Re: Good enough servo tester please?
Post by: SnoozeDoggyDog on October 15, 2016, 09:46:00 PM
Thanks fellas.

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Title: Re: Good enough servo tester please?
Post by: Coyote on October 15, 2016, 10:58:29 PM
I use this one : Servo Tester  (http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__31773__Turnigy_760LV_HV_Dual_Pulse_Width_Selectable_Servo_Tester_UK_Warehouse_.html?strSearch=Servo%20tester)

Very good with the speed adjustment so you can test the entire span on auto unlike most.
Title: Re: Good enough servo tester please?
Post by: Billy_boy_2010 on October 16, 2016, 01:34:22 AM
HK Order?

lots of servo extensions for sure
batteries when they are on offer
spare props
loose servo wire
crimps and crimping tool. 1 2 and 3 r pin is enough
solder
reamer
hot glue
their 30 mins epoxy is good
spare servos
control horns tapes
shrink wrap a few sizes
wire a few sizes
decent pliers
wire strippers
ca glue and kicker
Title: Re: Good enough servo tester please?
Post by: SnoozeDoggyDog on October 16, 2016, 10:24:08 AM
Cheers Greg, top chap.
Title: Re: Good enough servo tester please?
Post by: English Turbines on October 16, 2016, 10:35:12 PM
  I use this one, pretty good for just a fiver and it has 3 Modes...TURNIGY.

Manual.
Centre.
Auto.

The Auto Mode drives the Servos end to end at a steady speed so you can do a prolonged, meaningful, soak test.
  For a Fiver its hard to complain and it can drive 3 Servos at once if you want...:)

http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__8296__Turnigy_Servo_Tester.html (http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__8296__Turnigy_Servo_Tester.html)

:vulture:
Title: Good enough servo tester please?
Post by: BigT on October 16, 2016, 10:40:22 PM
This is mine. Had it years and it still works fine
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__31882__Turnigy_Servo_Tester_UK_Warehouse_.html?strSearch=Servo%20tester


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Title: Re: Good enough servo tester please?
Post by: SnoozeDoggyDog on October 16, 2016, 10:47:28 PM
Quote from: English Turbines on October 16, 2016, 10:35:12 PM
  I use this one, pretty good for just a fiver and it has 3 Modes...TURNIGY.

Manual.
Centre.
Auto.

The Auto Mode drives the Servos end to end at a steady speed so you can do a prolonged, meaningful, soak test.
  For a Fiver its hard to complain and it can drive 3 Servos at once if you want...:)

http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__8296__Turnigy_Servo_Tester.html (http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__8296__Turnigy_Servo_Tester.html)

:vulture:
Thanks English. Just slight of topic. Is it a CCW prop for the axn?

Cheers
P
Title: Re: Good enough servo tester please?
Post by: SnoozeDoggyDog on October 16, 2016, 10:51:18 PM
Quote from: BigT on October 16, 2016, 10:40:22 PM
This is mine. Had it years and it still works fine
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__31882__Turnigy_Servo_Tester_UK_Warehouse_.html?strSearch=Servo%20tester (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__31882__Turnigy_Servo_Tester_UK_Warehouse_.html?strSearch=Servo%20tester)


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Ah, looks like I need a BEC with all of these testers. Another addition to the shipping cart!
Title: Re: Good enough servo tester please?
Post by: English Turbines on October 17, 2016, 12:16:35 AM
Quote from: SnoozeDoggyDog on October 16, 2016, 10:47:28 PM
Thanks English. Just slight of topic. Is it a CCW prop for the axn?

Cheers
P

Hi mate,

Yes, the most popular props are CCW rotating, sometimes called normal tractor props. So, if the motor was on the front of the plane in the usual position, it turns anti clockwise viewed from the front....Same on a pusher model too.
  Have to say HK have some really, really crap props on sale, so beware....I can recommend Master Airscrew if you can get one, 6 x 4 or 6 x 5 should do it on the AXN....Balance it..!!!!

You dont need a BEC for your servo tester, I use an old small 4.8Vdc RX Nicad.....Or, if the servos will tolerate the extra voltage, a LiFe RX battery....(6.6vdc)...They will run for hours on a slow soak test with the LiFe....Far more convenient than a BEC.

    :vulture: