[TANKS] Re: servos

2011-01-28 Thread neroc
Not a silly question Aaron , you have a remarkable ability of asking questions that I`ve been wondering about for a long time. Neil R -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to

[TANKS] Re: servos

2011-01-28 Thread Tom Lum
Where are you buying them from? -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat

[TANKS] Re: servos

2011-01-28 Thread Tom Lum
I think they might be listed by torque. Hitec's giant scale servos are anywhere from 11 kg/cm to 20 kg/cm at 4.8 volts. On Jan 28, 10:13 am, Cobra afreem...@live.com wrote: I've been wanting to get a couple of 1/4 scale servos, but when I go to buy, the servos are only listed by wieght. what

[TANKS] Re: servos

2011-01-28 Thread Cobra
Are they in the 1/4 scale category? I have been shopping at Hobbyking.com and the like. http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_listCategoriesAndProducts.asp?catname=X%2DLarge+Servo+50g%2BidCategory=291ParentCat=189 -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a

Re: [TANKS] Re: servos

2011-01-28 Thread todjones
1/4 scale refers to the size of the servo nothing more. You can easily get a standard size servo with more torque and speed than a 1/4 scale servo. I use standard size servos in a rock crawler that are rated at 480 inch Oz torque and .12 seconds for 60 deg. This is more than most 1/4 scale

Re: [TANKS] Re: servos

2011-01-28 Thread Tommy Lum
1/4 scales are nice since they are usually 1/5th the price. On Jan 28, 2011, at 8:20 PM, todjo...@comcast.net wrote: 1/4 scale refers to the size of the servo nothing more. You can easily get a standard size servo with more torque and speed than a 1/4 scale servo. I use standard size

[TANKS] Re: servos

2011-01-28 Thread Cobra
I picked up a set of these, they sould do the job of elevating markers. http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=8740 and at 20 bucks they are nice on the billfold. Aaron F -- You are currently subscribed to the R/C Tank Combat group. To post a message, send email to

Re: [TANKS] Re: servos

2011-01-28 Thread Derek Engelhaupt
I took Steve's advice and got 3 of the CS-80s for about $25 on Ebay. Just remember that the CS-80s require a direct battery feed. Derek On Sat, Jan 29, 2011 at 4:19 AM, Steve Tyng steve...@gmail.com wrote: Get yourself a couple Hobbico CS-80's