Thanks to all who responded. I think Hitec has an issue with these servos. I've received 6 private emails in the last hour confirming the problem!
JE -- Erickson Architects John R. Erickson, AIA > From: "Richard O'Connell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2003 17:18:49 -0600 > To: "John Erickson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Soaring List" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: RE: [RCSE] Hitec digital servos > > John, > > Yes there are more of us out there, I have blown three to date and a good > friend has blown up at least four. Hitec service is great and will repair > the as advertised "unbreakable gear train". I was told by one of the > service guys that they know they have a problem and are working on a fix > but have nothing concrete as of yet. > > Rich O'Connell > Colorado Springs, CO > > >> [Original Message] >> From: John Erickson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: Soaring List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Date: 7/8/2003 5:11:10 PM >> Subject: [RCSE] Hitec digital servos >> >> Has anyone had any gear train issues with the Hitec digital HS-5125MG >> servos? I really like this servo as far as speed, holding power and size. >> That being said, I've stripped two sets of gears landing (flaps), and >> another guy in our club has had a similar experience. >> >> Hitec service is second to none, but I'm wondering if anyone else has had >> these issues. >> >> JE >> -- >> Erickson Architects >> John R. Erickson, AIA >> >> >> RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" > and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that > subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with > MIME turned off. > > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
