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The motor is in and running and this is how it sounds after a gallon of fuel. The motor is great and runs like a champ.. (Here is a quick vid w/ my poopy web cam) The sound is too loud for the microphone on the webcam, but I think you can get the idea. I wish you could hear how good this combo sounds. The throttle response is amazing, even tuned VERY rich, it still outperforms the stock Zen26. High and low needles are 1/8 turn from stock CY settings.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ED_nKxX-DA

Next question... If you just watched that vid, then you will hear my servos "Talking" They have done that since I put them in... Any ideas why? I have a Hitec 5745 steering and a Hitec 5955 throttle/brake. I am using an Airtronics Caliber 3pms controller (It is Fm/PCM) I have had several newer controllers (including a Nomadio and a Spectrum) but, I have always had problems with them, so I went back to "Good ole reliable" It was made in 1993!!

I bought the "EX" a monster hummer, I put in a Hitec 805 and a Hitec 9645 Throttle/Brake and hers never made a sound, (MX-3 controller) is it because her servos are/were analog?? Or is the ole girl (3ps) failing me? I need some help..

The sun is out, time for another run..

Trip..
 
trip hows the bag?
haha

just going watching your video now.

i wouldnt give up on your own transmittor,trust me they are designed to last lifetimes trouble free.

servos can on there own act strange sometimes be it from overcharged battery or just dampness/interference/lowcharge/ etc etc
i wouldnt pin the blame on the transmittor could be your steering or throttle servo acting up too..any loading on the servo when in neutral position will cause this,or any excess loading..

good to see you got going with the engine,must watch this now....

p.s
check to make sure your servos are in neutral position before you mount on the servo horn,they will as you say 'talk' if you havnt them in neutral position,too much strain on them,although i presume you have this checked ages ago.

would be the most obvious first checks you would do.
 
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Cor they talk really bad, have you tried removing the fail safe to see if this makes a difference (is the system running in 'digital' mode? it's an option on my futaba which you can switch in/out depending if you have digital servos or not)

Also do you run a drag brake, as after throttling the wheels stop almost instantly and sounds like the brake is being applied.

Idle a bit high too, or did you have the choke on?

Nice crackle from the pipe! :D
 
Thank you for your interest and help, but unfortunately these servos have done this even before they were mounted in the truck... They "Beeped" even while sitting on the workbench fresh from the box. I have tried several transmitters but it's still the same. I have never had any problems with them, but I have always been concerned with the sound. They sound like they are not "At rest" which I worry about. I have tried several locations to run my truck, but it is still the same.

Any ideas?
Trip..
 
Have you tried the servos with different recievers/crystals, also how old are the servos, if they are very old the feedback pot might be worn causing the jittering?
 
Ducky said:
Cor they talk really bad, have you tried removing the fail safe to see if this makes a difference (is the system running in 'digital' mode? it's an option on my futaba which you can switch in/out depending if you have digital servos or not)

Also do you run a drag brake, as after throttling the wheels stop almost instantly and sounds like the brake is being applied.

Idle a bit high too, or did you have the choke on?

Nice crackle from the pipe! :D
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I don't run any dragbrake, (it makes sence what you are saying) but the servos make the same sound weather the motor is running or if it's off.

I had a small glitching problem last year with a small "Runaway" so I replaced the receiver and the "glitching" problem has since gone away... But the servos still "talk" (meaning) beeping.
It seems I can't figure out how to set them at a "Home" position...That is why I set up all the "Failsafe's"
Awhile back, just for fun I hooked up 2 "analog" servos and they didn't make a sound... I'm just guessing, but I think it's because my servos are digital. Maybe they are like a woman and are never "Happy"

Anymore Ideas?
Trip..
 
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thats extremely unusual.

i always had hiteks without ever a glitch.

maybe its your receiver thats acting up..

something must be placing load on your servos
what kind of brakes do you have?
 
I have the stock rear brakes and a set of cable front brakes... But like I said the servos did the same thing before I put them In the truck, I am going to adjust the deadband on my controller, maybe that will help..
 
Trip..that hi tec 5955 servo is a digital servo..they will buss with crystal control hand set
for the money I like the futruba 3pm ....But I use a specktrum 3.0 ..going to switch out later ..when the miss's gets in to 1/5 scale...SLaw
 
The servo noise is normal from digital servos. Don't worry about it. Now if your analog servo does that you have a problem.
 
All my digital servos make noise. You can usually get them to stop when they find their resting point (Center). Usually a good hard quick bump, push or pull will set them straight.
If not and they are squealing at idle there is a slight pull on them and they are trying to center.
If your servo is squealing without the horn attached and you cant get them to stop I would email Hitec and explain to them your set up and make sure your covered.
 
[AK]Zip;36265 said:
The servo noise is normal from digital servos. Don't worry about it. Now if your analog servo does that you have a problem.
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i have digital hiteks same as trip and they never make a sound......

trips are like A CROWD OF OLD WOMEN the way they are yapping.. :lol::lol::lol:
 
Trip,

Q. Servo hums under load
A. This can be normal, the servo is trying to hold position against the force of a load. If it hums when no load is applied, try loosening the servo case screws a quarter turn.
 
[AK]Zip;36265 said:
The servo noise is normal from digital servos. Don't worry about it. Now if your analog servo does that you have a problem.
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Thank-You, I think they are ok. I am not going to worry about them unless I have too.

Thanks for all the replies guys. I can't wait for the weather to turn so I can go out and have some fun!

Trip..
 
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