leccyflyer Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 So, I'm fettling an eBay-sourced model, which has a 4 stroke glow motor onboard and, having bought some fuel for the first time in a decade, I'm taking out the probably perfectly serviceable 4.8V receiver battery and, for peace of mind, replacing it with a new pack. Thing is I'm replacing it with a 6.0V 2000mah Eneloop pack. Quick question - are Futaba S3001 servos generally happy with 6.0V? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 yes...they are happy at 6.0v ... ken anderson ne..1 ..happy dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 Thanks Ken Leccyflyer - 1st glow powered model for about 10 years department Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 It is wise on both counts to replace the 4.8 with 6v: 1. You don't know the health of the pack, and can only know after seeing if it keeps it's charge over a period of time and giving duration. 2. If using 2.4 Rx's. It is best to use 6v anyway due to the operating protocol of those rx's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 Indeed, hence the change of pack. I just vaguely recall having seen some time ago that some older model servos were not too happy at the higher voltage of a fully charged 5 cell pack. I took it as read that the receiver would be better off, and of considerably more modern design, than the venerable S3001. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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