Tail servo options for the b400

[Slyster]

OK.. one thing the b400 bible is lacking is info on tail servos (i.e. I am going to get one soon and am researching )... so I am adding info.. can we share what we know works on this thread and I'll add it so we can keep it all in one place?

I'll add from my experience... The HS65MG works great for learning, FF, FFF, and loops but isn't up to the challenge of hard maneuvers and starting 3D. It is a slower analog servo that needs so delay set if you use the 401.

Also found this.. hopefully it's valid... The 9257 is excellent.... I've only used it with the 401...... and another.... You want to get the JR DS3500G for the tail, perfect servo, one of the best matches to the 2100T. If not the JR DS3400G, Hitec HSG5083MG are both very good choices.

This is already in there... "ALSO awesome alternative... Hitec Standard Heli Gyro Pack (HS-5000 Gyro/HSG-5083 Tail Servo/3x HS-65HB Servos) [HRC40105]
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=HRC40105"

[Wolfpackin]

Inexpensive options:
JR DS290G
Futaba S3154

[91talonawd]

I ordered a jrds290g a couple of weeks ago for the hek of it. Whenever it finally comes in I'll install it and give you some feedback on the performance.

Honestly, I have no reason to swap the stock servo out of mine, it has worked fine since day one. I only ordered this servo cuz I received some birthday money and figured if I didn't spend it on something like this, the money would have gone to regular bills, food, and such.

[BennyTRD]

From my experience both the 9257 and 3400G are great servo's. Won't go wrong with either of those. 9257 seems faster, but I like the way the 3400 holds.

[JimBrown]

Originally Posted by BennyTRD

From my experience both the 9257 and 3400G are great servo's. Won't go wrong with either of those. 9257 seems faster, but I like the way the 3400 holds.

Man I'm glad to hear that. My 401 and 9257 should be here any day now..

[eugenefelisco]

Don't forget the old school 401/9650 @ 6V....still kickin

[Tail boom]

Hi,

The inexpensive combo stock gyro and Spektrum DSP75 true-digital (275Hz) servo works good (not the best of course). The great thing about the DSP75 is that you can program it with the separate Digital Servo Programmer:

- Mode (i.e., fixed wing, cyclic, or tail)
- Center (i.e., 90 deg) of servo horn
- Travel limit left and right (indepedently) to avoid binding of tail slider

Makes a good complement to the lacking servo features of the stock gyro.

Best,
Frank

[Slyster]

And with a name like Tail Boom you aught to know!

Thanks everyone.. I'll sort through and add this to the SERVO section of the b400 bible for my future reference... (and everyone elses too)

[clammster]

jr 3400G on a 401. work great. Like it even more with it tail boom mounted.

[Jaysanity]

I was runnin the Futaba S3114 mounted on the tail when I still had my Blade,, worked great with the 401 and only 14 bucks to boot

[Slyster]

Tx... all added..

[Tail boom]

Originally Posted by Slyster

And with a name like Tail Boom you aught to know!

[mgrande11]

Look around you. Can you form some sort of rudimentary lathe?

[Wolfpackin]

[buildem336]

If you want the best tail servo that works perfect with a 401 gyro get the Ino-lab tail servo. Its faster lighter and smaller than the futaba 9257 I run it in my Blade 400 and my brother runs it in his T-rex 500 the tail is perfect on both birds.

http://www.helidirect.com/product_in...oducts_id=8074

[Slyster]

Thanks Buildem... I added that to the bible. I will certailnly look into this one as this winter I will be getting my B400 up to speed for my last season of 'training' and the I'll be moving on.. to a T-rex 500 or something like that.. but will keep the B400 flying too.