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Vinger · 11-28-2015, 11:50 AM

Wonder if they will help us first beta testers with that? Not holding my breath, as all the other mods were not made available as an aftermarket part.

RGorham · 11-28-2015, 04:27 PM

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Not holding my breath

I wouldn't.

john2kx · 11-28-2015, 06:45 PM

I hope they come up with a linear style servo that has a lock on at least the landing/take off side.

RGorham · 11-30-2015, 06:52 PM

Have you guys looked at this servo? (63 oz torque on 6v)

http://www.amainhobbies.com/rc-helic...h-0256/p183345

flyingkiwi · 11-30-2015, 07:00 PM

Thats what I am using, and have a confession, running it on 7.4v. Runs for cover :-)

jhamel · 11-30-2015, 07:11 PM

That Savox SH-0256 servo is 29.4mm tall. I thought that was too tall for the Gaui R5.

TheKingPhisher · 12-01-2015, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by curmudgeon

That Savox SH-0256 servo is 29.4mm tall. I thought that was too tall for the Gaui R5.

I'm confused too especially when you look at the distance from the bottom of the servo ears to the bottom of the case....21mm...

According to my previous calculations, that dimension cannot be more than ~ 17mm in order for the bottom of the servo to clear the canopy.

RGorham · 12-01-2015, 09:03 AM

Scratch that idea

TheKingPhisher · 12-01-2015, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by RGorham

Scratch that idea

Well flyingkiwi said this so lets ask him how he made it fit...

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Originally Posted by flyingkiwi

Thats what I am using, and have a confession, running it on 7.4v. Runs for cover :-)

RGorham · 12-01-2015, 12:57 PM

flyingkiwi,

Please inform us how you were able to fit the Savox SH-0256 servo in your R5. Tips, tricks, mods?

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. (lol)

flyingkiwi · 12-01-2015, 01:15 PM

My Bad, been through a few different servos and when I had a quick look to confirm i should have got my torch and magnifying Glass out.
Mine is the sh-0255mg. Nothing special but has lasted longer than anything else even though its on 7.4v, so I dont see it as any more of a risk. Also I keep my Cradle close by and my mates know to run out with it if I shout out. Wouldn't be the first time so thats my solution.

flyingkiwi · 12-01-2015, 01:21 PM

Shit I need some sleep. Just looked at the specs and looks like the dimensions are the same for both those servos. Let me have a proper look and get back to you.

flyingkiwi · 12-01-2015, 03:05 PM

Ok its all coming back to me now. The current servo was a rush job to get the heli flying for an event and it has continued to work so I just carried on and let it be. There doesn't seem to be a "better" option so I will live with it for now.

SO:-) I had a bunch of different servos laying around from an old trex450, so went through them to get one that still worked. Now without pulling the R5 apart my best guess is that it is an Align ds-something and I had to replace the top cap (using a savox 0255 cap as they are the same) as the original cap was cracked.

Heres a pic as evidence, and I have given myself 20 lashes plus a 15min time out for the misleading info. I hope this is sufficient :-)

RGorham · 12-01-2015, 04:26 PM

Thank you for all that information and .......

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i should have got my torch and magnifying Glass out.

lol! I have the same problem!

john2kx · 12-01-2015, 08:09 PM

I'm going to change my landing method after hearing at least two guys mention it. Will start landing using the mini auto method.

KiloXray · 12-22-2015, 02:24 PM

How about one of these? I realize its still LV and would need a drop down, but it has a bit more torque than the stocker.

AlastairC · 01-02-2016, 06:18 PM

Any update on HV or LV ones that work with no mods? (From the pages here seems like the micro savox's fit) Had a tip over on mine and broke the gearset. Have found a replacement set on mail order but want a backup servo.

Cheers,
Alastair.

dodgeboy · 01-03-2016, 07:43 PM

Guys, I've been using OMG H1 servo for about 50+ flawless flights. Run it straight off 8-6volts. It's a drop in fit .
I also have used the OMG LDT013012C and LDT013015C with the supplied step down . both are drop in and work just fine. The last two have plastic cases and are a tad less weight than the H1.

AlastairC · 01-04-2016, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by dodgeboy

Guys, I've been using OMG H1 servo for about 50+ flawless flights. Run it straight off 8-6volts. It's a drop in fit .
I also have used the OMG LDT013012C and LDT013015C with the supplied step down . both are drop in and work just fine. The last two have plastic cases and are a tad less weight than the H1.

Sounds good. But I can't seem to get OMG servo's in the UK. Looks like I will get a Savox SH0257 MG as a backup as I can get these easily here and they were good on my old Align 450 DFC. It also looks like it is the same dimensions as the Gaui.

I will try to get someone from our companies US office to get one of the OMG's for me.

Will have the caddy at the ready.. should be fun trying to land it in that

flyingkiwi - Did you weigh the caddy down to stop it flipping with the downdraft?

Cheers,
Alastair

flyingkiwi · 01-04-2016, 04:46 AM

No weight on the Cradle, and it didn't seem to have any movement

11-28-2015, 11:50 AM	#41 (permalink)
Vinger Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2007	Wonder if they will help us first beta testers with that? Not holding my breath, as all the other mods were not made available as an aftermarket part. __________________ Henseleit TDR, TDR2, TDF, TDS, TDSF Kontronik, Scorpion ESC, iChargers, VBar, VControl Old hand at Planks Peter

11-28-2015, 06:45 PM	#43 (permalink)
john2kx Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2006	I hope they come up with a linear style servo that has a lock on at least the landing/take off side. __________________ Gaui R5 Kosmik 200, Scorpion HK 4235-630 TDR (build in progress) Raptor G4 720e xnova 4530-525 Kosmik 200 Gaui X5 Jive 100 Scorpion 910, Jeti DS-16

11-30-2015, 07:00 PM	#45 (permalink)
flyingkiwi Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2009	Thats what I am using, and have a confession, running it on 7.4v. Runs for cover :-) __________________ Gaui NX7,X7, R5, NX5, Vcontrol, Vbar Hobbycity New Zealand

11-30-2015, 07:11 PM	#46 (permalink)
jhamel Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Seattle, WA, USA	That Savox SH-0256 servo is 29.4mm tall. I thought that was too tall for the Gaui R5. __________________ 14S Specter 700 V2 NME/Tron 7/Kraken; 8S Tron Dnamic; 7S Kraken 580; 6S Buddy 380 KSE VBCE/Neo/EVO, Jeti/Spirit, YGE "T" ESCs; LiFePO4 field charging batteries Sims on Mac: Heli-X, neXt, AccuRC, Phoenix, AeroFly RC7 Ultimate Amain Team Pilot

12-01-2015, 01:15 PM	#51 (permalink)
flyingkiwi Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2009	My Bad, been through a few different servos and when I had a quick look to confirm i should have got my torch and magnifying Glass out. Mine is the sh-0255mg. Nothing special but has lasted longer than anything else even though its on 7.4v, so I dont see it as any more of a risk. Also I keep my Cradle close by and my mates know to run out with it if I shout out. Wouldn't be the first time so thats my solution. __________________ Gaui NX7,X7, R5, NX5, Vcontrol, Vbar Hobbycity New Zealand

11-30-2015, 06:52 PM	#44 (permalink)
RGorham Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2012	Have you guys looked at this servo? (63 oz torque on 6v) http://www.amainhobbies.com/rc-helic...h-0256/p183345

12-01-2015, 09:03 AM	#48 (permalink)
RGorham Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2012	Scratch that idea

12-01-2015, 12:57 PM	#50 (permalink)
RGorham Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2012	flyingkiwi, Please inform us how you were able to fit the Savox SH-0256 servo in your R5. Tips, tricks, mods? Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. (lol)

12-01-2015, 01:21 PM	#52 (permalink)
flyingkiwi Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2009	Shit I need some sleep. Just looked at the specs and looks like the dimensions are the same for both those servos. Let me have a proper look and get back to you. __________________ Gaui NX7,X7, R5, NX5, Vcontrol, Vbar Hobbycity New Zealand

12-01-2015, 03:05 PM	#53 (permalink)
flyingkiwi Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2009	Ok its all coming back to me now. The current servo was a rush job to get the heli flying for an event and it has continued to work so I just carried on and let it be. There doesn't seem to be a "better" option so I will live with it for now. SO:-) I had a bunch of different servos laying around from an old trex450, so went through them to get one that still worked. Now without pulling the R5 apart my best guess is that it is an Align ds-something and I had to replace the top cap (using a savox 0255 cap as they are the same) as the original cap was cracked. Heres a pic as evidence, and I have given myself 20 lashes plus a 15min time out for the misleading info. I hope this is sufficient :-) Attached Thumbnails __________________ Gaui NX7,X7, R5, NX5, Vcontrol, Vbar Hobbycity New Zealand

12-01-2015, 08:09 PM	#55 (permalink)
john2kx Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2006	I'm going to change my landing method after hearing at least two guys mention it. Will start landing using the mini auto method. __________________ Gaui R5 Kosmik 200, Scorpion HK 4235-630 TDR (build in progress) Raptor G4 720e xnova 4530-525 Kosmik 200 Gaui X5 Jive 100 Scorpion 910, Jeti DS-16

12-22-2015, 02:24 PM	#56 (permalink)
KiloXray The Airetic Join Date: Nov 2012	How about one of these? I realize its still LV and would need a drop down, but it has a bit more torque than the stocker. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Free Agent....With standalone opinions.

01-02-2016, 06:18 PM	#57 (permalink)
AlastairC Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scotland, UK	Any update on HV or LV ones that work with no mods? (From the pages here seems like the micro savox's fit) Had a tip over on mine and broke the gearset. Have found a replacement set on mail order but want a backup servo. Cheers, Alastair. __________________ Gaui R5 + Tribunus + HK-4530-540KV + 14S Optipower + Bavarian Demon Axon Gaui X3L Speed & Gaui X3 + Bavarian Demon 3SX Jeti DS-16, Citizen 625, MHSFA 13 Member of East Fortune Aeromodellers

01-03-2016, 07:43 PM	#58 (permalink)
dodgeboy Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2011	Guys, I've been using OMG H1 servo for about 50+ flawless flights. Run it straight off 8-6volts. It's a drop in fit . I also have used the OMG LDT013012C and LDT013015C with the supplied step down . both are drop in and work just fine. The last two have plastic cases and are a tad less weight than the H1. __________________ Empire Hobby/ Team Gaui USA -- Rcbearings.com -- Cyclone Blades -- Team KDE -- A-Main Hobbies -- OMG servos

01-04-2016, 04:46 AM	#60 (permalink)
flyingkiwi Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2009	No weight on the Cradle, and it didn't seem to have any movement __________________ Gaui NX7,X7, R5, NX5, Vcontrol, Vbar Hobbycity New Zealand

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