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| by Andrew |
Date Added: Wednesday 28 March, 2012 |
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Awesome little servos, cannot fault them for £3.15 each, lots of torque, really fast and comes with long servo horns, have good resolution so i've used them in 3D and small pattern models. On one servo I managed to snap the head off the screw that holds the horn on, dabbed a drop of CA to hold the horn on and have used it for non critical and test stuff since. All in all great little things.
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| by John |
Date Added: Friday 10 February, 2012 |
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Gave 4 of these a lot of hard use in a HK450 last year & very impressed all round. Reliable, smooth, quiet with good resolution, centreing, torque. Only stripped the gears on one after at least 3 crashes.
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| by Steve |
Date Added: Saturday 04 February, 2012 |
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Good servos, working fine with no issues at all.
Quiet and accurate.
Another good deal from GC and super fast delivery (arrived next day)
GC offer a fantastic service that other suppliers could learn from.
Very happy customer.
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| by Onofrio |
Date Added: Friday 03 February, 2012 |
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In Italia,con un marchio differente,viene venduto ad un prezzo più del doppio.Grande Micro Servo.
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| by ken |
Date Added: Thursday 26 January, 2012 |
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superfast delivery as allways servos perfect.thanks again. regardes Ken.
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| by Kirk |
Date Added: Tuesday 24 January, 2012 |
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Just received 2 of these servos this morning, very quick delivery.
A seemingly solid yet suprisingly lightweight servo, ideal for my model's throttle control where space and weight is at a premium.
Thanks GC for an excellent service
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| by Peter |
Date Added: Tuesday 08 November, 2011 |
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What great value! These are smashing little servos!!
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| by Ioan |
Date Added: Saturday 29 October, 2011 |
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What a smashing little servo! I thought that at this price they would come rattling around in a zip-lok bag but they are individually boxed and well protected against the worst excesses of international travel. It's my first foray into foamy/indoor/electric and this stuff is so cute. CUTE!! well, it is!
Well done Giant Cod.
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| by James |
Date Added: Sunday 23 October, 2011 |
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These micro servos are incredible value for money. Only problem is that the supplied control arm retaining screws are way oversize, being a full three mm's too long but easily cropped with sharp side cutters and a gentle touch on the grind stone to restore a point. Being so cheap I expect some problem I suppose, but I haven't found it.
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| by Leigh |
Date Added: Monday 10 October, 2011 |
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super product for the money, ideal for foamies i even fitted them in my blizzard i am that confident in them.
Leigh (Chesil MFC )
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| by tom |
Date Added: Saturday 08 October, 2011 |
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great little servo strong light and works what more could you wont speed is fast too this is going in my gws zero should be good for bigger planes too cheep but not rubbish buy this but leave me some i'm going to order a lot more and will also try the digi ones
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| by rob |
Date Added: Friday 30 September, 2011 |
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Just received more of these great little servos, NEVER had a bad one, cant believe the price ,Highly recommended for small models ,THANK YOU
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| by Thomas |
Date Added: Thursday 29 September, 2011 |
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1 fantastic little servo i have had 12 now, not 1 fault!
when ever i need a 9g servo this is it good power good speed and quite much better than the hxt900's i broke 1 in 5 mins on a low loaded depron wing.
e-power all the way.
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| by B |
Date Added: Thursday 22 September, 2011 |
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Received order of 2 straight away, 1 was slightly noisy at nuetral but now ok after use. Seems right for power/size.
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| by phil |
Date Added: Wednesday 07 September, 2011 |
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have 4 of these 1 never worked 1 melted and nearly set the model on fire lucaly on the ground and the other 2 seem ok ?
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| by David |
Date Added: Friday 05 August, 2011 |
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Ive got these servos on my epp indoor blade they do the tricks i need them to do at a cheap cost cheers rob
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| by Alan |
Date Added: Friday 22 July, 2011 |
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My standard choice in this size of servo. Excellent quality.
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| by John |
Date Added: Saturday 02 July, 2011 |
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just received three more of these little beauties and all work perfectly .
Very quite and accurate in operation, and the earlier purchased ones in my various aircraft are still working ok , i thoroughly recommend these servos and at just over three pounds each you cannot go wrong.
Thanks for the prompt service Giant Cod and may the quality of these servos remain as good as they
are at this moment in time.
Regards John.
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| by Peter |
Date Added: Thursday 30 June, 2011 |
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Using one as throttle servo with ST61 glow engine Works fine, good positional control.
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| by David |
Date Added: Wednesday 08 June, 2011 |
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A definite step up in quality over other cheap servo's I have tried. These are noticeably smoother and give a finer level of control, inspiring much more confidence. I think for the small increase in price over the most basic servo's these are a real bargain. Recommended.
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| by Burgess |
Date Added: Friday 03 June, 2011 |
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Further to my last review on 19th Jan this year,
Today the second ES08A servo installed into my Wlkera 36#B, for Rudder control has failed.; showing the same problem as last time. The two installed for Aileron and Elevator have shown no problems at all. Conclusion these little servos are just not robust enough for use as rudder control in 400 class helicopters. Even though tow have failed while used for the above function, I would still use them for other functions, I still think these are great little servos.
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| by Steven |
Date Added: Wednesday 16 March, 2011 |
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great service, received next day, excellent for the money
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| by paul |
Date Added: Tuesday 22 February, 2011 |
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Great little servos. they are fast, light, quiet and centre well. I use these in an Electric Shock. I've never had one fail. They are an absolute bargain!
I will be buying more when they are back in stock.
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| by malcolm |
Date Added: Wednesday 02 February, 2011 |
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Have just received 4 of these and have not had time to check them, But if they are as good as the rest of stuff received from G,C No probs also delivery top notch
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| by Jonathan |
Date Added: Sunday 23 January, 2011 |
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Just got four of these to see how they work. Not flown yet but fit nice in the glider wing plus they are quiet quick and seem to center well
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| by Burgess |
Date Added: Wednesday 19 January, 2011 |
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Three of these were installed into a Wlkera 36#B Elevator, Aileron, & Rudder, during July 2010. All three functioned just fine until yesterday, when the rudder servo just stopped responding, replaced with a spare ES08A to test rudder/gyro, and functionality restored.
On closer inspection of the defunct servo, found an unusually high resistance from the gear-train, when rotating the out-put arm, but more-so in the direction to maintain resistance against main rotor rotation. The servo has not been exposed to any kind of trauma. I may-have been unlucky with this particular servo, however, it may by that the ES08A is just not be robust enough for tail rotor rudder function in 400 class helicopters. I will see how he replacement ES08A does.
Even tough one has failed, I still think these are great little servos.
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| by mark |
Date Added: Wednesday 12 January, 2011 |
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these are excellant value servos, not to be confused with cheap servos that are not much good. They are very fast to react to stick inputs, powerful for there size, centre well, a bargain at the price, and will be buying more, plus thier metal gear servos as well. well done Giant Cod.
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| by Steve |
Date Added: Friday 07 January, 2011 |
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Just bought 5 of these for model train point control. Very small, powerful and accurate. Also very fast delivery considering Christmas/New Year etc.
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| by Andy |
Date Added: Friday 17 December, 2010 |
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Very fast delivery as ever, received 4 of these today and bench testing proved that they all work as expected. Yet to install in a model but I expect no problems and good service just l;ike the ones I'm already using. I won't hesitate to order more when I need them.
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| by Vincenzo |
Date Added: Tuesday 02 November, 2010 |
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Good servo at good price but not the best! However emits strange noises and vague as to respect the center. Higher quality extends the life of models. Excellent shipping in 4 w.days
Buon servo a un buon prezzo ma non il migliore! Tuttavia emette strani rumori ed è impreciso nel rispettare il centro. Maggior qualità allunga la vita dei modelli. Spedizione eccellente in 4 giorni lavorativi
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| by john |
Date Added: Sunday 31 October, 2010 |
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I ordered 4 of these litle beauties on Friday at 10..0am and they dropped into my postbox next day. resolution is spot on, very high speed and operating as well as (if not better) than servos I have bought at 5 times the price.
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| by Mark |
Date Added: Thursday 14 October, 2010 |
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Have installed these in my 950w Funjet Ultra, and they cope with full throttle, maximum deflection turns with no problems at all. Quick and accurate servos and I'll definitely be buying more in the future, Highly recommended.
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| by Denis |
Date Added: Wednesday 13 October, 2010 |
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Great servo. I have about twenty in constant use for the last year without any problems. The selection of horns supplied with the servo is very good. They are truley amazing value for money and the service from Giantcod is second to none.
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| by Robert |
Date Added: Wednesday 06 October, 2010 |
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Just bought 5 of these not for model aircraft but for points control on model railways and they are superb!
They pack a good punch for such a little servo and at £3.24 great value.
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| by Neil |
Date Added: Friday 01 October, 2010 |
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Bought a couple of these for my new 1.2M glider and very happy. They are quiet, precise, fast and center well. Delivery was up to the usual GC standards, thank you Rob!
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| by Tim |
Date Added: Thursday 23 September, 2010 |
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Hmm I think I must have received a Friday afternoon bunch as the other reviews are all so good, ordered 4, one has a habit of twitching although this is very slight and shouldn’t cause any problems and another had a severed servo wire, however at this price you can’t really complain.
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| by Richard |
Date Added: Thursday 16 September, 2010 |
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These are strong servos for their size, good accuracy around centre, and only the slightest of overshoot. I grabbed f to test for a robotics project and can say that I like them, but there is a problem with the high rotation. Each of the servos had an odd issue at about +70. On arriving, the horn starts rotating slowly towards approx 90, then if you duck the output to under +70, the horn slowly creeps back to 69 degrees. This means that it's not accurate over the full range, unless you don't mind missing out the last 20-30 degrees.
Another issue i had was that one out of four would drain a considerably higher current when in motion (funnily enough, not when being stalled for strength testing) and took all the power from my arduino test platform.
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| by Norbert |
Date Added: Friday 10 September, 2010 |
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They're good. Can't handle the full tilt of the elerons or elevator, but they're ok for not so acrobatic planes
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| by Burgess |
Date Added: Friday 16 July, 2010 |
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I had recently fitted one of these as rudder servo, paired it with a Telebee Gr302-AD on the HK450 that I've recently built. Impressed with how that servo work, I decided get another three and fitter them into one of my Walkera 36#Bs, to replace the Tower Pro G90s. The metal gears of which have a small amount of free-play and that generated slop, resulting in imprecise elevator control. The E-Max paired with the Walkera WK-G010 seems to work OK. Elevator and Aileron Apertures. The slop has gone from the elevator linkage and hovering more precise. The body of the E-MAX is 1mm longer than the Tower Pro G90, or the HXT900, so had to enlarge the apertures.
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| by Roger |
Date Added: Friday 09 July, 2010 |
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These make a good alternative to the TowerPro 9g as they are that bit shallower if you're tight for space. I've managed to solve an installation (r2hobbies Bulero ruddervator servos) problem where the TowerPros just wouldnt fit
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| by Edwin |
Date Added: Friday 02 July, 2010 |
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Excellent accurate servos used to re-servo wing in a Parkzone 109 BF. brilliant . Service as usual unbelievable,
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| by stuart |
Date Added: Wednesday 30 June, 2010 |
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i received 3 for my fizza ,as normal by fizza mini servo are better but i use these to try and keep weight down , it worked great little servo for the money ,centre well ,smooth ,and well built .
thanks giant cod
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| by Peter |
Date Added: Wednesday 30 June, 2010 |
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This was my second order for these have the first lot on a foamy biplane , was a bit worried about the small size at first but the work fine. Super fast delivery again.
Thanks
Peter
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| by John |
Date Added: Friday 25 June, 2010 |
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just purchased 4 of these they seem really good value quiet fast good centre and hold. They do the job required at 1/4 of price of others.
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| by Peter |
Date Added: Wednesday 23 June, 2010 |
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Have these in 2 of my 450 helis, does the job nicely for my style of flying (NO 3d lol) No problems so far, would buy another set for my next heli
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| by Erik |
Date Added: Tuesday 22 June, 2010 |
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Perfect for the Multiplex MiniMag I just built for a friend.
Fits right in, slightly higher than the Mpx servos, though.
I like the speed, precision, healthy sound and price.
The TowerPro servos were sold out - I'm glad I found these instead.
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| by rob |
Date Added: Thursday 17 June, 2010 |
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i bought 4 of these servos for two little parkflyer projects cant believe the value for money,cracking little servos,fast and well made,ive paid 3 times the price for servos that are no better,thanks
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| by Erik |
Date Added: Sunday 16 May, 2010 |
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I bought 4 of these for a HK450MT kit. Based on customer satisfaction it was either these or the TowerPro SG90. And since the SG90 went out of stock while I was sitting contemplating how many I wanted, it had to be these. First impression is very favorable; they seem to be precise, fast and strong enough. The big question is longevity.
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| by John |
Date Added: Monday 03 May, 2010 |
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I bought two of these for a little Graupner trainer I converted to electric from IC. They are fantastic! What great value for money. Centre perfectly, smooth, fast, I still can't beleive what I paid. Totally glitch-free with my entry-level Futaba 35 meg Tx and Rx. I'll be buying more for my next retro project.
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| by Mark |
Date Added: Friday 02 April, 2010 |
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Bought these on the strength of the recommendations here.
Very impressed. Fast, accurate and good centering. Will be buying more and have recommended them to flyers who've not used GC yet.
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| by Robert |
Date Added: Monday 08 March, 2010 |
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I got five of these for my Innovator. They're lovely little things. They all seem fine and centre nicely.
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| by Nick |
Date Added: Sunday 24 January, 2010 |
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Thought I'd install these in my Gemini based on the previous reviews and I'm very happy with them. Big 5 stars.
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| by Peter |
Date Added: Monday 11 January, 2010 |
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Bought 4 of these, superb will definately be getting more
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| by john |
Date Added: Monday 11 January, 2010 |
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Just to agree with what has already been said.Will be buying more of these.
JK
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| by Barney |
Date Added: Tuesday 22 December, 2009 |
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Very impressed with these servos. I've been out of the hobby for a number of years and the price of things amazes me. I had a couple of cheap micro servos given to me so only bought two of these, the difference in quality is so great that the other two are going in the bin and two more of these are on order. Thanks very much Rob, brilliant product at a great price with excellent service thrown in.
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| by Jeffrey |
Date Added: Monday 14 December, 2009 |
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Bought 4 off these bench tested, absolutely spot-on. Can't wait to build my foamy. I aught to have bought 4 more. Jeff ( Jiffy)Curtis
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| by Pierpaolo |
Date Added: Monday 14 December, 2009 |
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Best value for the money, 3 hours of continuos flight without problem on my slope glider.
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| by Leigh |
Date Added: Saturday 28 November, 2009 |
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Very pleased with these servos fast, accurate & strong. Quaility is nice. Bought 3 x of these for the HK-450 helicopter and they work perfect.
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| by William |
Date Added: Wednesday 25 November, 2009 |
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Ordered on the 24th Nov, servos arrived 25th. Both work OK, will add final review when installed in my glider.
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| by Ashley |
Date Added: Tuesday 22 September, 2009 |
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As Mark has said, best servo on here in it's class. FACT. Will be buying more without a doubt.
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| by Rolandas |
Date Added: Friday 11 September, 2009 |
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I was so pleased with the performance of these servos,but today one of these just broke in the air, leaving me without ailerons.Maybe its just a bad luck...
Used it in my 400g foam plane.
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| by Mark |
Date Added: Monday 24 August, 2009 |
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The perfect servo... cheap, quiet and smooth gears, not slop in the arm, powerful, and the sensitivity is 5x better than most servos of this size giving perfect control of your plane.
I am only using this servo, or the Digital version from now on.
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| by massimo |
Date Added: Tuesday 11 August, 2009 |
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good product at the right price, and 'precise and not Buzz Me. In just four days,' arrived in ITALY.
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| by mark |
Date Added: Tuesday 04 August, 2009 |
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Hounds nads these with spot on poke and spot on centering no matter which way stick goes even with the great 3d arms fitted.BRAHMA!
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| by David |
Date Added: Sunday 12 July, 2009 |
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Fast, accurate and cheap.
First I had four of these, I've just bought eight more, enough said !
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| by simon |
Date Added: Thursday 25 June, 2009 |
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They say buy cheap-buy twice! However, these servo's at 3 quid a pop are a bargain. they centre well, good torque, glitch free and a decent length lead. I will continue to use these as I cannot fault them.
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| by mark |
Date Added: Monday 22 June, 2009 |
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Just noticed i messed up the star rating in my latest review and gave 1 instead of 5! It's because the rating is reverse of ebay system one! Anyway here's the 5 i meant to click!
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| by mark |
Date Added: Monday 22 June, 2009 |
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As i was so pleased with the performance of these servos in my 3d foam models of 1 metre span and @400gm flying weight i took advantage of the price drop and got more! Will get another 20 at the end of the month. Simply brilliant little critters.
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| by jim |
Date Added: Saturday 13 June, 2009 |
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Great little servo at a great price. Had no problems with these and now converted most planes and helis. Much better than towerpro blue servos.Well done Rob!
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| by Giuseppe |
Date Added: Friday 22 May, 2009 |
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apsolutely very good value for money,excellent centrering,no buzing,very good speed I bought one but I shall buy more.Think for a moment how lucky we are to be able to buy all these elettronic stuff at cut price!Well done Giant Cod,and all my aeroplanes have servos from your company.I am thinking to try elettric flying in the future,and I already know where to buy the stuf!I am a very satisfied customer.
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| by Norman |
Date Added: Saturday 25 April, 2009 |
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Just bought 4 off these servos,have tested them on the bench and they are excellent.
They centre very well, and the measured torque at 5volts is as stated or a bit above,
probably as they measure at 4.8volts.Come with good set of of accessories, got to be
a bargain at £3.21!
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| by Claudio |
Date Added: Thursday 26 March, 2009 |
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Very good compromise for an unexpensive servo. Very good the Giantcod service: only 3 days to receive a lot of material in Italy.
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| by Robin |
Date Added: Saturday 14 February, 2009 |
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Excellent servos at an unbelievable price. They are quiet and accurate with masses of torque. The selection of arms is great and they must be one of the best options for small foamy aileron control.
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| by mark |
Date Added: Tuesday 03 February, 2009 |
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Best analogue servo from the cod in this class.comes with slotted 3d arm like hitec55 and three others,a decent length double and single and a disc.Actually weighs 9gm on my digi scale with 25cm lead and no arm fitted.Very little slop/backlash and the lead length allows a short pushrod length on my 1metre span foamies which also allows getting the servo out on the wing to minimise aileron flex/twisting.I would not equate it to a hitec hb65 in planes like my Fliton Andrew Jesky Extra's where i use hb65 on ailerons and mg65's on rud/ele but it might be ok in other applications for hb65's.Comes in a cute clear lidded plastic box with fitting screws.I bought a dozen and they are now my servo of choice in this size.I like the lead outlet position as it allows easy fitting/removal.When gluing in depron i like the idea that the middle section can be glued allowing four screw removal access to the gears etc.There are spare gearsets,cases,leads and arms available, i hope Rob can supply the gears and arms in the future for this great value addition to the range.M.
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| by graham |
Date Added: Sunday 25 January, 2009 |
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for a servo that only cost £3.21, they are just brilliant in every way.
i would say the are as good as a hitech 65.
they centre well, they dont buzz at all like cheaper servos.
so Giant Cod has done it again!
well done
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