Good servos for the camera gimbal seems to be the wholy grail of stable and smooth shots. Currently nothing can match the direct drive motors, but that system is currently out of reach for most of us. I decided to hunt down servos associated with or recommended for camera gimbals. Of the servos, I have only owned one myself, the Hitec HS-5245 MG. It burned on the second flight, possible deadlock but not shure. Do you have experience with any of these? Am I leaving anyone out? Sorted after price.
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Hitec HS-65MG ($24) 0.14s/1.8kg @4.8. "The Futabas might be superior servo, but the HS-65MGs are working pretty smoothly in my rig." (Source) |
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| Hyperion DS11-SCB ($29.95) 1.60 kg/0.06 s @4.8v "Brand New HYPERION DS11-SCB as suggested for perfect Gimbal function" (Source) |
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| Futaba S3154 ($34.99) 0.10sec/1,5kg @ 4.8V "I haven't tested the gimbal yet, but Aeroxcraft recommended the Futaba S3154 servos" (Source) |
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Futaba S3102 ($36) 0.25s/3.7kg @ 4.8v The twitching is gone and the gimbal moves very smoothly (Source) |
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Hitec HS-5245MG ($42.68)
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Savox 1258 ($64.83) 0.10s/3.7kg @ 4.8v "Spektrum H6040is popular as well as Savox 1258 (for gimbal)" (Source) |
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Spektrum H6040 $69.99 Titanium Gears 0.08 sec/4.7kg @ 6V "Loving my H6040's!!!" (Source) |
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Futaba BLS 451 $109.99 ($109.99) 0.13s/8.50 kg @4.8v "When it is smooth you are looking for take the Futaba BLS 451" (Source) |
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