Are ProModeler servos programmable? by John Beech | Tuesday, May 21, 2019 | Programming at the transmitter is easier A standalone servo programmer is something of a kludge because each servo must be removed from the airframe to access the lead, to disconnect it from the wiring harness and plug into the programmer. Rinse repeat for any adjustment - what a pain!. no categories. Read More
Fear of loss, or how to stack the odds in your favor! by John Beech | Wednesday, April 3, 2019 | or why otherwise sensible modelers use two batteries! Marketing types push your buttons by using words like 'safety' to get you to ignore common sense and outfit your model with two battery packs. We explain why this is just BS designed to get rubes off their wallets. no categories. Read More
Hangar 9 60cc Fokker D VII servos by John Beech | Wednesday, March 27, 2019 | A brief run down on the best servos for the Hangar 9 Fokker D.VII scale WWI model Sporting an 87" wingspan, the gorgeous Hnagar 9 version of the Fokker D.VII is almost perfectly 1/4 scale. Selecting the best servos can be tricky. We discuss this, and more! Hangar 9. Read More
On modeling's different chemistries by John Beech | Monday, March 4, 2019 | 0 comment(s) NiCd, LiPo, LiIon, NiMH, LiFePO4 and more! With so many different kinds of batteries available, which chemistry is right for you? no categories. Read More
Servo Leads & Extensions by John Beech | Thursday, February 28, 2019 | Why getting what you pay for can be tricky! I occasionally field questions regarding servo connectors and extensions (especially for giant scale models). Let's briefly delve into some mechanical and electrical considerations because basically, we (all brands) play by similar rules. no categories. Read More
About pots vs Hall Effect sensors by John Beech | Thursday, November 1, 2018 | Going to pot is never good! The best potentiometers are rated at a million cycles while electronic Hall Effect sensors have a theoretical unlimited lifespan. This means pots are wear items. Does this make magnetic sensor technology a no-brainer? Not so quick! no categories. Read More
Goldilocks and the 25T spline by John Beech | Tuesday, April 17, 2018 | We field a lot of questions regarding the splines on our servos. Below are examples and their answers. And if you're too busy to read this, then we'll cut to the chase with a TLDR; ProModeler servos... bestPRACTICE. servo setupPDRS102 Read More
AJ Models Acuity Brotherly Love by John Beech | Wednesday, March 7, 2018 | A story of two brothers When I received this nice photo of a 62" AJ Models Acuity from Nick Ziegler following his review of our DS160CLHV mini-class servos I wanted to share. AJ Models. DS160CLHV Read More
Losi Nightcrawler servo by John Beech | Saturday, March 3, 2018 | Comp crawling tips and tricks Thommy Greer shares tips and tricks for setting up the 1/10th sport crawler with which he's placed 4th and then 3rd at Disney's Crawl-A-Palooza. Losi. DS470BLHV Read More
Servo installation done right! by John Beech | Friday, December 1, 2017 | ProModeler servos are supplied with anti-vibration mounts designed to isolate and protect the delicate internal components. Consisting of custom-molded rubber grommets, along with brass eyelets plus... bestPRACTICE. Read More
The care and feeding of LiPo packs by John Beech | Monday, March 6, 2017 | Or how to stop farting away real money! Learn how a simple chart for measuring the at rest voltage of a LiPo battery pack helps determine the state of charge, or remaining capacity. The best part? It's both easy and free! bestPRACTICE. Read More
The case against synthetic voltage by John Beech | Sunday, September 25, 2016 | 1 comment(s) Background: ProModeler servos are rated at 7.4V (nominal voltage for a 2S LiPo pack under load), However, it's widely known that fresh off a charge, the output of a 2S LiPo may approach 8.4V. Thus,... no categories. Read More
Worse than wasted motion? by John Beech | Monday, August 29, 2016 | Eliminating wasted motion At last, an easy way to eliminate wasted servo control-motion because of flight loads rocking the servo on the rubber vibration mounts. caseSTUDY. Read More
Ubiquitous in the workshop by John Beech | Sunday, August 28, 2016 | A great fuselage stand An essential workshop component, a common design defect comes from depending on foam weatherstrip to protect the fuselage surface - oops! askJOHN. Read More
Move concrete blocks! by John Beech | Tuesday, July 26, 2016 | Selecting servos for a 118" wingspan Extra 260 powered by 150cc engine, is no laughing matter. When a District 7 IMAC-pilot reports . . . (more) askJOHN. Read More
Waterproof vs. Water-resistant by John Beech | Monday, October 28, 2013 | Despite using 13 o-rings in our standard size servos - more than anybody else in the industry - If you're going to play submarine with them, you should consider taking additional precautions against... bestPRACTICE. Read More