Servo Electronics Upgrade - Rampage XT

[Matlock]

Howdy everyone. This will be my first post to the forum. Plan to make this a common place to talk and ask about parts and troubleshooting.


Just got off the phone with Redcat for the Steering Servo on my XT. After switching the wires around to make sure what the problem was, it was apparent that the Servo was going out. So, they will be sending a Warranty replacement.


This brings me to my question.


Having had the XT for only 3 days, and using it for about an hour, total; the Servo is going out. Even after taking all precautions to make sure to not fry it. It may or not be fried, or it may just be a bad Servo.


* What Steering Servo UPGRADE would anyone recommend for the XT? I read that the HiTec 645MG was a good model to use.


* Depending on the upgrade, should the battery or any other parts be upgraded to compensate possible increase in power?


* And of course, if the upgrade requires modifications to the Chasses, is there a how-to on it, or videos?


This is my first actual 1/5 Gas RC, and have had lots of fun out of it.

 

[RampageHopUps]

Steering or Throttle?

I use the 5645 for throttle.

 

[Matlock]

Steering is what I meant to refer to.

Is there any fabrication or modifications needed for the HiTec 5645 Throttle?

 

[RampageHopUps]

That won't work on the steering.

 

[RampageHopUps]

I think I used 5755 for steering. Someone else can confirm.

 

[Matlock]

Unfortunately the 5755 is a discontinued Servo, and a few places have apparently hopped the prices up quite high. Redcat being one, selling them for well over $200 when they can get them in stock. That's why I am asking about what are the best ones to upgrade to. Most of the ones I've read about have already been replaced. Just not sure with what.

 

[sportyy]

Servo

I have a 5765 on my rampage MT works and a 5685 on my throttle

 

[phreerider]

5765 dual works for me, with a 7.4V lipo and you r set

 

[Matlock]

Awesome. I appreciate everyone's feedback. Redcat covered the faulty part and sent a replacement servo. Installed it and it runs perfectly. I tweaked some parts a bit, breaking was loose, now it stops quick, and turns nearly on a dime.

Unfortunately while I was running the XT through my yard to get a feel and make sure everything was running smooth, my son distracted me and it ran up the edge of a stump and toppled end-over-end. A few of the steering components broke/bent. So I'll be waiting for another week or so for replacement parts.

As-far-as parts go, where does everyone prefer to buy their parts and upgrades from?

 

[RampageHopUps]

The advertisers on the left are a good start. Support them and we can keep the forum going.

 

[Matlock]

Great. Then I will surely focus on the sites. I've been to Dave's site a few times.

 

[sportyy]

Servo

Be sure your new high-tech is a 24t or a 25t I have a hitic 5765 with 15t horn and they are hard to find if you want a metal one

 

[rampagemt]

Ddm has them they are not hard.to find