Reddit reviews Futaba S3003 Standard Servo
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You don't even need relays or angle position sensor at all if you use servos
Typical servo: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0015H2V72/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1492882723&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=arduino+servo&dpPl=1&dpID=41bJ6ryi1oL&ref=plSrch
Smaller servos:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01608II3Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1492882723&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=arduino+servo&dpPl=1&dpID=51yFqbET2aL&ref=plSrch
Arduino uno: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008GRTSV6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1492882886&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=arduino&dpPl=1&dpID=51-rsyPvHOL&ref=plSrch
Bare microcontroller chip used on arduino (use this later in final build): https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00V2DVNYQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1492882925&sr=8-11&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=atmega328p
I looked into the two brands you mentioned, and all of the Hitec servos only rotate 90º as opposed to 180º from the adafruit servos.
The Futaba servos seem a bit slower than the adafruit servos. (0.16sec/60º for adafruit; 0.19sec/60º for this Futaba servo)
I'm not sure if that speed difference will matter. I might end up buying that Futaba servo anyway. My only worry is that the Futaba servo from amazon doesn't look like it comes with all the extras that are in the adafruit pictures...is that something that comes with every servo no matter where you buy it from?
Follow the directions and you'll be fine. You'll need a Phillips screwdriver to build it, and that's about it. If your Phillips screwdriver is one of those types with "bits", you'll need a regular one as there is a hole that those other ones won't fit in. Everything else should be included, including grease. You might want some threadlock for the metal to metal fastenings: https://www.amazon.com/DuraTrax-Pit-Tech-Threadlocker-2/dp/B0015H6DVC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1492756164&sr=8-2&keywords=hobby+thread+lock
You will need a radio, receiver, servo for steering, and battery and charger. You picked a non-performance model here, so you won't need high-end stuff. You could probably get by with a cheap Futaba servo: https://www.amazon.com/Futaba-FUTM0031-S3003-Standard-Servo/dp/B0015H2V72/ref=sr_1_4?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1492756615&sr=1-4&keywords=Servo
For radio and receiver I'm hoping someone else can help. I have a Spektrum radio and receiver that I like a lot, but there are cheaper ones - I see Flysky(?) thrown about here often.
For a battery, I recommend a 2S lipo pack such as this. A 5000mah pack will give you around 20 minutes of hard run time and maybe more. Pay attention to how the wires exit the pack! Wires that poke out the end won't work. Neither will the kind that exit the top. You want a pack with wires that come out the corner.
Shop around on the charger. Get a lipo balance charger. Maybe someone can recommend a good one for you as I've got a fairly expensive dual charger. Help me out guys!
Any chance you could link me with some lipo batteries as per recommendation? Im not to keen on soldering.
Edit: so i checked, and the kit does not come with a servo. Would this servo be okay? [servo](Futaba S3003 Standard Servo https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015H2V72/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_paBhzbPF0JSN1)
Im on mobile. So formatting...
Go cheap futaba reciever and goolrc esc with a goolrc motor. Very affordable. Treat it right and it should last awhile. All purchasable on amazon. Don't skimp on reciever and controller sadness will insue. Same thing for servo go 3003 futaba. All affordable stuff even the knock offs are decent. Lowest grade but good stuff for the low price.
Reciever
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005EFZBB4/ref=sxl1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468889363&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65
Esc motor
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00Z9QF8UC/ref=sxl1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468889402&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65
Servo
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0015H2V72/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468889656&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=futaba+3003
Charger https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GYPG5JU/ref=sxl1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468893518&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65
My gool rc esc burned up after 6 or so runs. Got a better esc from them with 80amps and was very happy. But I'm pretty sure it burned up because I abuse the shit out of my cars and was running a 3s at very high gearing also was ramping my car onto my roof and it fell a lot. I really like goolrc product for price and quality. This is dollar store electronics. Pay any less and you are in toy range. Literally my goal was to go fast on a budget. Now not with the set up linked but with the companies linked I've gone 65 and the products lived to run again.
I've tried lesser electronics and was nothing but dissapointed. These products I have owned multiple and only lost 1 motor and 1 esc due to abuse.very happy and don't blame them for the loss. Gear this shit right and you are so good. Owned all these products no complaints