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bc24fl
08-11-2008, 09:40 PM
Hey guys, before I open up the DS1313 servo what are my chances of repairing it. If I manually move the horn the gears are intact and move freely, if I connect it to the receiver nothing works. With the symptoms I've described what do you think is wrong with it? My guess is that the motor inside burned out?

Any ideas would be much appreciated.
lowlife88
08-11-2008, 10:05 PM
Have you tried the servo on other channels on your reciever? If so, send that puppy in!
bc24fl
08-11-2008, 10:50 PM
Have you tried the servo on other channels on your reciever? If so, send that puppy in!

eh, can't send it in because I sanded off the top-side of the server because the linkage was touching.... so I don't think they'll return it. We'll see perhaps I'll send her anyway ?&^.
Mr Fusion
08-11-2008, 11:15 PM
The Ace servos are very difficult to work on. You have to desolder some points on the board just to get the guts out without damaging the pot.

Gears are a breeze to replace, but that's about it.

Unless it's a break in the wire somewhere that you can find and fix, just send it in.
Answer-RC
08-12-2008, 02:43 AM
Yep - internally they are nigh on impossible.
Its stunning to see what looks like hand assembled board rather than machine assy.

If it comes to it maybe get a new upper case for it to disguise it but it should not be a problem (least not in the UK)

Pete
razzor
08-12-2008, 04:12 AM
change teh case cover and send it in .
From what ive read on other forums Ace has a very good return policy.
vnmsgt
08-12-2008, 07:50 AM
That is what I did on a hitec servo (change case covers) and they warranteed it. Mine rubbed too.
bc24fl
08-12-2008, 09:01 AM
Meh :( , gotta take apart the steering servo but good idea to change covers.. thanks.

Is it true analog is better for throttle?

While doing research on servo's I bumped into this
http://www.heartlandrc.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-2114.html

I laughed at David Alberico's second post, lol. David where's your bio.. did you run for Losi?
vnmsgt
08-12-2008, 10:35 AM
ooooohhhhhhh........ well I guess people learn from there mistakes! I had a Losi 8ight when I bought the Caster and next thing I new the Losi was for sale! I do not miss it one bit and think the Caster is way easier to drive and way more stable. Alot better car IMO.