Thoughts on Honey Bee King 2 by Esky and Walkera 60

[Raptormadsteve]

Hi Andreas be carefull as a standard combo it comes with a 9254 way to big for your micro you need a 9650.
Speek to phil henderson he comes on this site and his prices are reasonable
Steve

[robgt]

As Steve mentioned, the 9254 is a fullsize servo and too heavy for the litte Trex450.
I use the same DSP receiver without any trouble on my Trex450. However, if your receiver is a PCM receiver, then it could be usable. It depends which one it is as some are quite large. The Futaba PCM 146ip is a good receiver for the 450.

www.servoshop.co.uk is a good source for servos at cheap prices.

Cheers,
Rob

[gazza]

www.fast-lad.com are also good for the Hi-tec 56's & also the 65's

[Raptormadsteve]

And the reciever you need is something like a
SCHULZE 8.35

[3dbasher]

As Steve mentioned, the 9254 is a fullsize servo and too heavy for the litte Trex450.
I use the same DSP receiver without any trouble on my Trex450. However, if your receiver is a PCM receiver, then it could be usable. It depends which one it is as some are quite large. The Futaba PCM 146ip is a good receiver for the 450.

www.servoshop.co.uk is a good source for servos at cheap prices.

Cheers,
Rob

may have to digagree there mate i've used a 9254 on a 450 class no problems had to mod the servo mount though

[AndreasAfendakis]

The Futaba PCM 146ip is 6 channel should i get 7 channels so I can use a governer ? will a 7 channel servo still be that small or will it be a full sized heavy one ? any recomendations

[robgt]

may have to digagree there mate i've used a 9254 on a 450 class no problems had to mod the servo mount though

LOL, fair play to you.
I'm aware of some people who have done the same, but IMO, the servo is too big - hey, thats why they make small rudder servos innit
Whatever works for you though

The Futaba PCM 146ip is 6 channel should i get 7 channels so I can use a governer ? will a 7 channel servo still be that small or will it be a full sized heavy one ? any recomendations

The ESC has a governor built in to it, so you won;t need to worry about an extra channel for one on the rex450.
You mentioned that you already had a receiver? If you are buying a new one, and you're not on Spektrum 2.4ghz, I recommend you buy a DSP based receiver, as mentioned previously. They work very well on the rex.
You can go for more than 6 channels too, if necessary?

Cheers,
Rob

[AndreasAfendakis]

I ordered the Futaba S3154 (tail servo) £21.98 :-) and the reciever you recommended.

However I have looked on google and those websites given to me by people on this thread and still have been unable to find the Hitec HS56MG. I read somewhere on the internet that they have stoped sailed the Hitec HS56MG. Let me know if you come across a website selling them.

[robgt]

You can either buy the HS65MG, or the HS56HB.
I'd recommend the 65s although they appear to be out of stock currently...
I personally use the HS56HB only because thats what I started out with and they still are working fine (after fitting the occasional new gear set...)
Cheers,
Rob

[AndreasAfendakis]

I found the Hitec HS-56HB any good ? they the new version of the HS56MG or old version ?

Package Content:

• (4) Hitec HS-56HB Karbonite Gear Micro Servos with mounted four-arms horn
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  (8) Plastic Horns (4 1-arm, 4 2-arm)
• (16) Servo Mounting Screws
• Instruction sheet

Specifications:

• Dim 0.88 x 0.45 x 0.94 inches (23 x 12 x 24 mm)
• Weight: 0.37 oz (10.7 g)
• Speed: 0.12 sec/60 degrees @ 4.8V
• Speed: 0.10 sec/60 degrees @ 6.0V
• Torque: 14 oz-in (1.0 kg-cm) @ 4.8V
• Torque: 16 oz-in (1.2 kg-cm) @ 6.0V
• Wire Length: 9.5 inches (24 cm)

[robgt]

MG = Metal Gears
HB uses Karbonite gears and they actually work very well.
The 65 is a better servo than the 56, but I don;t have issues with the 56s that I use currently.
I keep telling myself that I'll upgrade them to 65MGs when they all die - they just haven't died...

Cheers,
Rob

[AndreasAfendakis]

lol soz I started typing that before your post was on my screen thanks for the info.
Is there a price difference between them ? like is it huge ?

[robgt]

On servoshop, the difference is &#163;4 per servo (65 is more expensive)

Cheers,
Rob

[AndreasAfendakis]

out of interest why does everyone put a different servo on the back ?

[robgt]

It's always best to have a very vast (and preferably quite strong) tail servo.
The cyclic servos can be used, but generally are bettered by these other servos on the tail.

Cheers,
Rob