General just a stupid question

[cobieg]

So I was just wondering what is the difference of a digital and analog servo? I have a dx6i tx.

 

[Tony]

I knew this video would come in handy someday.

And the only stupid question is the one that is never asked.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OQF5xoXH2w

 

[murankar]

Did this one ever make it to youtube prior to this question? This looks like an older one and I dont think I have seen it yet.

 

[Tony]

Yes, it was uploaded May 2, 2011.

 

[murankar]

Now I know the answer to the infamous question to go digital or not? Of course I did all four of them.

 

[Tony]

With the introduction of Lipo batteries there is no reason for analog to even be on the market anymore.

 

[murankar]

Price point. But then again if it was the only thing on the market price would drop. Supply demand.

 

[cobieg]

I am doing a mod. to an old bird and removing the old RX, I wanted to use one of the recievers that came with my dx61 ( AR6115e ) will the analog servos work or should I buy digital. Also will be using a 20a brushed esc for main motor.

 

[murankar]

If you got the cash for digital then go digital. You'll notice a difference on the first flight.

 

[Tony]

A brushed ESC? If you are using a brushless motor, you will have to use a brushless ESC. And Digital is best. They have much better holding and centering but are a little more noisy. However, analog will do just fine but with reduced centering and less power.

 

[cobieg]

this old axe cp is brushed. I am going to a belt drive conversion and get rid of the old 70 whatever mhz radio and use my dx6i with a AR6115e rx, and a turnigy 20a esc, gy48v gyro, and a digital tail servo. Just want to get alot of hovering and a little ff before I try the Trex 450 sport V2 that I just built. One might say that I am a little skeert of breaking it!