Servo Connectors
For RC Model Radio Systems

    Every form of RC is based on a Radio System including at least one Servo. Choosing the right servo for your needs depends on a number of factors.

    The article below gives newcomers to RC some basic information, describing the more common servo types and what they are best used for, to give some insight and aid in Servo choice.

Servo Connector Types

   One thing to be wary of when looking for a new servo, is the connector. Check the documentation of your Receiver or examine the sockets and compare them to the illustration on this page. Generally there are two types used for RC servos: Futaba "J" and JR "universal".

   Futaba "J" have a small tab molded onto the side of the connector housing, designed to help you with the correct positioning of the positive and negative leads of your servo when plugging it into the Receiver. The JR "universal" provides the same help by using bevelled edges on their connector housings.

Hints, Tips and Information
For RC Enthusiasts

Servos for RC Models

   All Radio Controlled models need servos to control speed and direction. Choosing the right servo for each operation depends on a number of factors, including the scale of the model, robustness and response requirements.

   All the various versions of servos are described in this article, to give you some insight into what is available to suit your requirements.

Choosing a Transmitter

   As you progress past the initial RTR kit and supplied standard radio equipment, choosing a more advanced Radio Transmitter can be confusing for RC beginners, and can be an expensive waste of money if you don't get it right the first time.

   This article was written based on my own early experiences, hopefully to help those looking to advance in the sport, not make the mistakes I did.

Radio Frequencies - be Careful be Safe

   Aimed primarily at those moving into Model Car club racing, but is a useful insight into all forms of RC, this article explains what you will need and all the precautions you should take to race safely.

   RC racing is a great sport for making friends and having fun, but if you don't follow the protocols you could find yourself causing havoc and making more than a few enemies.

   If you haven't got the right crystals, don't panic. The club organisers will only be too glad to help and find you something, all you have to do is ask.

How to avoid Radio Interference

   Radio Interference is common across all forms of RC. In this article I have listed a number of hints and tips, gained over my many years of experience in RC, explaining how by making a few simple changes to the positioning of your receiver, or using some electronic components, you can easily avoid and protect your model from Interference..

More Hints and Tips

   For more Radio Controlled Model Hints, Tips and Information, check out the list on the RCScrapyard Homepage. ▶ ▶