Cactus Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Hey, my Mini-T needs a new steering servo but my local shop can't get them and has nothing that'll fit. The internet has failed me so if anyone has a whole car for sale I'll buy it or just the servo please? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/273698494333 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 14 minutes ago, Leo said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/273698494333 Thank you, have you used this on a Mini-T? The Review on it says they don't work ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Yes I have used this one, but depending on which servo you had before you'll need this servo saver for the hitec servo. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/352591887156 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 Right that answers a question. The Servo I had in it has a hexagonal fitting not the usual splines. Also, it's a four pin plug what pin is the one you recommend? The seller hasn't replied yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 The hitec servo has the standard 3 pin plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 47 minutes ago, Leo said: The hitec servo has the standard 3 pin plug. Oh right, no good then lol... mini-T has four. Thanks for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 I take it the ESC and receiver is all in one? If so you'll need to replace that with another ESC and use another receiver too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 Yeah it's all in one. It's a bone stock original Mini-T with AM receiver. I'm really wanting to find a servo to work with the original stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 I don't think you'll find a servo that'll work with the stock electronics as they were discontinued a long time ago. Your only option is to update them. This ESC is perfect https://www.modelsport.co.uk/hobbywing-quicrun-1625-brushed-esc/rc-car-products/382829 for the brushed motor in the Mini-T, it'll also accept LiPo batteries. You just need radio gear that suits your needs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 Thanks very much for your help I'll have to replace it all then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Well I got everything recommended and fitted it! LOOK!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Glad to see you got it all sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Thanks again dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 No problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 Well it didn't last long, the servo died after 5 minutes of zipping around the living room. I contacted the seller and he said it's a feather servo and not meant for steering so he won't replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Did you setup the end points? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 8 minutes ago, Leo said: Did you setup the end points? I did what I always do which is set the trim to 0 attatch the servo saver and make sure it's centred. Checked the steering was about equal left and right then put it in the car. And it was spot on. Dead straight and equal left and right. As you saw in my video, it worked great. Only after a few minutes nipping around obsticels in the living room it gave up. I'm using the original Losi Transmitter with a matching AM Receiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Pasko Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 Cactus, The Losi Mini-T steering servo has four wire connection (with 4 pin Dupont connector), which is not RC car standard. But, if you carefully unscrew and open up the Losi servo you will see that two of the wires are shunted together, so it is actually a 3 wire servo after all. This is a clue I will share. In most situations the Losi steering servo can be repaired, but it depends on what failed inside. I have four mini-t's ( red, blue, silver, and silver ( soon to be painted white) and have found that it is not the small circuit inside the servo that fails. Failure is usually gear issue or the small motor inside will become stuck. A gentle spin of the motor shaft will get it unstuck and should work again. As for the gears, there are two common issued I have encountered. The smallest gear on the motor shaft is supposed to be press fit. Over time this gear will slip on the spindle so it needs to be glued in place with a (tiny) amount of super glue or epoxy. The other gear that may cause servo failure is the control arm gear ( hex on top). This gear is keyed over the potentiometer shaft. Notice the potentiometer shaft has a flat. The potentiometer determines the servo position so it is important the shaft and gear mates. Gear sets are sold on ebay from time to time for about $5 USD. Yes you can retrofit a HiTec HS-55 feather servo. You will need to perform some surgery. Remove the circuit inside the HS-55 and replace it with the circuit from the Losi servo. I hope this information helps, Best of luck, Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Pasko Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 All my Mini T cars are stock and ride wheelies when throttled. It is amazing to see the difference in speed and performance. I'm running the cars on Lipo 2S 7.4V 800mAH battery pack. It's easy to do. Simply replace the battery wire ends with 2 pin JST connector. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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