Thread: Servo COOP (group) buy

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See, now luv, you keep that up and me 'at wont fit on me 'ead

TJ I posted this on several forum about the servo buy: and here is one reply:
Originally Posted by Tech Christmas View Post
thanks for posting... for me personally, I buy the HS-322HD by the pound at $10 per from servo city. IMO it is impossible to get more bang for the buck in a servo. After using it and the 425BB I find it to every bit as good at 2/3rds the price..

And IMO if you ~really~ think you need that little bit of extra torque then spend 2 bucks more and get the HS-475HB. and NOW you have a servo.

I don't know the needs of that skull they where talking about but I'd bet 5 bucks (sight unseen) the 322HD would handle it AND last longer.

Just a few opinions from a guy who uses a lot of servos. YMMV.

*** do you know any thing about this deal he is talking about?****

put me down for 4 please.

Good morning Blinky, i hope today is a better day for you luv!

The HiTec 322HD is a lower torque version of the 422BB, and not Ball-bearing'ed, even tho it's HD(heavy-duty) it wouldnt stand up to to weight of a Bucky. Lindbergs may be light enuff, but since HalloweenBob, EvilBob and Gym_Ghost were recommending the 422BB, and G_G was even saying the 625MG(metal-geared) was better(tho abt $25/ea) the 422BB would play all day long. The 322HD could be used for the jaw, but I dont think wouldnt be tuff enuff for the 3-axis use.

The Futaba equiv is the S3004 and right now those are the ones everyone seems to have, for $12. I did get an answer on shipping from one seller that has 20 on hand:

"Shipping the 20 servos would be about $8 priority plus optional $4.60 insurance. I calculate shipping by weight. Just for future reference for a larger quantity shipped, there are priority flat rate boxes for $9.95 to anywhere and if it fits in the box it's $9.95 and there is a larger flat rate box that cost approx. $14 plus any optional insurance. That helps keep the cost down for "your people". Still checking with mine on availability of more. Thanks, CHS"

So shipping looks like abt $8 (or $14 for larger quantities) from this guy in CA. Servos, $12/ea and $8 to ship to me. Priority shipping to each of you shud be abt $8, bulk rate shipping would be abt $6.

Hi 'Princess, I've got your 4 listed in the count.

Servo CO-OP will be ending 9pm Monday the 31st.

ok sweety I will walk the plank

You know I have been meaning to ask. What kind other other technical stuff so we need to look into getting? What type of software, cables, etc.

Originally Posted by dionicia

You know I have been meaning to ask. What kind other other technical stuff so we need to look into getting? What type of software, cables, etc.

well you will need servo controller cards
and there is a free software program that some use called Audacity and also Brookshire has a free version too.

Another update(3/27/08)... or just more of my drunken ramblings...

I heard back from 5 more online sellers.. and their prices in quantities for the Hitec 425BB's, are mired at $13.25 to $13.50. No one will budge lower, even with dangling a 50+ servo order over them. That is the best online prices I have got back, it's abt $3-$4 less than normal/full price.

Page Updated 3/30/08:

LHS: Hitec COOP = $12.00 (abt $3 less than online)

One thing is certain about this COOP, I'm going to need a lot more rum to get thru this...

OTHER HARDWARE REQUIRED (sorry, 'not shouting)...

Servo controller - Lynxmotion SSC-32, can run 32 servos, that's 8 full 3-axis skulls, abt $47 shipped.
http://www.lynxmotion.com/Product.as...&CategoryID=52.

Software: VisualShowAutomation, (VSA), software program. $55, downloadable only.
http://brookshiresoftware.com/vsa_overview.htm. Use this to make the servos move, talk when you want. Has the ability to import a voice, or song file(.mp3, .wma or .wav) to create servo jaw movement.

Skeleton: Bucky... A Bucky skeleton is a life-like, full size skeleton. BEST, non-reseller, "always this price" price online is from OneGrimReaper on eBay, $79.95 and $30 to ship, so $110 to your door.
http://cgi.ebay.com/HALLOWEEN-LIFE-S...mZ370034555792. NONE better! Even thru ACC.

Skeleton: Blucky, blow-mold cheaper skeleton, abt $20 normally, can be found at $10 after-Halloween sales.

Lindberg skulls can be affixed to either skeleton(Bucky's are a little easier). Bucky skulls are heavy! 3lbs without any servos so they can only go on Bucky skellys.

Tomorrow I will make a "build" list, with every part you will need to build a 3-axis talking skull and post it in the PROPS sub-forum. A parts list's been sorta listed throughout the 3-Axis skull thread, but no one has put together a complete parts of -exactly- what you will need in one post.

Hope that helps everyone... I will also post, on YouTube the tut I've made so far with my skulls and pu the link, also in the PROP sub-.

And with that, I'm off to find some rum...

ey ey Captn Have a Good night