Old ACOMS transmitter maintenance/repair

[AlisdairO]

Hi all,

I use an old ACOMS Techniplus V transmitter. I tried to switch to a Futaba 3GR a while back, but I couldn't get used to the very light springs in comparison to the heavy ones on my ACOMS. Only problem is, I'm starting to have trouble centering the steering: if I push the steering all the way to left and return to center, the wheels still point left a bit. If I push it all the way to the right and return, they point right a bit.

I'm assuming this is the fault of my transmitter - the steering servo isn't super-new but it is competent and metal geared - a HiTec HS-925mg. Does anybody have any tips on how to fix this issue? Failing that, can anybody recommend me a stick transmitter with nice stiff springs?

[Dingbat]

To be honest It sounds like a servo problem not the Tx.

But If you do go for a newer stick Tx ,
you can usually split the Tx case apart and adjust the spring tension
on the sticks.

HTH.

[AlisdairO]

Cheers for that, I've been planning to pick up a newer servo anyway, so I'll do that befre making any other changes

[ianhaye]

if u use a servo saver the cheap ones will do that to, kimbridge are half decant ones :-)

[dibble34]

I expect you know mate, but check the actual servo saver if you haven't already. The b4 one can give too easily. I had to get the new high tension spring for mine or glue it up! Cammers had actually worn the plastic on his x6

[AlisdairO]

Yeah, I put a new one in a short while ago, so it should be alright. I really ought to just glue it since the servo's nice and strong anyway...