Futaba S148 Servo Release Date?
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Futaba S148 Servo Release Date?
I am just curious as to what year this servo was first released? It was recommend as the servo to use to restore an old buggy from the 80s with period correct electronics, but I see that you can still buy this servo brand new today?... same servo? different servo? Any info anybody has I would like
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Re: Futaba S148 Servo Release Date?
if i had to guess, somewhere around '88. it's still pretty much the same servo, except the sticker. old one on left.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-USED-148-FUTABA-SERVOS-YOU-PICK-ARMS-WORK-GREAT-/230692473639?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35b657cb27
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-USED-148-FUTABA-SERVOS-YOU-PICK-ARMS-WORK-GREAT-/230692473639?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35b657cb27
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Re: Futaba S148 Servo Release Date?
Ok , thanks! So i guess my question is, for my restore buggy, would a new one work for "period correct" electronics or no?
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Re: Futaba S148 Servo Release Date?
i guess it depends on how accurate you want to be. it's still a 148. but me personally, if i were building a car/truck from '89, would i order a new one from tower? no.
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Re: Futaba S148 Servo Release Date?
Thanks for the info! I found a NIP original s148... will work perfectly for the mint shelf queen
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Re: Futaba S148 Servo Release Date?
I was about to say late 80's. Heck, I still have 2 brand new ones in my box! LOL
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Re: Futaba S148 Servo Release Date?
I am still racing my RC-10 with a S148, which I got for Christmas back in the 80s with my Magnum Junior .
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Re: Futaba S148 Servo Release Date?
Late '80's? I'm thinking early/mid '80's. When did Futaba change their logo cause like in that pic I have a few s148's with the old Futaba logo and I thought they changed it in the early to mid '80's.
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Re: Futaba S148 Servo Release Date?
S148 are probably good for gas and braking if that, too slow and weak for the steering. I would go for a S9301 at least.
http://www.futaba-rc.com/servos/discontinued-servos.html
http://www.futaba-rc.com/servos/discontinued-servos.html
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Re: Futaba S148 Servo Release Date?
My WOIN / Pinky car will use that same servo and Magnum JR radio...They work so why not I'm just trying to find a plug and play modern ESC to go with them...
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