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When ganging up several servos you have a few options. JR Matchboxes, Smart-Fly Equalizers or a Hitec Programmer. My preference is to use the Hitec programmer (though it only programs Hitec servos). The programmer helps use lower value radios by programming reverse, end point adjustments and centers. It's also helpful in setting up multiple servos on one control surface so that you can dial in the servos to work together perfectly and then simply use a Y-harness (or Power Expander) to gang the servos together. The programmer can test any brand of servo though it can only program Hitec servos.

I find the JR Matchbox to be much easier to use than the Smart-Fly Equalizer, so we don't offer the Smart-Fly Equalizer.

The JR Matchbox is easier to use than the Hitec Programmer as well, though there are other disadvantages to the JR Matchbox. The Matchbox is a bottleneck for the current to the servos. You have one plug and one wire feeding power to 2, 3 or 4 servos. This is fine with smaller models, up to 35%, but above that, it's too restrictive. Adding a separate battery is an option, but if you use 5 Matchboxes on a plane you don't want to use 5 additional batteries due to weight, cost and complexity. Also, the Matchboxes add cost and weight, while a single Hitec Programmer can be used and removed and it can be used on all your planes. This way if you sell your plane, you don't have the extra cost of the matchboxes. If you're lucky, you can borrow a programmer from a club member and it won't cost you anything to program them.

Using a Hitec Programmer is a little tricky, so below, I'll give you some hints on using it. I suggest that you read my suggestions for using the programmer before purchasing one so that you know what you are getting into. You may opt for the Matchbox.

The advantage of the Matchbox is that there is no difference between the programmer and the receiver as in the Hitec programmer. You just set the Matchbox and that's it. In many cases you have to guess at the programming with the Hitec programmer. It's not that difficult once you do it the first time. I believe that this mismatching between the programmer and the receiver only occurs with JR radios. Futaba and Hitec do not have this problem as I understand it. I only use JR so that's what I know.



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HITEC HFP-20

This is a great programmer for Hitec servos and it will also perform tests on servos of other brands. See below for programming tips.

The Hitec HFP-20 will do the following with Hitec digital servos, both new and old: It will set the neutral point, set the endpoints, set the speed the servo will travel, set direction of rotation, set the deadband width, set the failsafe, and reset the servo to factory set conditions.

It will do the following with any brand of servo: Displays transmitter pulse width, displays voltage to the servo, checks for dead spots or bad gears either on auto or manual. The new HS-79XX servos have more features like overload protection settings, and resolution mode settings which can be programmed only with the HPF-20.


$149.99
Item# (HSPROGRAMMER20)

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Hitec digital servo programmer HPP-21

The Hitec HPP-21 PC Programmer for Hitec Digital Servos.

FEATURES: Functions: Servo Test Dead Band Setting Servo Speed EPA/Fail Safe Position Overload Protection (for HS-50xx Digital Micro Servos, HS-7xxx Digital Servos) Reset Change Rotation (CW/CCW) Fail Safe (On/Off) Resolution Mode Setting (for HS-7xxx Digital Servos)

INCLUDES: HPP-21 PC Programmer for Hitec Digital Servos with instruction manual

REQUIRES: 4.8V or 6V Battery USB Cord Downloading the software at: www.hitecrcd.com

SPECS: Length: 48mm (1.9") Width: 30mm (1.2") Height: 30mm (1.2")

COMMENTS: None of the Hitec Gyro and Analog Servos are programmable


$21.99
Item# (HSPROGRAMMER21)

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Hitec digital servo programmer HPP-21+
Hitec digital servo programmer HPP-21+

FEATURES: Programs Hitec programmable digital servos directly from a PC or in the field Programmable parameters include; Servo Manual and Auto Test Dead Band Width Speed (reduce) Direction (CW/CCW) Fail Safe Position Fail Safe On/Off End Points Tests and cycles all manufacturers' servos Free downloadble software USB PC connection

INCLUDES: Hitec HPP-21+ PC and Field Programmer with instruction sheet

REQUIRES: 4.8V battery to power servo USB Cord Downloading the software at: www.hitecrcd.com

SPECS: Length: 48mm (1.9") Width: 30mm (1.2") Height: 20mm (0.8")

COMMENTS: The following parameters are also programmable in the Hitec HS-79XX G2 digital servos; Overload Protection and High Resolution (on/off).


$37.99
Item# (HSPROGRAMMER21PLUS)

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JRPA900 Matchbox
Use this to match 2-4 servos on a control surface. If you connect 4 servos to one Matchbox, they suggest to use a separate battery source directly into the Matchbox.

$69.99
Item# (JRMATCHBOX)

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Smart Fly Equalizer 3D for 4 servos

$54.95
Item# (QEQ3D)

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Smart Fly Equalizer II Single for 2 servos
The Equalizer II allows you to gang 2 servos together.

$39.95
Item# (QEQII)

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WRC Wike R/C Products Servo Cycler/Exerciser
Inexpensive and simple to use. Allows setting up servos in a new model easy!

-Control and adjust servos without the need for a RC radio.
- Centering function
- step or sweep mode
- Variable sweep rate
- control up to 3 servos
- 4.0 to 9.0 volts battery power required

$19.95
Item# (WRCSERVOEX)

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WRC Wike R/C Products Servo Matcher
-A dual 1 x2 or a single 1x4 servo matcher.-

"makes for a simple and inexpensive solution to the problem of adjusting multiple servos per control surface"

The Wike RC Products "Servo Matcher" (tm) provides for centering, end point adjustments and direction on a per servo basis for two channels with dual servos or one channel with four servos.
Simple programming and light weight with equally simple mounting (hook and loop)

Size" 1.25 x 1.875"
Weight: 0.7 ounces
input voltage range: up to 9.0 volts

$39.95
Item# (WRCSERVOMATCH)

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