Servo Mount Upgrade for Arrma Kraton, Talion and Typhon

Magnus_CA · Jan 13, 2017

Dang, I was ready to go the DIY route but it's looking like a headache.

Steveoarrma517 · Jan 13, 2017

Hardest part is waiting for parts to come .

KenW · Jan 15, 2017

I just did this upgrade, but I used the original Servo arm and it matched up well. Only issue was holes lining up for servo plate, just loosened the bottom posts to get the plate on and it worked out well.

2Hyper · Jan 15, 2017

KenW said:
I just did this upgrade, but I used the original Servo arm and it matched up well. Only issue was holes lining up for servo plate, just loosened the bottom posts to get the plate on and it worked out well.

I got it to fit with a diy mount perfectly, just had an issue wiring it. Did u use a glitch buster? Did u have to do any programming to the ESC?

KenW · Jan 15, 2017

I use the glitch buster (GB) but it really isn't necessary, most ESC's provide enough power for everything. All the GB is, is a capacitor to store power. It fit in the receiver box. Reprogramming, no, none was needed, the server picks up the signal, smother turning control is what I have noticed. Now I have to research for a new transmitter, the one that came with the Kraton is ok but speed control could be better.

NITROMAN2000 · Jan 23, 2017

Started to mod my stock servo mount. This is what I have so far. I'm still getting rocking but it's more the grommets than the mount.

Just drilled the stock mount from the bottom. Removed one-screw at a time, drilled and installed M3X28mm counter sunk screws

If you remove stock 12mm screws one at a tinme you can drill it out from the bottom, and install the longer screw. You can do all 4 screws without removing the servo.

Automag · Jan 25, 2017

WoodiE said:
If you're tried of all the flex in the servo mount while turning in the Arrma Kraton this servo mount upgrade will certainly fix the flex issue.

Parts used:

Actobotics aluminum servo plate

Axial 7x30mm post

Lynx countersunk washers

The results speak for themselves...

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Thanks to Primal for sharing.

I have the Savox 1210, & mounted as shown in the pics ,it's taller than those aluminum posts by about the width of that servo plate....I'll have to find some spacers.The servo (savox1210sg)itself is to wide to fit in that plate, a little touch up with a dremmel to the plate and all is good. We'll worth the upgrade-seems bulletproof now.

blackhawk2k7 · Jan 28, 2017

Hey all, new here, just got my kraton, and looking to suss out all of the weak points on it. I ordered the servo plate and a handful of brass m3x30 hex standoffs instead of the aluminum standoffs as they are on serious backorder.
I also have the Hot Racing front/back braces being shipped to me as we speak (anyone using them?).
Looking to get the T-bone racing bumpers purchased soon too.

Ill let you know if the brass works, but there is also aluminum standoffs with flanged hex ends on amazon for a good price, but I want it strong! From my quad building experience I know aluminum standoffs are strong, but prone to catastrophic failure when the steel bolt strips the aluminum like butter when crashing...err..flying.

Johdgoins · Jan 30, 2017

Wow!! is there no place to get a Servo Mount other than doing the DIY project?? Having difficulty figuring out what way to go. I have screwed up two stock servo before ordering a savox.

WoodiE · Jan 30, 2017

Johdgoins said:
Wow!! is there no place to get a Servo Mount other than doing the DIY project?

No of course not, you can also get aluminum servo mounts from @gregmbrandt from GKA Custom RC or from @Jaycas from Voltage Hobbies - both make mighty fine aluminum servo mounts!

VME · Jan 30, 2017

Had to take my SW1210SG apart to get it to fit into my GKA brace.

So much better than stock, might not even return my broken stock in on warranty. Don't wanna have to pay the shipping lol

LBMaulion777 · Jan 30, 2017

WoodiE said:
If you're tried of all the flex in the servo mount while turning in the Arrma Kraton this servo mount upgrade will certainly fix the flex issue.

Parts used:

Actobotics aluminum servo plate

Axial 7x30mm post

Lynx countersunk washers

The results speak for themselves...

View attachment 4
View attachment 2
View attachment 3

Thanks to Primal for sharing.

hey do you know if this servo mount fits a savox 1270tg because i tried instaling my savox to the stock mount and i am having those flex issues u speak of as well as and incomplete range of motion when i tested d servo when i make a left or right turn.I guess i should add that i installed it with a axial 25t servo horn ples ur input would be great help!!

gregmbrandt · Jan 31, 2017

VME said:
Had to take my SW1210SG apart to get it to fit into my GKA brace.

So much better than stock, might not even return my broken stock in on warranty. Don't wanna have to pay the shipping lol

yes that has to be done to all the savox servos
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RCklir · Feb 6, 2017

Because i'm impatient i made my own servo plate, i had 30mm posts at home, what i saw after the build that the original mount is shorter, and with the 30mm posts you mount the servo under the plate, why not just get a 25mm posts and mount on top?

RCklir · Feb 6, 2017

I decided to cut the posts to around 25mm and mount on top, don't get why buy the expensive axial posts, there is lots of cheaper ones like this one.

blackhawk2k7 · Feb 6, 2017

I did the same thing RCklir did, cut down my posts. Btw, the brass hex posts were a resounding success! I didn't like the look of it being mounted under the plate. The brass posts, and aluminum plate are ROCK solid. My only minor problem would be the plate sits way close to the servo 3-wire coming out of the esc. Im going to work on getting something to space it so nothing shorts.

BigShow823 · Feb 9, 2017

RCklir said:
I decided to cut the posts to around 25mm and mount on top, don't get why buy the expensive axial posts, there is lots of cheaper ones like this one.

NICE

Vafall · Feb 12, 2017

gregmbrandt said:
The other thing is now that you have control of the car your driving tactics change ....and the saver where there bearings are put a shim in to stop the rocking and up and down motion ...it should help

blackhawk2k7 said:
Hey all, new here, just got my kraton, and looking to suss out all of the weak points on it. I ordered the servo plate and a handful of brass m3x30 hex standoffs instead of the aluminum standoffs as they are on serious backorder.
I also have the Hot Racing front/back braces being shipped to me as we speak (anyone using them?).
Looking to get the T-bone racing bumpers purchased soon too.

Ill let you know if the brass works, but there is also aluminum standoffs with flanged hex ends on amazon for a good price, but I want it strong! From my quad building experience I know aluminum standoffs are strong, but prone to catastrophic failure when the steel bolt strips the aluminum like butter when crashing...err..flying.

where did you order the braces? I can't find them in stock anywhere.

blackhawk2k7 · Feb 13, 2017

Vafall said:
where did you order the braces? I can't find them in stock anywhere.

M3 x 30mm Female Threaded Brass Hex Standoff Pillar Spacer Nut 25pcs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015A3LROO/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_lDBOyb02TGZ4R

Standard Servo Plate A https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KRJ5VA8/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_rEBOyb1F84MB6

Vafall · Feb 13, 2017

blackhawk2k7 said:
M3 x 30mm Female Threaded Brass Hex Standoff Pillar Spacer Nut 25pcs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015A3LROO/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_lDBOyb02TGZ4R

Standard Servo Plate A https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KRJ5VA8/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_rEBOyb1F84MB6

What about the Hot Racing braces?

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