A Battery and Horn Question

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Hi Guys,

I am building a Hexapod using MG996R servos. My question is two part; First if I am using 18 mg996r servos each with an operation voltage of 4.8v to 7.2v what battery should I use? my electronics are the Botboardardunio and the SSC-32.

Secondly do you know if the small hitec round servo horns are compatible with this servo? Can I just buy some and replace them?

Thanks very much!
George

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If the maximum voltage is 7.2V, then a 7.4V LiPo should not be considered, leaving you with a charged 6V NiMh pack as being the most ideal. Don’t know if it has a Hitec spline.

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Thanks! Does anyone know about the horns?

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Also do I need the 1600 or the 2800mAh

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According to one review on Hobby King, the servo uses Futaba servo horns which I think means 25 teeth.
Standard Hitec splines are 24 tooth with standard Futaba splines 25 tooth.
So no.

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always the 2800mAh where possible but either depending on how much current drain you require.