hi , it’s there a possibility that i can modify the 805 gear drive to fit a hs 785hb , another quesion? does anyone knows if the spg785 gear drive pan system utilizes a potentiometer , because the diagram in the webpage does not mention it or displays it as a component of the system
so what is the procedure i have to follow for an exchange , because when i made the purchase the item was on stock , spg785 , now it appears out of stock , it is possible that it can be exchange for ServoCity SPG785A-4.5 Servo Gearbox 4:1 Kit (No Servo) Product code : RB-Sct-139 and charge me the diferrence , i will apprecciate your help because i’m building a college thesis project and don’t have much time to build it , and this will significally delay my constuction process
Hi mx5pr,
Welcome to the RobotShop Forum. The SPG800 series are dimensioned to fit the Hitec HS-805 servo, and it’s not worth trying to modify it for another servo. We can certainly authorize an RMA and exchange the gearbox, and apologize for any inconvenience. The SPG785A series does not include a potentiometer (standard) since the Hitec 785HB can rotate 3.5 turns. However, we can special order units which include an external potentiometer for 180, 360 and continuous rotation.
Hope this helps,
That is certainly allowed. The main difference between the version you ordered versus the replacement is that the replacement is made from a solid peice of metal, whereas the one you ordered required assembly and was made out of thick plastic. When you submit the RMA request, specify which product code you would like to exchange it for. If the new product costs more than the one you ordered, there my be additional charges.
For more information about RobotShop’s return policy, visit the RobotShop Returns Page.
Hope this helps,