Hitec servo programming.

[Devin]

Does anyone have any experience using the Hitec DCP-11 servo programmer to program a D series Hitec servo? I haven’t installed the software on my computer yet and was wondering if there is anything I should know in advance? I read that at one point people were having issues getting the correct drivers on their PC’s to run the programmer.
My servo is a D951TW by the way

 

[SrC]

Just curious what exactly you want to program it to do?

 

[Diem Turner]

I've programmed my Futaba CB500, but I'm not sure that helps. To echo @SrC, what is your aim? What would also be helpful, what parameters are available to be programmed?

 

[SrC]

I know that PWM, Endpoints, Speed and other parameters are usually adjustable with Programmable Servo's.
These are often used for mission critical Track rigs or Air Helis and Planes, where tuning them precisely matters. For Bashers, not that important.
But Programable servos do add another novelty of tuning them. FWIW.
Something to play with and learn more about servos?
They do cost more. So one may have to justify the expense for its specific application. Been there also with an old Futaba.

 

[Devin]

Here’s a picture of what can be adjusted. I’m just going to install the software and go from there I guess. It has a soft start feature that you can turn on and off which I’m pretty sure I need to turn off and I would also like to see what speed it set on because that’s adjustable too. I’ve never had a programmable servo before this is a first for me

 

[Diem Turner]

Here’s a picture of what can be adjusted. I’m just going to install the software and go from there I guess. It has a soft start feature that you can turn on and off which I’m pretty sure I need to turn off and I would also like to see what speed it set on because that’s adjustable too. I’ve never had a programmable servo before this is a first for me

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A lot will depend on your use case (obviously). Soft start is actually quite a useful function as it can really help tame twitchiness or, conversely, speed up response (which I suspect can be beneficial for drifters). I think a lot of the functions are really helpful for dialing in competitive on-road race cars. As @SrC said, for bashers probably not so much. Just play around with it and see what works best for you. I don't think you can break anything with the available settings so have fun