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SX117 Micro Metal Gear / Case Servo
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SX117 Micro Metal Gear / Case Servo is a Spektrum product intended for surface RC vehicles, crawlers, bashers and race setups that need dependable Spektrum control electronics. This page presents the practical buying information a customer needs before ordering: fit, SKU, image, category, specifications and usage advantages.
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Key Advantages
- Organized under the Spektrum servo range.
- Intended for surface RC vehicles, crawlers, bashers and race setups that need dependable Spektrum control electronics.
- Check model fit, connector type, voltage range and Spektrum protocol compatibility before ordering.
- Includes local product imagery and structured specifications for easier comparison inside RC-MODEL.
Core Specifications
- Manufacturer: Spektrum
- Brand: Spektrum
- Product Code: SPMSSX117
- Product Family: Spektrum servo range
- Application: Surface
- Compatibility Focus: Check model fit, connector type, voltage range and Spektrum protocol compatibility before ordering.
- Spektrum Category: Radios / Surface / Servos
- Gear Type: Metal
- Connector Type: Servo
- Maximum Servo Speed: 0.09 @ 4.8v, 0.07 @ 6.0v, 0.05 @ 8.4v
- Maximum Servo Torque: 55oz @ 8.4v
- Product Height: 1.06" (27 mm)
- Product Length: 0.9" (23 mm)
- Product Weight: 0.7 oz
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| Technical Specifications | |
| Manufacturer | Spektrum |
| Brand | Spektrum |
| Product Code | SPMSSX117 |
| Spektrum Category | Radios / Surface / Servos |
| Connector Type | Servo |
| Product Family | Spektrum servo range |
| Application | Surface |
| Compatibility Focus | Check model fit, connector type, voltage range and Spektrum protocol compatibility before ordering. |
| Product Height | 1.06" (27 mm) |
| Product Length | 0.9" (23 mm) |
| Product Weight | 0.7 oz |
| Product Width | 0.49" (12 mm) |
| Programmable | No |
| Gear Type | Metal |
| Servo Operating Voltage | 4.8 - 8.4V (HV) |
| Servo Size Category | Mini |
| Spline Count | 20 - Tooth |
| Torque | 30oz @ 4.8v, 41oz @ 6.0v, 55oz @ 8.4v |
| Maximum Servo Speed | 0.09 @ 4.8v, 0.07 @ 6.0v, 0.05 @ 8.4v |
| Maximum Servo Torque | 55oz @ 8.4v |
Tags: Spektrum, SPMSSX117, Spektrum servo range, Spektrum Catalog, Spektrum Servos, Spektrum Micro Servos, Spektrum Surface Electronics, RC-MODEL