Small Electric Aircraft Micro Metal Gear Servo S3153MG by Futaba — Digital Micro Servo  [S3153MG]

Futaba S3153MG Digital Micro Metal Gear Servo
Price:
NZD$65.28
Brand:
Futaba
Model:
S3153MG
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Micro metal servo - product summary

The Futaba S3153MG is a tiny digital metal gear servo designed for small electric powered aircraft. It includes necessary mounting hardware and a set of servo horns to match common linkage setups, and is covered by a one year warranty.

Fitting involves seating the servo in the model's designated bay, securing it using the supplied screws, attaching your chosen horn and linkage, and plugging the J-connector into a suitable receiver channel. Use transmitter subtrim and endpoint programming to set accurate neutral and travel after fitting.

Selection advice: metal gears provide improved wear resistance for light control surfaces on electric types; this servo is not intended for gasoline-powered airframes, large gliders, or applications requiring high torque.

Packing includes

  • Futaba S3153MG digital micro metal gear servo with J-connector
  • 0.79" (20mm) diameter four point servo horn
  • 0.79" (20mm) diameter round horn
  • 1.6" (40mm) diameter four point servo horn
  • Servo mounting hardware
  • Instruction and warranty sheets

Specifications

  • Item: Futaba S3153MG Digital Micro Metal Gear Servo
  • Model Number: S3153MG
  • Compatibility: Small electric powered aircraft models
  • Torque: 19 oz-in @ 4.8V, 24 oz-in @ 6V
  • Speed: 0.13 sec/60° @ 4.8V, 0.11 sec/60° @ 6V
  • Size: 0.9 x 0.4 x 0.8" (22 x 11 x 20 mm)
  • Weight: 0.38 oz (9.6 g)
  • Lead Length: 6.7" (170 mm)
  • Warranty: One year

Compatibility

Intended for micro and small electric models needing compact servos with metal gear longevity; avoid use where high torque loads are present, such as gasoline-powered craft or very large sailplanes.

The S3153MG is a compact digital metal gear servo suited to small electric aircraft control surfaces; ensure secure mounting and precise transmitter trimming for dependable neutral and travel performance.

The kit includes the Futaba S3153MG with a J-connector, three horn options (20mm four point, 20mm round, 40mm four point), mounting screws, and printed instructions and warranty information.
The metal gears increase resistance to wear compared with plastic gears and are suitable for repeated light control surface actuation on electric models, though they are not rated for very high torque tasks.
After mounting and linking, centre the surface with transmitter subtrim, then program endpoints to limit travel. Finally, run the servo through its range to confirm smooth operation.
Avoid installing the S3153MG in gasoline-powered models or very large gliders where torque demands exceed the servo's ratings. It is optimised for small electric airframes.
The servo dimensions are 22 x 11 x 20 mm, weight is 9.6 g, and the cable lead is around 170 mm to ease routing within compact fuselages.

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