Overview
The Hitec MD485HW was developed for the industrial market where precision is paramount — and it has become a favorite among no-prep drag racers for the exact same reason. It's the only servo in its class to use a magnetic positioning sensor in place of a traditional potentiometer, eliminating wear and delivering dramatically better centering accuracy pass after pass.
Combined with Hitec's 32-bit D-Series circuit (4096-step resolution) and zero-backlash Karbonite gears, the MD485HW centers perfectly and tracks straight down the strip every run. Extensively tested by Team Hitec drivers and proven on the lanes — when consistency wins races, this servo delivers.
Key Features
- High-resolution 32-bit programmable digital circuit (4096 steps)
- Magnetic encoder position sensor — no potentiometer wear
- Zero-backlash Karbonite gears
- PWM or TTL protocol capability
- Heavy-duty, long-life motor
- IP65-rated case for wet/dusty staging
Performance Benefits
- Perfect centering pass after pass — no potentiometer drift
- IP65 case handles wet and dusty staging conditions
- Zero backlash for consistent, repeatable tracking
- Fully programmable with the Hitec DPC-11
Usage Notes
Best Used With RC Scale(s): The MD485HW is universally sized to fit most 1/10 scale chassis and is particularly popular in no-prep drag racing. It also excels in any 1/10 scale touring car or industrial RC application where straight tracking and repeatable precision determine success.
- No-prep drag racing
- Precision industrial RC applications
- 1/10 scale touring cars requiring consistent centering
- Any application where repeatable precision is critical
Technical Specs
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Type: 32-Bit Programmable Digital Servo (4096 steps)
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Position Sensor: Magnetic encoder (no potentiometer)
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Operating Voltage: 4.8V - 7.4V
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Speed: 0.15 sec/60° @ 7.4V
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Torque: 103 oz @ 7.4V
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Gear Train: Karbonite, zero backlash
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Protocol: PWM or TTL
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Case Rating: IP65
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Dimensions: 1.57 x 0.78 x 1.50 in
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Weight: 45 g
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Part Number: 40485S
What's Included
- (1) Hitec MD485HW 32-Bit Digital Servo
- Servo horns and mounting hardware
Summary
The Hitec MD485HW is the precision servo of choice for no-prep drag racers and any RC application where repeatable centering wins. With a magnetic encoder, 32-bit programmable circuit, zero-backlash Karbonite gears, and an IP65 case, it's an industrial-grade servo built to deliver the same line, every pass.
