Injora N30 PRO Servo for The SCX30 (Review)

The SCX30 is slowly but surely becoming a builder's dream, and Injora has a new steering servo out that claims to offer a higher-performance alternative to the original N3o.

I've used Injora's standard N30 in two of my SCX30 builds so far, and have been happy with the performance increase it offers over stock. It's been solid, and affordable, so naturally its been my go-to servo when working with the SCX30.

Injora reached out to me fairly recently and asked if I wanted to review their new N30 Pro servo. The timing couldn't have been more perfect because I was already working on a new SCX30 buggy build and was just about to order another N30.

Here's a link to the buggy build where you can see the servo in action, but for this article I want to keep things focused on the servo itself.

The new servo looks similar to the original N30, except it says "Pro" on top and you can see a little more of the silver motor can protruding from the side. Like the original, the servo features an aluminum case, metal gears, and includes a nice aluminum servo horn with two mounting positions for your steering link.

Quick Note: Be sure to use threadlock when screwing the horn into the servo, and the steering link into the horn!

Injora told me that the servo is a higher-powered option intended for heavier builds and for drivers looking for maximum steering performance. Coincidentally, I installed this servo on my lightest build so far, but I still wanted the best performance possible, so it seemed like a good fit. Plus, if I decide to add weight later, I'll already be covered.

In side-by-side comparisons, the N30 Pro is visibly faster. When holding one of the front wheels and steering back and forth, the N30 Pro-equipped truck fought considerably harder than the standard N30. It's not the most scientific test in the world, but it worked well enough for a YouTube demonstration.

In actual use, the difference was still noticeable, although slightly less dramatic on my indoor course. Since the course is 3D printed, there aren't as many opportunities for the tires to get bound up compared to a good old-fashioned rock pile. Where I did notice the improvement was when using the steering to help pull the truck up onto ledges. The steering feels firmer and more precise, exactly what I'd expect from a higher-powered upgrade servo.

Overall, I think the N30 Pro is an excellent upgrade over the stock servo and a worthwhile step up for anyone who finds the standard N30 isn't quite meeting their needs.

The price difference isn't bad either, and that's what has made the N30 Pro my new go-to servo for SCX30 builds. The original Injora N30 typically costs around $33.99, while the new N30 Pro comes in at $38.99. For only five dollars more, I'll be choosing the Pro from here on out.

Here's a link if you're interested in picking one of these up for your 30 build!