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Average Power Draw

bwilliamsbwilliams Posts: 14
edited 2014-06-24 01:16 in Propeller 1
Hi all,

Does anyone have any measurements of power draw in Watts from an Activity Board running dual HB-25 controllers?

I need the max and the average if possible.

Many thanks,

Brennon

Comments

  • TubularTubular Posts: 4,703
    edited 2014-06-23 14:08
    Do you mean the power draw including motors the HB25's are controlling? Or just the (unloaded) electronics and drivers?

    The HB-25's can take a heap of current if they're driving big motors, and even more when those motors stall.
  • LoopyBytelooseLoopyByteloose Posts: 12,537
    edited 2014-06-24 01:16
    There are so many possible ways to build this that the only real answer is to build and bench test. I suggest you familiarize yourself with how to use the ammeter on your multimeter.

    Aside from the Propeller's actual load....
    The HB25 is power consumption dependent on the size and use of the actual motor.
    The voltage regulators on the Propeller board do draw some quiescent current when everything else is not in use.
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