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Battery for a servo

ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
edited 2002-12-07 04:37 in General Discussion
im using a servo running on a 5v supply.When i tried switching from the power
supply to a 6v Lithium battery . The charge drawn is huge and drains the battery
and it lasts only for one move. Please suggest any other way.. Has anyone else
faced a similar problem?..Please explain how u tackled it


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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2002-12-07 04:37
    Hi,

    I'm guessing you are using one of those camera batteries? They are
    definitely NOT for servo motors. Try using a 4.8v or 6v NiCd or NiMh
    battery pack. They have much higher capacities. You can get these from
    hobby stores and various online retailers including http://www.digikey.com/

    Mike

    At 07:19 PM 06/12/2002 -0800, you wrote:

    >im using a servo running on a 5v supply.When i tried switching from the
    >power supply to a 6v Lithium battery . The charge drawn is huge and drains
    >the battery and it lasts only for one move. Please suggest any other way..
    >Has anyone else faced a similar problem?..Please explain how u tackled it


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