BOE-bot servos and batteries
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I have recently received a BOE-bot and I really enjoy working with
it. However, the supplied battery pack for 4 AA batteries just
doesn't last very long. I replaced the 4 AA system with a 7.2V 2Ah
battery pack from Radio Shack (used in R/C toys) and added a SPDT
miniature switch to toggle the battery pack between powering the bot
or enabling the charging circuit. The new pack is a little heavier
than the 4 AA pack and I don't think weight is much of an issue.
However, my understanding is that most standard servos are designed
for 6 volt use and I'm a bit concerned about damaging the servo's
electronics. I have thought about inserting one or two diodes to
bring the voltage closer to 6.
I would appreciate any thoughts or comments from others more
knowlegeable about hobby servos.
Thanks,
Hal
it. However, the supplied battery pack for 4 AA batteries just
doesn't last very long. I replaced the 4 AA system with a 7.2V 2Ah
battery pack from Radio Shack (used in R/C toys) and added a SPDT
miniature switch to toggle the battery pack between powering the bot
or enabling the charging circuit. The new pack is a little heavier
than the 4 AA pack and I don't think weight is much of an issue.
However, my understanding is that most standard servos are designed
for 6 volt use and I'm a bit concerned about damaging the servo's
electronics. I have thought about inserting one or two diodes to
bring the voltage closer to 6.
I would appreciate any thoughts or comments from others more
knowlegeable about hobby servos.
Thanks,
Hal