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Re: Shifting with servos

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Originally Posted by Willyspu View Post
Hmm, I guess 830mAx6v=4.98watts won't fly. Thanks!
Power = Voltage * Amps is one way to calculate power, but it is NOT the way the servo industry calculates it, and it is not the way FIRST calculates it. Please look at Eric's post that explains what the industry standard formula is. That servo is much much higher than 4.98 watts.