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Re: Trouble getting servo to work

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Originally Posted by BitTwiddler View Post
Just for reference the roboRio spec for the 6VDC power is rated at 2.2 Amp total.
Again, note that the 500mA spec is for no-load operation. This is just to produce enough torque to overcome the internal friction. If there is a load resisting the servo's attempted travel, the current use for each servo could easily be several amps.
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