Thread: Servo Controller Power Issues....
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Unread 08-04-2007, 11:46
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Re: Servo Controller Power Issues....
Well it shouldn't thinking the servo move when itididn't because the micro onboard doesn't get feedback from the servo. As for power issues I am using one servo and it isn't driving anything. I measured the voltage when it was trying to turn the servo and it was still +5 volts. I even tryed to connect the VEX battery pack and that didn't even work.

Ok right now I just tryed it and I have my vex battery hooked up to control power, and servo power, and common ground. When I send commands it will do one of 2 things:

1.) The servo will move to the default position (127) and it will not move no what position command I set it.

2.) The servo will "jump' to some position, but the controller will read a position error. And if I do get the servo to hold a position if I put a tiny amount of stress on the horn it will indicate a position error.

-John
Last edited by John Gutmann : 08-04-2007 at 12:07.